Critics’ Choice Awards Honors the Best in Hollywood

The American-Canadian Critics Choice Association hosted the Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar, located at Santa Monica Airport in Los Angeles. The event saw actress-comedian Chelsea Handler returning as the host.

Handler’s opening monologue was filled with jokes as she poked fun at the studio executives who had to endure six consecutive months of vacation due to the strike. The ceremony paid homage to various films and TV shows, including nods to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for their work on Barbie and Oprah Winfrey for her role in The Color Purple. Handler’s jokes, unlike last week’s Golden Globes, were well-received by the audience.

The big winners of the night included Succession, Beef, and The Bear. Succession, a celebrated series about power struggles among the super-rich, took home multiple awards. Meanwhile, Beef, the thought-provoking drama, received recognition in several categories. The Bear, a comedy series that features Jeremy Allen White as a chef striving to transform a Chicago sandwich shop, also earned accolades.

Other notable winners included Maria Bello for her outstanding performance in Beef and Jonathan Bailey for his role in Fellow Travelers. Elizabeth Debicki was recognized for her exceptional acting in The Crown, while Billy Crudup received an award for his work in The Morning Show. Meryl Streep was honored for her supporting role in Only Murders in the Building, although she was not in attendance.

This year’s Critics’ Choice Awards showcased the diversity and excellence in Hollywood’s film and television industry. With comedies, dramas, limited series, and animated features, the event acknowledged the best performances and productions. It celebrated the achievements of industry professionals and their contributions to the entertainment world.