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Barry Jenkins and co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney hit the stage to accept their award at the 2017 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The Moonlight writers won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for their work on the film. Barry, who directed the indie hit, adapted the script for Tarell‘s play.

“All you people who feel like there’s no mirror for you… we have your back… for the next 4 years we won’t forget you,” Barry said during the speech.

“This goes out to all those black and brown boys, girls and non-gender conforming who don’t see themselves… this is for you,” Tarell added.

Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris hit the red carpet at the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (January 29) in Los Angeles.

Both actor were nominated individually for their work in the movie Moonlight and the full ensemble is up for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Mahershala pulled off a win in the category for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. During his acceptance speech, he opened up being a Muslim and converting many years ago. Watch the full speech below!

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Also in attendance at the show were Moonlight‘s director Barry Jenkins and young actors Alex Hibbert and Jaden Piner.

FYI: Mahershala is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna and Monique Péan cufflinks. Naomie is wearing a Lanvin jumpsuit, Christian Louboutin shoes, Tiffany & Co. jewelry, and a Tyler Alexandra clutch. Barry is wearing Dior Homme.

Moonlight won the top prize at last night’s 2017 Golden Globe Awards!

The film took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, beating out Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Lion, and Manchester By the Sea, and stars Janelle Monae and Naomie Harris could not be more proud.

“All love and all pride in this house” CONGRATULATIONS to my entire #MOONLIGHT family on receiving last night’s best picture @ the #GoldenGlobes 🙏🏿,” Janelle, 31, captioned with her Instagram post, featuring the whole cast.

Both Janelle and Naomie switched up their red carpet looks to attend InStyle & Warner Bros. Party held following the 2017 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Also in attendance at the party was xXx: Return of Xander Cage star Deepika Padukone, Constance Wu, Billy Brown, Amaury Nolasco, Ben Robson, Alan Tudyk and his wife Charissa Barton.

FYI: Janelle is wearing an Edition by Georges Chakra strapless jumpsuit. Naomie is wearing a Armani Prive gown paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Deepika is wearing a Ralph Lauren Collection gown and David Webb earrings. Constance is wearing a Marchesa gown, Brian Atwood shoes, Tyler Ellis clutch and jewelry by Irit Designs.

Moonlight won the top prize of the night at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards!

The film took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, beating out Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Lion, and Manchester By the Sea.

Representing the film were nominated actors Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali, as well as stars Janelle Monae, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders. See photos of them all in the gallery!

FYI: Naomie is wearing an Armani Couture dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and bag, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Mahershala is wearing a Dior Homme tuxedo, shirt, studs, and tie with Christian Louboutin shoes, Monique Péan shirt studs, and a Montblanc cuff links. Janelle is wearing an Armani Prive gown, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Forevermark diamonds. Ashton is wearing head-to-toe Saint Laurent with an ASOS reclaimed vintage biker jacket on top.

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The cast of Moonlight poses together in the press room after being awarded the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Performance at the 2016 Gotham Independent Film Awards!

Naomie Harris, Janelle Monae, Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Andre Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Jaden Piner, and Alex Hibbert were in attendance to accept the award on Monday night (November 28) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Moonlight was the big winner of the night, taking home a total of four awards including Best Feature and the Audience Award!

Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney were also award the Best Screenplay prize.

FYI: Janelle is wearing a Christian Siriano look with Brian Atwood heels. Ashton is wearing a Louis Vuitton suit.

20+ pictures inside of the cast of Moonlight at the event… More Here! »