She may be a
big fan of showing off her body, but Kim Kardashian toned it down for a
change at the BET Honors in Washington DC on Saturday.
The
reality star, who recently posed nude for Paper magazine in a bid to
'break the internet', kept her curves under wraps in a demure gown.
She
was there to support husband Kanye West as he was bestowed with the
Visionary Award - formerly awarded to late greats Maya Angelou and
Whitney Houston.
Demure duo: Kim Kardashian and husband
Kanye West coordinated in black ensembles at the BET Honors inside
the Warner Theatre in Washington DC on Saturday
And
perhaps the Yeezus rapper chose both his and wife Kim's outfits as the
married couple were coordinated in all black Balmain ensembles for his
big night.
Kim,
who was perhaps letting her husband take the spotlight for a change,
wore a textured floor-length gown with long sleeves and a high neck.
The
only flesh on show coming in the form of cut-out sections on the sides,
and the 34-year-old's waist trainer appeared to be doing its trick as
her narrow torso was cinched in.
All covered up: The 33-year-old reality star was dressed in a textured floor-length gown with long sleeves and a high neck
His and hers: Perhaps the 37-year-old
rapper chose both his and wife Kim's outfits as the married couple were
coordinated in all black ensembles for his big night
Couldn't resist showing just a little: The only flesh on show coming in the form of cut-out sections on the sides
She parted her long raven coloured tresses down the middle and completely pin straight.
Meanwhile,
21-time Grammy Award winner Kanye was a sharp dressed man donning a
black silk lapel jacket with buttoned down dress shirt and fitted
trousers.
The 37-year-old completed his sleek look with matching dress shoes as he sported his signature straight face.
Sleek style: The mother-of-one parted her long raven coloured tresses down the middle and completely pin straight
Seeing the results: Her waist trainer appeared to be doing its trick as her narrow torso was cinched in
His big night: The supportive spouse accompanied Kanye as he was bestowed with the Visionary Award
High fashion: Kim wore a Balmain design perhaps made by her good friend Olivier Rousteing
Kanye
was one of five distinguished African American luminaries celebrated
for their exceptional achievements in the areas of art, music, theater,
technology and business at the gala.
BET
Honors released a statement about Kanye's award writing: 'His dynamic
and prominent voice in hip-hop has earned him recognition as a highly
regarded creative.'
In
addition to the multihyphenate artist receiving the Visionary Award,
eight-time Grammy winner Usher was given the Musical Arts Award for his
two-decade career as a singer/songwriter.
While
Cosby Show actress Phylicia Rashad was awarded the Theatrical Arts
Award for her enduring impact on Broadway and regional theater.
He's smiling! Kanye sported a beaming smile on his face while giving his acceptance speech
His moment: He was a sharp dressed man donning a black silk lapel jacket with buttoned down dress shirt and fitted trousers
Award-winning performance: The father-of-one belted his hits with singer Charlie Wilson
Becoming a legend: The married couple
posed for a group photo next to BET President Debra L. Lee, Philippe
Dauman, and Deborah Dauman
Nice to meet you! The 21-time Grammy Award winner shook hands with Johnneta Betsch Cole, who received the Education Award
Keep in touch? After her hubby shook hands with Cole, it was Kim's turn
VIPs of the night: Kimye sat in the front row to watch the program
Packed with entertainment: The parents
of North West watched performances by Trey Songz, Patti LaBelle, Mary J
Blige and K Michelle
Host with the most: Kim and Kanye snapped a photo op with the night's host Wayne Brady
What Kim does best! The couple took a selfie with Brady
Johnneta
Betsch Cole, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum
Of African Art and former president of Spelman College, received the
Education Award.
And former Microsoft Chairman John W. Thompson received the Technology and Business Award.
Performers included Trey Songz, Patti LaBelle, Mary J Blige and K Michelle.
The BET Honors, hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, was taped on Saturday and will broadcast on the network on February 23.
In the spotlight: John W Thompson spoke onstage after receiving his BET Honor
One of five honorees: Cosby Show
actress Phylicia Rashad was awarded the Theatrical Arts Award for her
enduring impact on Broadway and regional theater
Elegant: The 66-year-old Broadway star looked chic in a blue dress and cover up adorned with gold jewels
Another awardee: Usher was given the Musical Arts Award for his two-decade career as a singer/songwriter
Yeah man! The father-of-two couldn't help but smile while talking to the star-studded audience
Some of the notable attendees included Grammy award winning recording artist Ne-Yo and Black-ish actor Anthony Anderson.
Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam came out to support her on-screen Cosby Show mom Phylicia.
Sharp dressed: Ne-Yo looked dapper in a grey suit and trousers
Showing support for on-screen mom: Cosby Show star Keshia Knight Pulliam stood out in a bright orange bodycon dress
Following Kanye? Black-ish star Anthony Anderson was also in attendance wearing all black
