Kerry Washington & Anika Noni Rose: NAACP Image Awards!

Kerry Washington and Anika Noni Rose hit the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Friday (March 4).

Kerry, 34, wore Zac Posen and presented an award at the ceremony, while Anika, 38, wore Ina Soltani and was nominated for her work in For Colored Girls.

After the show, Kerry and Anika both headed over Boulevard3 in Hollywood for Tyler Perry‘s First Annual Rise Above It Celebration.

Surprise guest Mary J. Blige treated the crowd, which also included Forest Whitaker and Samuel L. Jackson, to a performance!

FYI: Anika accessorized with a Martin Katz ring, Open Hearts by Jane Seymour earrings, and a Swarovski clutch and bracelet. Kerry finished her look with Stephen Webster jewelry, a lia sophia Glitterati bangle in silver, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Sergio Rossi shoes.