Wayans Family to Be Honored at NAACP Image Awards

Legendary comedy family joins esteemed Hall of Fame inductees

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Posted Feb 14, 2025 4:15 AM CST

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Wayans Family to Be Honored at NAACP Image Awards — This combination of photos show members of the Wayans family, top row from left, Damon Sr., Damon Jr., Kim, Keenan Ivory, Marlon and Shawn. (AP Photo)

The Wayans family will be celebrated at the upcoming 56th NAACP Image Awards as they receive an induction into the Hall of Fame. Their contributions to Hollywood entertainment through film, TV, and comedy demonstrate a lasting legacy. The induction will take place at the awards ceremony on February 22, broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Members to be inducted include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Damon Wayans Jr. Keenen Ivory Wayans created In Living Color in 1990. Damon Wayans starred in Major Payne in 1995. Keenen directed Scary Movie, written by Marlon and Shawn Wayans. Marlon and Shawn also wrote and starred in White Chicks in 2004.

Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr. currently both star in CBS's Poppa's House, which is nominated for an NAACP Award. Damon Wayans Jr. has starred in Happy Endings and New Girl. Kim Wayans was praised for her role in Pariah in 2011. Marlon Wayans' guest appearance on Bel-Air is up for an award too. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)