The Wayans household is being honored in a really particular manner!
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the proficient household attended the 56th NAACP Picture Award the place they had been inducted into the NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame.
Talking to PEOPLE on the ceremony, Damon, 64, mentioned of receiving the respect, “I believe my mother and father can be very, very completely satisfied for us. And so they know that with out them, there’d be no us and they might actually take all of the credit score.”
Damon was joined on the ceremony by his son Damon Wayans Jr. and members of the family, Kim Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Craig Wayans, Chaunte Wayans, and Damien Wayans as they acquired their joint honor as NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame inductees.
Exterior of working collectively, Damon shared with PEOPLE that he’s blessed to have his household’s steady love and help for one another.
“Past working collectively, it is the neighborhood that we now have, whenever you’re going by means of one thing, you might have a squad that is going by means of the identical issues, and as I overcome these issues,” he mentioned.
“Like, whenever you journey and able to soar off a constructing, you understand, it is like, ‘Come right here, come again right here. It isn’t that critical.’ So, I believe that that has been the best asset I’ve had in my life, is having household within the enterprise, that the enterprise that does not let me, you understand, journey.”
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An announcement about the honor on Instagram learn, “For generations, the Wayans have been THAT FAMILY — good, fearless, and unapologetically Black! They didn’t simply make us chortle; they shook the trade, redefined comedy, and paved the best way for therefore many to observe.”
“In Dwelling Shade, Main Payne, My Wife & Kids, Scary Film, White Chicks, Poppa’s Home … Nobody does it just like the Wayans!” the caption added. “It’s time to present flowers to a household of trailblazers who’ve left an simple mark on the tradition and the world! 💐👏🏾”
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The Wayans household be a part of different previous NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame inductees together with Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Surprise, Aretha Franklin and Spike Lee.
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Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, mentioned in a press release, “For many years, the Wayans household has been on the forefront of comedy, breaking obstacles and opening doorways for waves of entertainers.”
“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,” he added. “Recognizing their achievements with this induction is a celebration of a multi-generational legacy that continues to advance and uplift communities.”
Johnson concluded, “The Wayans household has set a normal of excellence, and their affect resonates far past the stage and display screen.”
