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LITTLE ROCK — Kerry Washington was a triple threat at the NAACP Image Awards. The star of ABC’s Scandal picked up three trophies at the 44th annual ceremony: outstanding actress in a drama series for Scandal, supporting actress in a motion picture for Django Unchained, and the President’s Award, which is given in recognition of special achievement and exceptional public service. “This award does not belong to me,” said Washington, who plays a slave separated from her husband in Django Unchained, as she picked up her first trophy of the evening for her role in the Quentin Tarantino film. “It belongs to our ancestors. We shot this film on a slave plantation, and they were with us along every step of the way.” Washington, who plays crisis-management consultant Olivia Pope on Scandal, serves on President Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. A few winners weren’t present at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, including Denzel Washington for outstanding actor in a motion picture for Flight,Viola Davis for outstanding actress in a motion picture for Won’t Back Down, and Omar Epps for supporting actor in a drama series for Fox’s House. Red Tails, the drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, was honored as outstanding motion picture.

British actor Jude Law says he may take part in a time honored American tradition: Super Bowl Sunday. “I follow most sports, so of course I’m aware of it, and I’ll probably watch it, but I live in London, and so I don’t follow it that closely. It’s more than just a game here, though, right? It’s like have a party. Have a dip. Drink some beer,” said Law. When asked about tailgate parties, Law admitted he had no clue what “tailgating” meant. “Really? OK. I believe you. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m not even gonna say,” he said, laughing. His Side Effects co-star Channing Tatum said he would teach Law about American football traditions. The actors joined their cast mates, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Rooney Mara, at the New York premiere of Side Effects on Thursday.