The Wayans household shall be inducted into the esteemed NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame in the course of the 56th NAACP Picture Awards on February 22.
The Corridor of Fame Award is offered to people or teams who’ve been pioneers of their respective fields and whose affect continues to form their business for generations.
“For many years, the Wayans household has been on the forefront of comedy, breaking boundaries and opening doorways for waves of entertainers,” mentioned Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO.
“Their trailblazing work in tv, movie and stand-up has transcended popular culture and cemented their legacy within the NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame.”
One of the influential households in comedy and leisure, the Wayans dynasty has reworked the panorama of movie, tv and stand-up comedy for many years. Keenen Ivory Wayans created the groundbreaking sketch comedy collection In Residing Shade, which premiered in 1990 and starred his sister, producer, director and actor Kim Wayans. Each have gone on to helm different theatrical initiatives.
Damon Wayans Sr. is a comedy icon who has starred in Main Payne and My Spouse and Children, whereas siblings Marlon and Shawn Wayans co-created and starred in The Wayans Bros. and the blockbuster movies Scary Film, White Chicks, Little Man and Don’t Be a Menace to South Central Whereas Consuming Your Juice within the Hood.
The legacy continued with Dance Flick, a household hit directed by Damien Dante Wayans, the son of sibling Elvira Wayans Jr., with Keenen, Shawn, Marlon, Craig and Damien as writers and producers. Damon Wayans Jr., the son of Damon Wayans Sr., has had stand-out roles in Shrinking, Comfortable Endings, New Lady and Let’s Be Cops.
Damon Sr. and Jr. are presently starring within the hit CBS collection Poppa’s Home, taking part in father and son on display. The present is really a household affair, as a number of members of the family work behind the scenes, and several other siblings have made cameos.
As well as, Damon Sr. and Jr. have made historical past as the primary father-son duo nominated for his or her performances in Poppa’s Home, with Damon Sr. up for Excellent Actor in a Comedy Collection and Damon Jr. for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Comedy Collection.
Keenen, Marlon and Shawn Wayans are reviving one among their most profitable franchises with a Scary Film reboot. The movie will hit theaters in 2026.
“The Wayans household revolutionized comedy by mixing cultural commentary and fearless humor. From In Residing Shade to blockbuster movies, their affect spans generations, breaking boundaries for Black entertainers and redefining mainstream comedy,” mentioned Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming and Music Technique at BET. “Their potential to push boundaries whereas resonating with various audiences has left an simple mark on the business.”
The 56th NAACP Picture Awards will air reside from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, on February 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET and CBS. This 12 months, the published shall be prolonged half-hour to 2.5 hours.
