12 Years a Slave brought home four winds at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
Lupita Nyong'o told the Associated Press, "It's been a historical year in film for all of us in this room, and I'm so proud to be a part of that history. It's such an honor to be recognized for a film that has meant so much to so many people, a film that has inspired discourse long overdue."
Other winners of the evening included Kevin Hart and Kerry Washington. It was Kerry Washington’s fifth image award. She brought home the award for the ABC’s Scandal. On the show, she plays the crisis management consultant Olivia Pope.
Forest Whitaker also took the award for his work in The Butler. Whitaker was honored with the NAACAP Chairman’s Award which recognizes distinguished public service. Whitaker founded the International Institute for Peace and founded the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative.
The Image Awards are presented each year by the Advancement of Colored People. According to Reuters, the awards are considered the top entertainment honors from an African American point of view.