Quinta Brunsonwon big at the2024 NAACP Image Awardsover the weekend. But it was something she lost that was on the top of her mind when she went to claim her trophy.“Thank you guys, I lost both my earrings,” theAbbott Elementarycreator and star said on Saturday, March 16, while accepting her award for outstanding actor in a comedy series onstage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.She went on askthe star-studded crowdfor help. “If anybody sees my earrings,” she said, describing the jewelry. “Just little dangly things, cost a lot — so if anybody sees them…“Quinta Brunson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagicBrunson, 34, earned laughs with the remark from the audience.Among the crowd were famous faces such asIdris Elba,Usher,Keke Palmer,Kerry Washington,Sterling K. Brown,Leslie Jones,Octavia Spencer,Jeffrey Wright,Halle Bailey,Misty Copeland, andVivica A. Fox, as well asColor PurplestarDanielle Brooks,Taraji P. Henson,Fantasia BarrinoandColman Domingo.Queen Latifahhosted the show, withAndra Dayperforming.Quinta Brunson at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyBrunson’s earrings may have gone missing before she ever hit the red carpet, though.The Philadelphia native wasn’t wearing them when she posed for photographers in a architectural white Naeem Khan gown with a deep-V neckline, fitted bodice and long train.She was, however, wearing jewelry in the form of a series of diamond and silver rings on her fingers. Her makeup moment was a standout too, with a high-gloss lips and shimmery shadow. As for her hair, she wore it in a gorgeous, swept-back style.Quinta Brunson at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.John Salangsang/Variety via GettyIn her acceptance speech, Brunson expressed her gratitude to her community of supporters and friends.“Let me just say thank you so much, it’s such an honor,” Brunson said in her speech. “I love coming to this ceremony and getting to see all of my friends and all the people that I don’t get to see on a daily basis while we’re working. I’m just extremely honored, yet again.““I’m very proud of the work I get to do inAbbott.I’m very proud of my cast,” she added. “Thank you to my family. I hope my mom and dad are watching, and all the Black people in my life.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In addition to her acting win,Abbott Elementarywas also named best comedy at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.“We really appreciate it,” Brunson said. “Thank you so much.”
Quinta Brunsonwon big at the2024 NAACP Image Awardsover the weekend. But it was something she lost that was on the top of her mind when she went to claim her trophy.
“Thank you guys, I lost both my earrings,” theAbbott Elementarycreator and star said on Saturday, March 16, while accepting her award for outstanding actor in a comedy series onstage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
She went on askthe star-studded crowdfor help. “If anybody sees my earrings,” she said, describing the jewelry. “Just little dangly things, cost a lot — so if anybody sees them…”
Quinta Brunson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic
Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic
Brunson, 34, earned laughs with the remark from the audience.
Among the crowd were famous faces such asIdris Elba,Usher,Keke Palmer,Kerry Washington,Sterling K. Brown,Leslie Jones,Octavia Spencer,Jeffrey Wright,Halle Bailey,Misty Copeland, andVivica A. Fox, as well asColor PurplestarDanielle Brooks,Taraji P. Henson,Fantasia BarrinoandColman Domingo.
Queen Latifahhosted the show, withAndra Dayperforming.
Quinta Brunson at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
John Salangsang/Variety via Getty
Brunson’s earrings may have gone missing before she ever hit the red carpet, though.
The Philadelphia native wasn’t wearing them when she posed for photographers in a architectural white Naeem Khan gown with a deep-V neckline, fitted bodice and long train.
She was, however, wearing jewelry in the form of a series of diamond and silver rings on her fingers. Her makeup moment was a standout too, with a high-gloss lips and shimmery shadow. As for her hair, she wore it in a gorgeous, swept-back style.
In her acceptance speech, Brunson expressed her gratitude to her community of supporters and friends.
“Let me just say thank you so much, it’s such an honor,” Brunson said in her speech. “I love coming to this ceremony and getting to see all of my friends and all the people that I don’t get to see on a daily basis while we’re working. I’m just extremely honored, yet again.”
“I’m very proud of the work I get to do inAbbott.I’m very proud of my cast,” she added. “Thank you to my family. I hope my mom and dad are watching, and all the Black people in my life.”
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In addition to her acting win,Abbott Elementarywas also named best comedy at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
“We really appreciate it,” Brunson said. “Thank you so much.”
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