Saturday, February 18, 2012

'The Help' wins early at NAACP Image Awards

In this film publicity image released by Disney, Viola Davis is shown in a scene from "The Help." The adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel about black maids speaking out about their white employers during the civil-rights movement led the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards nominations Thursday with eight nods in film categories, including outstanding motion picture against "Jumping the Broom," "Pariah," "The First Grader" and "Tower Heist." (AP Photo/Disney, Dale Robinette)

In this film publicity image released by Disney, Viola Davis is shown in a scene from "The Help." The adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel about black maids speaking out about their white employers during the civil-rights movement led the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards nominations Thursday with eight nods in film categories, including outstanding motion picture against "Jumping the Broom," "Pariah," "The First Grader" and "Tower Heist." (AP Photo/Disney, Dale Robinette)

(AP) ? Octavia Spencer is continuing her sweep of supporting actress accolades, adding an Image Award to her collection of trophies.

"The Help" star was an early winner Friday at the 43rd annual ceremony, where Lenny Kravitz opened the show with a pair of songs.

Other early winners included Mike Epps, who won outstanding supporting actor for "Jumping the Broom," and Tracee Ellis Ross and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who were named outstanding actress and actor in a comedy series.

Actors Anthony Mackie and Sanaa Lathan are hosting the two-hour show at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. A special honor for George Lucas and a tribute to Whitney Houston were planned for later in the ceremony.

Associated Press

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