Come next month, Beyond the Gates will officially celebrate its first anniversary on the air. The series premiered on CBS in February 2025, and the show has another first to add to its history books: it has been nominated at the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards in the category of Outstanding Drama Series.
Among the other nominees in the category are Bel-Air (Peacock), Forever (Netflix), Paradise (Hulu), and Reasonable Doubt (Hulu).
In addition to its Outstanding Drama Series nomination, Beyond the Gates also earned a nod for Outstanding Hair Styling (Television or Film), thanks to Wakala L. Hinkson’s work. Other nominees in this category include All’s Fair, Reasonable Doubt, Sinners, and Bel-Air.
The NAACP Image Awards are presented annually by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. The awards include over 40 categories, all voted on by NAACP members.
Who’s Been Nominated for NAACP Before?
Over the years, daytime dramas like The Young and the Restless, All My Children, General Hospital, and The Bold and the Beautiful have consistently received NAACP Image Award nominations, particularly in the Outstanding Actress/Actor in a Daytime Drama Series category.
Past winners and nominees include Victoria Rowell, who won multiple times for her role as Drucilla Winters on Y&R; Debbi Morgan, who won for Angie Hubbard on All My Children; Renee Jones, who was nominated for Lexie Carver on Days of Our Lives; Tonya Williams, who won for her role on Y&R; Tracey Ross, who won for Eve Russell on Passions; Marissa Ramirez, who was nominated for General Hospital; Renée Elise Goldsberry for One Life to Live; Christel Khalil, nominated for Lily Winters on Y&R.
Beyond tthe Gates leading lady Tamara Tunie (aka Anita Dupree), was nominated during her days on As the World Turns as Jessica, and Karla Mosley (Dani), was nominated for Maya Avant on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Congratulations to Beyond the Gates on this well-deserved nomination! It’s an incredible achievement for a show celebrating just its first year on air, and the recognition highlights the series’ strong performances and storytelling.
Check out the full list of nominees!
The 57th NAACP Image Awards will air live on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Photo Credit: CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Key Takeaways
- Beyond the Gates receives a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series at the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
- Other nominees in the category include Bel-Air, Forever, Paradise, and Reasonable Doubt.
- The NAACP Image Awards honor performances in various entertainment fields, with over 40 categories voted on by members.
- Daytime dramas like The Young and the Restless and General Hospital have a history of being nominated for these awards.
- Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley, both associated with Beyond the Gates, have previous nominations for their roles in other soap operas.
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