It’s Hollywood’s awards season and comedy royalty is getting its crown! The legendary Wayans family is officially being inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. are getting their flowers — and honestly, it’s about time!
From groundbreaking sketch comedy to iconic movie parodies, this family has been shaping Black entertainment for decades.
Just think… without the Wayans, we wouldn’t have In Living Color (heyyyy, J.Lo’s Fly Girl era), Scary Movie, White Chicks, or classics like Don’t Be a Menace. Their comedy was fearless, hilarious, and always had something to say. Whether they were poking fun at Hollywood stereotypes or giving us characters we’ll quote forever, the Wayans have kept us laughing for generations.
And they’re still on a roll doing it BIG! Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr. are keeping the laughs in the family with their hit sitcom, Poppa’s House! This father-son duo proves the Wayans legacy is alive and thriving, with their signature mix of humor, heart, and generational comedy gold.
Now, they’re getting the ultimate honor at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, joining icons like Oprah Winfrey, Sidney Poitier, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry in the Hall of Fame. Talk about legendary status!
This moment is more than an award, it’s a well-deserved thank you to the family that changed the game! Be sure to watch the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Feb 22 at 8:00pm ET/PT on BET and CBS.
