Damon Wayans Jr.
Born | November 18, 1982 |
Hometown | Huntington, Vermont, United States |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Samara Saraiva |
Parents | Damon Wayans |
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- The Television Academy has cemented Sept. 14 as the date for the 2025 Emmys (see the updated calendar), so now is the perfect time to start thinking about who'd make the perfect host. And we've got some ideas. First and foremost, Emmy hosts have to be fun. Likable. Energetic. Great on their feet. And, apparently, …
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Wayans family, Kamala Harris honored at NAACP Image Awards
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The Wayans Family Is Inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame: Our Parents 'Would Be Very, Very Happy’
The 56th NAACP Image Awards aired live via BET and CBS on Saturday, Feb. 22
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Keke Palmer, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar & More Win Big at 2025 NAACP Image Awards: Full List
Kamala Harris, Dave Chappelle and the Wayans Family received honorary awards.
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'Six Triple Eight,' Wayans family win big at NAACP Image Awards
The Kerry Washington-led "The Six Triple Eight," actor Keke Palmer and the entire Wayans family were the big winners at Saturday's 56th annual NAACP Image Awards show held in Pasadena, Calif.
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The Wayans Family Coordinated Looks on the Red Carpet at the NAACP Image Awards 2025
The Wayans family was honored for their contributions to TV, film and comedy.
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NAACP Image Awards: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Wins Outstanding Motion Picture; Keke Palmer Named Entertainer of the Year
“The Six Triple Eight” scored the outstanding motion picture prize at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. The Netflix war drama film — based on the true story of an all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII — won awards earlier this week for ensemble, as well as breakthrough performance and supporting actress for Ebony …
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Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman's prize at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump. “While we have no illusions about what we are up against in this chapter in our American story, this chapter will be written not simply by whoever occupies the oval office nor by the wealthiest among us,” H
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The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame
The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year's NAACP Image Awards. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. will be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame, the organization announced Thursday.
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Wayans family to be inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Kim Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame later this month. The hilariously talented family will join past inductees like New Edition, Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee, Earth Wind and Fire, […]
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