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NAACP Image Awards 2021 fashion: See what Regina King, Issa Rae and other stars wore

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Celebrities showed up virtually and shined in stunning looks for the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards.

Every year, the event is held to honor outstanding performances in film, television, music and literature specifically by people of color.

This year's winners included notables such as Issa Rae for outstanding actress in a comedy series as well the late Chadwick Boseman for outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross showed off a stylish look from Schiaparelli's Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2021 collection designed by the brand's creative director Daniel Roseberry.

Ross' look included a fitted jacket and voluminous trousers in double twill wool, paired with white leather platform boots with golden toes and a golden dove hat. She also wore Ana Khouri jewelry.

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While this year's event looked quite different from past occasions, several celebrities still brought out their best fashion ensembles.

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Scroll ahead to see what everyone from Regina King to Marsai Martin wore for this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Regina King

PHOTO: Actress and director Regina King poses for a portrait ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Actress and director Regina King poses for a portrait ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.

The "One Night in Miami" star shined bright in a bronze-toned custom Oscar de la Renta dress.

Issa Rae

PHOTO: Issa Rae gets poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Issa Rae gets poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Rae flourished as she posed in a beautiful Prada gown accompanied by Forevermark jewels.

Marsai Martin

PHOTO: Marsai Martin poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Marsai Martin poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.

The "Black-ish" star wore a feathery fashion-forward black Christian Siriano dress, bright bold red lipstick and Forevermark jewelry.

Anthony Anderson

PHOTO: Anthony Anderson poses for photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Burbank, Calif.
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Anthony Anderson poses for photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Burbank, Calif.

Posed by lovely flowers, Anderson was photographed wearing a great cream-toned jacket, black pants and a bowtie.

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Jurnee Smollett

PHOTO: Jurnee Smollett poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Jurnee Smollett poses for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles

Smollett wore an alluring black and green look by Alexandre Vauthier paired with pretty pink sandals and Cathy Waterman as well as John Hardy jewels.

Novi Brown

PHOTO: Actress Novi Brown poses in a digitally retouched photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 15, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Actress Novi Brown poses in a digitally retouched photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, March 15, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Brown wore a statement-making pink gown from The Ivy Showroom along with a gorgeous updo styled by Fesa Nu.

Brandee Evans and Nicco Annan

PHOTO: Brandee Evans and Nicco Annan pose for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Brandee Evans and Nicco Annan pose for a photo ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.

The "P-Valley" stars were seen wearing incredible showstopping looks. Evans wore a custom ballgown by Albert Montris along with an outstanding braided look created by Sasha Mari.

Annan went with a stylish custom suit by Kamsi TCharles.