Denzel Washington, Janet Jackson Win NAACP Prizes | Denzel Washington, Janet Jackson No debate: ’s film The Great Debaters won hands down Thursday at the 39th annual NAACP Image Awards.

The period drama about a debating squad that takes on Harvard was named best film of 2007, and Washington also was honored as best actor. His costar Jurnee Smollett was cited as best actress.

“I’m happy for everybody up here,” Washington, who directed the film, said while accepting the award at Los Angeles’s Shrine Auditorium. “I’m very grateful for this one, but in particular, just happy that some of these young people are recognized for their work.”

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Chandra Wilson Honored

In television categories, Grey’s Anatomy was named outstanding drama series, and its star Chandra Wilson picked up a trophy for outstanding actress in a drama series. Costar was on hand to support Wilson at the ceremony.

And Ugly Betty’s stars and Vanessa L. Williams won outstanding actress and supporting actress in a comedy series, respectively.

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