Critics Choice Awards 2026 winners: Timothee Chalamet declares love for Kylie Jenner as he BEATS Leonardo DiCaprio but One Battle After Another earns top prize

Critics Choice Awards 2026 winners: Timothee Chalamet declares love for Kylie Jenner as he BEATS Leonardo DiCaprio but One Battle After Another earns top prize
By: dailymail Posted On: January 05, 2026 View: 87

Timothee Chalamet had his crowning moment as he earned Best Actor at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards and publicly declared his love for girlfriend Kylie Jenner, but it was One Battle After Another which took home the top prize of the night.

The 30-year-old actor was emotional as he beat living legend Leonardo DiCaprio while being recognized for his work in ping-pong drama Marty Supreme at the gala held in Santa Monica, California on Sunday.

However, it was DiCaprio's film One Battle After Another which earned Best Picture on a night that Jessie Buckley upset a star-studded field in the Best Actress category for her work in Hamnet.

On the television side, it was HBO drama The Pitt which took home the coveted Best Drama Series Award with leading man Noah Wyle being recognized for his work in the Best Actor in a Drama Series category.

Meanwhile, during Chalamet's acceptance speech, he publicly recognized his 28-year-old mogul girlfriend Jenner as he said: 'Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation.

'I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.'

Timothee Chalamet had his crowning moment as he earned Best Actor at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards and publicly declared his love for girlfriend Kylie Jenner
Jenner looked emotional as Chalamet recognized her during his big moment

Kylie appeared to have tears in her eyes and she stared adoringly at the actor on stage and mouthed: 'I love you, too.' 

The New York native beat out an impressive field including the aforementioned DiCaprio – One Battle After Another, Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon , Michael B. Jordan – Sinners, and Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent.

He stumbled through his acceptance speech and admitted to being nervous as he individually recognized the actors he was nominated against.

Earlier in his speech, he recognized director Josh Safdie as he said: 'Thanks for crafting a role and a story. 

'You know, Josh, you made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn't preach to the audience about what's right and wrong. I think we should all be telling stories like that. Thank you for this dream.'

In the film he portrays Marty Mauser, who is a young man with a dream no one respects, as he goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

A24's Marty Supreme did lose the top honor to DiCaprio's One Battle After Another - which was produced by Warner Bros. -  at the end of the night as the field also included: Bugonia (Focus Features), Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Jay Kelly (Netflix), Sentimental Value (Neon), Sinners (Warner Bros.), Train Dreams (Netflix), and Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures).

One Battle After Another is centered by a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunited to rescue the daughter of one of their own after their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years.

Critics Choice Awards 2026 WINNERS: AT A GLANCE

FILM

Best Picture: One Battle After Another

Best Actor: Timothee Chalamet - Marty Supreme

Best Actress: Jesse Buckley - Hamnet

Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein

Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan - Weapons

Best Young Actor/Actress: Miles Caton - Sinners

Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler - Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another

Best Animated Film: KPop Demon Hunters

Timothee Chalamet triumphed in the Best Actor category for Marty Supreme

TELEVISION

Best Drama Series: The Pitt

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle - The Pitt

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus

Best Comedy Series: The Studio

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart

Best Limited Series: Adolescence

Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Stephen Graham - Adolescence

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Sarah Snook – All Her Fault Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Owen Cooper - Adolescence

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Erin Doherty - Adolescence

Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The 30-year-old actor beat living legend Leonardo DiCaprio as he was recognized for his work in ping-pong drama Marty Supreme at the gala held in Santa Monica, California on Sunday
During Chalamet's acceptance speech, he publicly recognized his 28-year-old mogul girlfriend Jenner as he said: 'Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Kylie appeared to have tears in her eyes and she stared adoringly at the actor on stage and said: 'I love you, too'
Meanwhile, Chalamet beat out an impressive field including the aforementioned DiCaprio – One Battle After Another, Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams, Ethan Hawke– Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan – Sinners, and Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Jenner looked absolutely stunning in a black gown
The two were pictured earlier at their table after arriving late
In the film he portrays Marty Mauser who is a young man with a dream no one respects, and goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness

Paul Thomas Anderson earned Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for the action epic. 

Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley upset a star-studded field as she earned Best Actress for her stunning work in Hamnet.

The 36-year-old Irish actress triumphed over Emma Stone – Bugonia, Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee, Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value in the hotly contested category.

As she stars in the film alongside heartthrob Paul Mescal, she gushed over the opportunity during her acceptance speech as she said with a laugh: 'Paul, I bloody love you man.

'And I know loads of other women do in this room too, but tough s***. I could drink you like water working with you every single day. You are a giant of the heart and thank you so much for making me a little bit more human.'

The Chloe Zhao directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England.

Agnes is a healer who must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.

Noah Wyle led HBO drama The Pitt to top honors at the gala nearly two decades after the end of iconic series E.R.

A24's Marty Supreme did lose the top honor to DiCaprio's One Battle After Another - which was produced by Warner Bros. - at the end of the night as the field also included: Bugonia (Focus Features), Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Jay Kelly (Netflix), Sentimental Value (Neon), Sinners (Warner Bros.), Train Dreams (Netflix), and Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
DiCaprio is seen on stage at the end of the night moments after losing to Chalamet
Michael De Luca, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Pamela Abdy and Benicio del Toro are pictured left to right in the press room after the big win
Paul Thomas Anderson earned Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for the action epic
One Battle After Another is centered on a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunited to rescue the daughter of one of their own after their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years

The 54-year-old actor took home Best Actor in a Drama Series as the show also took home the most coveted television award Best Drama Series.

The talented actor won over: Sterling K. Brown – Paradise, Diego Luna – Andor, Mark Ruffalo – Task, Adam Scott – Severance, and Billy Bob Thornton – Landman.

During his acceptance speech, Wyle - who starred on iconic medical drama E.R. over 254 episodes from 1994 to 2009 - graciously gave credit to his field as he said: 'Uh, it seems so presumptuous to prepare a speech when you're nominated with the caliber of performer that I'm nominated with. 

'All I ever wanted was to have my name mentioned in the caliber of performers I am tonight. I can't tell you how moved I am. I owe everyone at this table everything.'

For the top television honor, The Pitt won over: Alien: Earth (FX), Andor (Disney+), The Diplomat (Netflix), Paradise (Hulu), Pluribus (Apple TV), Severance (Apple TV), and Task (HBO Max).

The Pitt is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.

Rhea Seehorn earned Best Actress in a Drama Series for her work on AppleTV's Pluribus.

The 53-year-old actress was recognized in the category alongside Kathy Bates – Matlock, Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age, Britt Lower – Severance, Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us, and Keri Russell – The Diplomat. 

Jessie Buckley upset a star-studded field as she earned Best Actress for her stunning work in Hamnet
The 36-year-old Irish actress triumphed over Emma Stone– Bugonia, Amanda Seyfried– The Testament of Ann Lee, Rose Byrne– If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value in the hotly contested category
The Chloe Zhao directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England. Agnes is a healer who must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss
Buckley proudly held up her shiny new trophy in the press room

In the ambitious project created by Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan, Seehorn's character Carol Sturka is one of the immune few who lives in a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness and must uncover what is really going on in order to save humanity from artificial bliss. 

Jean Smart made history as she earned her fourth straight Best Actress in a Comedy Series honor.

The 74-year-old acting icon has previously won the same category in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Last year Ayo Edebiri earned the honor for her work on The Bear, but Hacks was not eligible for any awards.

Unfortunately, Hacks did not win the top honor of Best Comedy series as they were bested by the Seth Rogen led The Studio after winning last year.

Regardless, Smart triumphed over an impressive field including: Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This, Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face, Rose McIver – Ghosts, Edi Patterson – The Righteous Gemstones, and Carrie Preston – Elsbeth.

The talented actress highlighted the contentious relationship between talent and critics before concluding: 'So I thank the Critics Association for your appreciation of our little show Hacks. 

'And thank you all so much. And my fellow nominees, brilliant beyond brilliant.'

Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast comedy writer in their mid-20s (Hannah Einbinder). 

Noah Wyle led HBO drama The Pitt to top honors at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards nearly two decades after the end of iconic series ER
The 54-year-old actor took home Best Actor in a Drama Series as the show also took home the most coveted television award Best Drama Series
Wyle starred on iconic medical drama E.R. over 254 episodes from 1994 to 2009
For the top television honor, The Pitt won over: Alien: Earth (FX), Andor (Disney+), The Diplomat (Netflix), Paradise (Hulu), Pluribus (Apple TV), Severance (Apple TV), and Task (HBO Max)
The Pitt is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling
Rhea Seehorn earned Best Actress in a Drama Series for her work on AppleTV's Pluribus
The 53-year-old actress was recognized in the category alongside Kathy Bates – Matlock, Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age, Britt Lower – Severance, Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us, and Keri Russell – The Diplomat
In the ambitious project created by Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan Seehorn's character Carol Sturka is one of the immune few who lives in a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness and must uncover what is really going on in order to save humanity from artificial bliss
Seehorn did not need the help of artificial happiness as she is seen smiling big with her trophy in the press room

Meanwhile, the aforementioned The Studio beat out Hacks and a field including Abbott Elementary (ABC), Elsbeth (CBS), Ghosts (CBS), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and The Righteous Gemstones for Best Comedy Series.

It also earned individual honors for Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz in the Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively. 

Rogen,  43, joked during his acceptance speech: 'This is so nice. As someone who deeply, deeply cares what critics think of them and their work, this is like what I'm looking for. 

'I can cancel therapy this week. I'm good. I'm fixed. I'm fine, I think.'

The Studio follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together.

Owen Cooper earned a massive win as Adolescence nearly swept the limited series categories.

The 16-year-old rising star became the youngest ever to earn Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his name-making role for Netflix.

It wasn't the only big win for Adolescence as Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television and Stephen Graham took home Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television.

Jean Smart made history as she earned her fourth straight Best Actress in a Comedy Series honor at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards
The 74-year-old acting icon has previously won the same category in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Last year Ayo Edebiri earned the honor for her work on The Bear, but Hacks was not eligible for any awards
Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast comedy writer in their mid-20s (Hannah Einbinder)

It also took home the top honor Best Limited Series All Her Fault (Peacock), Chief of War (Apple TV), Death by Lightning (Netflix), Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock), Dope Thief (Apple TV), Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu), and The Girlfriend (Prime Video).

Adolescence is centered around a 13-year-old named Jamie Miller (Cooper) who is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened. 

During his speech Cooper was earnest as he began it by saying: 'Thank you to the critics and to everyone behind the scenes who made this night possible. 

'This past year has been a complete whirlwind for me and my family, honestly. It's changed our lives forever. We're forever grateful. We cherish every single moment of it.'

Cooper triumphed over an impressive field including: Wagner Moura – Dope Thief, Nick Offerman – Death by Lightning, Michael Peña – All Her Fault, Ashley Walters – Adolescence, and Ramy Youssef – Mountainhead.

Adolescence did not sweep limited series or movie categories as the project did not earn a nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television which Sarah Snook won.

The 38-year-old Australian actress earned the honor for her work in Peacock limited Series All Her Fault. 

She beat out Jessica Biel – The Better Sister, Meghann Fahy – Sirens, Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex, Robin Wright – The Girlfriend, and Renée Zellweger – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Meanwhile, The Studio beat out Hacks and a field including Abbott Elementary (ABC), Elsbeth (CBS), Ghosts (CBS), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and The Righteous Gemstones for Best Comedy Series
It also earned individual honors for Seth Rogen (pictured) and Ike Barinholtz  in the Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively
Barinholtz proudly accepting his honor
Rogen, 43, joked during his acceptance speech: 'This is so nice. As someone who deeply, deeply cares what critics think of them and their work, this is like what I'm looking for. 'I can cancel therapy this week. I'm good. I'm fixed. I'm fine, I think.'
The Studio follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together

Snook hilariously revealed that she did not prepare a speech leading up to the event as she said: 'My husband was like, you seem a bit distant in the car on the way here. 

'I was like, "yeah, I just had forgotten what we were doing and I didn't write a speech or anything, and I'm just trying to go through things here." Then I forgot when I got here again because it was nice to see everybody. Now I'm regretting everything.'

All Her Fault is centered around a mother named Marissa Irvine (played by Snook) whose son vanishes after a play date at the park and is thrust into a desperate search to uncover the truth behind is disappearance.

Jacob Elordi earned Best Supporting Actor for his work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.

Owen Cooper earned a massive win as Adolescence nearly swept the limited series categories for Netflix
The 16-year-old rising star became the youngest ever to earn Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his name-making role for Netflix
It wasn't the only big win for Adolescence as Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Stephen Graham took home Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Adolescence is centered around a 13-year-old named Jamie Miller (Cooper) who is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened

The 28-year-old actor beat out Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another, Paul Mescal – Hamnet, Sean Penn – One Battle After Another, Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly, and Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value.

Elordi played The Creature in a retelling of the classic tale centered around Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

When it came to the Best Supporting Actress category it was Amy Madigan who earned the big win for horror flick Weapons.

The 75-year-old actress was honored over Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value, Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners, and Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another.

Adolescence did not sweep limited series or movie categories as the project did not earn a nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television which Sarah Snook won
The 38-year-old Australian actress earned the honor for her work in Peacock limited Series All Her Fault. She beat out Jessica Biel – The Better Sister, Meghann Fahy – Sirens, Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex, Robin Wright – The Girlfriend, and Renée Zellweger – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
All Her Fault is centered around a mother named Marissa Irvine (played by Snook) whose son vanishes after a play date at the park and is thrust into a desperate search to uncover the truth behind is disappearance

The synopsis of the film reads: 'When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.' 

Meanwhile, Miles Caton took home the first award of the night.

The 20-year-old actor earned Best Young Actor/Actress for their work in the blockbuster Sinners at the gala.

Caton made his acting debut as musician and sone of a preacher, Sammie Moore, in the vampire thriller.

Jacob Elordi earned Best Supporting Actor for his work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein
Elordi played The Creature in a retelling of the classic tale centered around Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation
When it came to the Best Supporting Actress category it was Amy Madigan who earned the big win for horror flick Weapons
The synopsis of the film reads: 'When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance'
Miles Caton took home the first award of the night
The 20-year-old actor earned Best Young Actor/Actress for their work in the blockbuster Sinners at the gala
Caton made his acting debut as musician and sone of a preacher, Sammie Moore, in the vampire thriller

He beat out an impressive field including: Everett Blunck – The Plague, Cary Christopher – Weapons, Shannon Mahina Gorman – Rental Family, Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet and, Nina Ye – Left-Handed Girl. 

The star thanked the producers and director/writer Ryan Coogler as he joked:  'Thank you for seeing whatever it is you could see in that poorly lit audition video that I sent you guys.'

Jimmy Kimmel roasted President Donald Trump and praised the importance of free speech as he received the award for Best Talk Show.

The late night host's show was controversially suspended last year following comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in a monologue - a hiatus that was praised by Trump, a frequent butt of the comedian's jokes.

Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at President Donald Trump and praised the importance of free speech as he received the award for Best Talk Show
Trump has verbally sparred with Kimmel, and praised the suspension of his show following Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin
Chelsea Handlerreturned as host for the fourth consecutive year as the star-studded ceremony lit up the Barker Hangar - a glitzy night that regularly signals who’s about to dominate awards season
She started out the show with a hilarious monologue taking aim at filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Costner, and Nicki Minaj

The suspension was lifted less than a week later but raised concerns about the future of free speech in the United States - a topic Kimmel made sure to bring up while accepting his award on Sunday.

'Thanks to all the writers and actors and producers and union members. Many of you were in this room who supported us, who really stepped forward with us, and reminded us that we do not take free speech for granted in this city or in this country,' Kimmel, 58, said. 'Your actions are important, and we appreciate them.'

He then proceeded to mock Trump, 79, and thanked him for 'all the many ridiculous thins you do.'  

'And most of all, I want to thank our president, Donald Jennifer Trump,' he continued. 'Without whom we would be going home empty-handed tonight.

Grande cut an ethereal figure in a delicate blush pink Alberta Ferretti gown, teamed with a sheer lace cape
She sparkled in the bejeweled ensemble
Fanning took the plunge in a vintage 2003 Ralph Lauren gold gown, with a dramatic neckline as she arrived at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica for the glitzy event
Handler stunned in a dark off-shoulder green gown paired with a delicate diamond necklace
She flashed a bright smile for the cameras
Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, wowed in a bridal off-the-shoulder Dior gown
Jessica Biel, 43, had all eyes on her in a striking ornate black and gild halter gown
The bodice featured intricate metallic embellishments layered over sheer fabric
Rose Byrne, 46, made a sleek and sultry statement in a sheer black gown that showcased her toned figure
One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor, 35, delivered high-fashion drama in an androgynous-inspired Saint Laurent look
Kristen Bell, 45, showed off her effortlessly chic style in a simple black dress with lace panels
Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, 39, opted for a pop of color in a sleeveless lavender gown
One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti, 25, bared her toned abs in a butter-yellow two-piece ensemble
Her sculptural top featured a high neckline with dramatic draping that cascaded down, showing off her midriff
Odessa A'zion, 25, wore a sparkling statement silver gown with dramatic billowing sleeves
Jessie Buckley, 36, wowed in a black and white look from Dior
It featured a wrap around white silk top and black pants
Keri Russell, 49, wore a tailored black tuxedo with a white turtleneck underneath
Succession's Sarah Snook, 38, also opted for a black suit

'So thank you, Mr. President, for all the many ridiculous things you do each and every day. It's been a banner couple of weeks, and we can't wait to get back on the air tomorrow night to talk about them. Thank you, everyone.'

Chelsea Handler returned as host for the fourth consecutive year as the star-studded ceremony lit up the Barker Hangar - a glitzy night that regularly signals who’s about to dominate awards season.

She started out the show with a hilarious monologue taking aim at filmmaker Quentin Tarantino,  Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Costner, and Nicki Minaj.

Long considered one of the most accurate crystal balls in Hollywood, the Critics Choice Awards have a strong track record of forecasting Oscar glory.

Timothee Chalamet, 30, was joined by girlfriend Kylie Jenner, 28, though they did not pose on the red carpet together
The lipkit mogul looked sensational in a skintight black Versace dress with a side lace panel
The pair held hands as they made they way inside
Hacks co-stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs stole the spotlight as they parodied the couple's buzzworthy Chrome Hearts looks from the Marty Supreme premiere just weeks earlier
The Housemaid star Amanda Seyfried, 40, cut a stylish figure in a strapless gown with a black velvet top accented with a bright pink bow, and a delicate pink bottom
Succession star Justine Lupe was a vision in a light mint gown with a pleated skirt.
Adolescence star Erin Doherty looked glamorous in a strapless turquoise gown with a puffball statement skirt, teamed with a pair of ivory pumps
Marin Ireland opted for a dramatic aquamarine gown
Kaley Cuoco, 40, was business chic in a black silk suit, with just a black bra underneath
Ginnifer Goodwin, 47, wore a long-sleeve sparkling black and silver gown and a pixie hairstyle
Natasha Lyonne, 46, sparkled up the event in a glittering black top and matching leggings
She accessorized with sunglasses
Justin Theroux's wife Nicole Brydon Bloom, 31, showed off her baby bump in a flowing cream sequin gown
She sweetly held her baby bump for snaps
Krys Marshall also cradled her baby bump while wearing a stylish white gown
Danielle Brooks, 36, wowed in a sheer black dress
Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn, 45, wore a vibrant yellow gown

The 31st Critics Choice Awards also marked Handler’s return to E!, the network that was home to her talk show for eight years. 

In recent years, the ceremony has seen a rotating roster of hosts, including Taye Diggs, who helmed the show from 2019 to 2021, and co-hosted the 2022 ceremony alongside Nicole Byer. 

Past hosts have also included Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Michael Strahan, Aisha Tyler, Kristin Chenoweth and D.L. Hughley. 

Actor Eric McCormack served as the ceremony’s first-ever host in 2005. 

Chase Sui Wonders opted for a halter neck red dress
She wore her brunette tresses in voluminous curls
Katherine LaNasa opted for a vibrant look in a red hot gown
Hannah Einbinder struck a romantic note in a dramatic gown featuring an ivory ruched bodice with exaggerated puff sleeves, paired with a high-waisted black skirt
Jean Smart, 74, exuded old-Hollywood glamour in a striking black-and-gold gown
Erin Foster stunned at the event
Her sister Sara Foster showed off her toned legs in a sizzling white dress
The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, 22, sported a unique fringe vest and pants with a red shirt
Ji-young Yoo was pretty in pink as she commanded attention on the red carpet in a dazzling gown
Her hair was swept up into a chic updo
She was joined by Arden Cho and May Hong

Before the gala event, the red carpet brought serious star power as Hollywood’s biggest names stepped out in force for the annual ceremony celebrating the best in film and television.

Ariana Grande, 32, cut an ethereal figure in a delicate blush pink Alberta Ferretti gown, teamed with a sheer lace cape, as she arrived at the glitzy event, held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

The gown was adorned with shimmering silver floral embellishments throughout. The beauty styled her brunette locks into a sleek ponytail, softly curled for an elegant finish.

The Wicked: For Good star was up for Best Actress at the show, but ultimately lost out to Jessie Buckley.

Te Ao O Hinepehinga donned a slinky olive dress
Alicia Silverstone wore a silver, bedazzled strapless dress
Mckenna Grace and Chloe Zhao arrived in romantic, vintage-inspired white gowns
Mckenna Grace and Chloe Zhao arrived in romantic, vintage-inspired white gowns
Rebecca Wisocky, 54, had all eyes on her in a daring white gown that showcased her cleavage
Patricia Arquette wore a metallic gold dress with a biker-style belt and cutouts at the chest
Emilia Jones, 23, went with a fashion-forward look, rocking a bustier style black top and a matching skirt
The top tied in the back
Kpop Demon Hunters stars Rei Ami, Ejae and Audrey Nuna opted for black gowns

Meanwhile Elle Fanning, 27, took the plunge in a vintage 2003 Ralph Lauren gold gown, with a dramatic neckline.

Her sultry liquid gold dress clung to her figure and featured a daring backless design. She styled her hair in loose, flowing waves and finished the look with Cartier jewels.

The Sentimental Value star is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Host Chelsea Handler, 50, kicked off the red carpet in a dark off-shoulder green gown paired with a delicate diamond necklace.

Kate Hudson, 46, skipped the red carpet but was seen posing backstage in a red hot mini dress
The Pitt star Noah Wyle, 54, was joined by stunning wife Sara Wells
Mark Ruffalo, 58, was accompanied by wife Sunrise Coigney, 53
Benicio del Toro, 58, was every inch the handsome leading man in a black tuxedo
Frankenstein hunk Jacob Elordi, 28, looked suave in a black suit
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel was joined by wife Molly McNearney
Adam Scott enjoyed a date night with wife Naomi Scott

She wore her blonde tresses parted in the middle, and further sparkled up her look with two diamond bracelets. 

Other A-listers arriving early on the red carpet included Frankenstein star Mia Goth, 32, who wowed in a bridal Dior white slip dress with an off-the-shoulder shawl.

She wore her raven tresses swept up into an elegant updo. 

Meanwhile, Chalamet was joined by girlfriend Jenner, though they did not pose on the red carpet together.

Critics Choice Awards 2026 winners

Film 

BEST PICTURE

Bugonia (Focus Features)

Frankenstein (Netflix)

Hamnet (Focus Features)

Jay Kelly (Netflix)

Marty Supreme (A24)

One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Sentimental Value (Neon)

Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Train Dreams (Netflix)

Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

 

BEST ACTOR

Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme (A24) - WINNER

Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams (Netflix)

Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon (Sony Pictures Classics)

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent (Neon)

Timothee Chalamet earned best actor for Marty Supreme as he is seen posing with Kate Hudson

 

BEST ACTRESS

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet (Focus Features) - WINNER

Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (A24)

Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value (Neon)

Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight Pictures)

Emma Stone – Bugonia (Focus Features)

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein (Netflix) - WINNER

Paul Mescal – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Sean Penn – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly (Netflix)

Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value (Neon)

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value (Neon)

Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value (Neon)

Amy Madigan – Weapons (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Amy Madigan earned Best Supporting Actress for her work in Weapons

 

BEST YOUNG ACTOR / ACTRESS

Everett Blunck – The Plague (Independent Film Company)

Miles Caton – Sinners (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Cary Christopher – Weapons (Warner Bros.)

Shannon Mahina Gorman – Rental Family (Searchlight Pictures)

Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Nina Ye – Left-Handed Girl (Netflix)

 

BEST DIRECTOR

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Ryan Coogler – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme (A24)

Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value (Neon)

Chloé Zhao – Hamnet (Focus Features)

 

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Noah Baumbach, Emily Mortimer – Jay Kelly (Netflix)

Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme (A24)

Ryan Coogler – Sinners (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Zach Cregger – Weapons (Warner Bros.)

Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby (A24)

Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value (Neon)

 

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar – Train Dreams (Netflix)

Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don Mckellar, Jahye Lee – No Other Choice (Neon)

Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Will Tracy – Bugonia (Focus Features)

Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Paul Thomas Anderson won big for One Battle After Another

 

BEST CASTING AND ENSEMBLE

Nina Gold – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Douglas Aibel, Nina Gold – Jay Kelly (Netflix)

Jennifer Venditti – Marty Supreme (A24)

Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Francine Maisler – Sinners (Warner Bros.)Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard Telsey – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures) - WINNER

 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Claudio Miranda – F1 (Apple Original Films)

Dan Laustsen – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Łukasz Żal – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Michael Bauman – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Adolpho Veloso – Train Dreams (Netflix) - WINNER

 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Kasra Farahani, Jille Azis – The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios)

Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau – Frankenstein (Netflix) - WINNER

Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Jack Fisk, Adam Willis – Marty Supreme (A24)

Hannah Beachler, Monique Champagne – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

 

BEST EDITING

Kirk Baxter – A House of Dynamite (Netflix)

Stephen Mirrione – F1 (Apple Original Films) - WINNER

Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme (A24)

Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Viridiana Lieberman – The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)

Michael P. Shawver – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

 

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Kate Hawley – Frankenstein (Netflix) - WINNER

Malgosia Turzanska – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Lindsay Pugh – Hedda (Amazon MGM Studios)

Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella – Kiss of the Spider Woman (Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions)

Ruth E. Carter – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Paul Tazewell – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

 

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP

Flora Moody, John Nolan – 28 Years Later (Sony Pictures)

Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey – Frankenstein (Netflix) - WINNER

Siân Richards, Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, Shunika Terry – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Kazu Hiro, Felix Fox, Mia Neal – The Smashing Machine (A24)

Leo Satkovich, Melizah Wheat, Jason Collins – Weapons (Warner Bros.)

Frances Hannon, Mark Coulier, Laura Blount – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

 

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett – Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios) - WINNER

Ryan Tudhope, Nikeah Forde, Robert Harrington, Nicolas Chevallier, Eric Leven, Edward Price, Keith Dawson –F1 (Apple Original Films)

Dennis Berardi, Ayo Burgess, Ivan Busquets, José Granell – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Alex Wuttke, Ian Lowe, Jeff Sutherland, Kirstin Hall – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)

Michael Ralla, Espen Nordahl, Guido Wolter, Donnie Dean – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Stephane Ceretti, Enrico Damm, Stéphane Nazé, Guy Williams – Superman (Warner Bros.)

 

BEST STUNT DESIGN

Stephen Dunlevy, Kyle Gardiner, Jackson Spidell, Jeremy Marinas, Jan Petřina, Domonkos Párdányi, Kinga Kósa-Gavalda – Ballerina (Lionsgate)

Gary Powell, Luciano Bacheta, Craig Dolby – F1 (Apple Original Films)

Wade Eastwood – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures) - WINNER

Brian Machleit – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Andy Gill – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Giedrius Nagys – Warfare (A24)

 

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

Arco (Neon)

Elio (Pixar Animation Studios)

In Your Dreams (Netflix)

KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) - WINNER

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (GKIDS)

Zootopia 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

KPop Demon Hunters earned Best Animated Film (Ejae and Mark Sonnenblick are pictured)

 

BEST COMEDY

The Ballad of Wallis Island (Focus Features)

Eternity (A24)

Friendship (A24)

The Naked Gun (Paramount) - WINNER

The Phoenician Scheme (Focus Features)

Splitsville (Neon)

 

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

It Was Just an Accident (Neon)

Left-Handed Girl (Netflix)

No Other Choice (Neon)

The Secret Agent (Neon) - WINNER

Sirāt (Neon)

Belén (Amazon MGM Studios)

 

BEST SONG

“Drive” – Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Blake Slatkin – F1 (Apple Original Films)

“Golden” – Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, Teddy – KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) - WINNER

“I Lied to You” – Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

“Clothed by the Sun” – Daniel Blumberg – The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight Pictures)

“Train Dreams” – Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner – Train Dreams (Netflix)

“The Girl in the Bubble” – Stephen Schwartz – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)

 

BEST SCORE

Hans Zimmer – F1 (Apple Original Films)

Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Max Richter – Hamnet (Focus Features)

Daniel Lopatin – Marty Supreme (A24)

Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Ludwig Göransson – Sinners (Warner Bros.) - WINNER

 

BEST SOUND

Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John – F1 (Apple Original Films) - WINNER

Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern, Greg Chapman – Frankenstein (Netflix)

Jose Antonio Garcia, Christopher Scarabosio, Tony Villaflor – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)

Chris Welcker, Benny Burtt, Brandon Proctor, Steve Boeddeker, Felipe Pacheco, David V. Butler – Sinners (Warner Bros.)

Laia Casanovas – Sirāt (Neon)

Mitch Low, Glenn Freemantle, Ben Barker, Howard Bargroff, Richard Spooner – Warfare (A24)

Television

BEST DRAMA SERIES

Alien: Earth (FX)

Andor (Disney+)

The Diplomat (Netflix)

Paradise (Hulu)

The Pitt (HBO Max) - WINNER

Pluribus (Apple TV)

Severance (Apple TV)

Task (HBO Max)

Noah Wyle led The Pitt to top honors including Best Actor in a Drama Series

 

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Sterling K. Brown – Paradise (Hulu)

Diego Luna – Andor (Disney+)

Mark Ruffalo – Task (HBO Max)

Adam Scott – Severance (Apple TV)

Billy Bob Thornton – Landman (Paramount+)

Noah Wyle – The Pitt (HBO Max) - WINNER

 

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Kathy Bates – Matlock (CBS)

Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age (HBO Max)

Britt Lower – Severance (Apple TV)

Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us (HBO Max)

Keri Russell – The Diplomat (Netflix)

Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus (Apple TV) - WINNER

Rhea Seehorn was recognized for her work in Pluribus as she took home Best Actress in a Drama Series

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Patrick Ball – The Pitt (HBO Max)

Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV)

Ato Essandoh – The Diplomat (Netflix)

Wood Harris – Forever (Netflix)

Tom Pelphrey – Task (HBO Max)

Tramell Tillman – Severance (Apple TV) - WINNER

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show (Apple TV)

Denée Benton – The Gilded Age (HBO Max)

Allison Janney – The Diplomat (Netflix)

Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt (HBO Max) - WINNER

Greta Lee – The Morning Show (Apple TV)

Skye P. Marshall – Matlock (CBS)

 

BEST COMEDY SERIES

Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Elsbeth (CBS)

Ghosts (CBS)

Hacks (HBO Max)

Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max)

The Studio (Apple TV) - WINNER

 

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Ted Danson – A Man on the Inside (Netflix)

David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical (NBC)

Danny McBride – The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max)

Seth Rogen – The Studio (Apple TV) - WINNER

Alexander Skarsgård – Murderbot (Apple TV)

Seth Rogen earned Best Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio

 

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face (Peacock)

Rose McIver – Ghosts (CBS)

Edi Patterson – The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max)

Carrie Preston – Elsbeth (CBS)

Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max) - WINNER

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Ike Barinholtz – The Studio (Apple TV) - WINNER

Paul W. Downs – Hacks (HBO Max)

Asher Grodman – Ghosts (CBS)

Oscar Nuñez – The Paper (Peacock)

Chris Perfetti – Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Timothy Simons – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Danielle Brooks – Peacemaker (HBO Max)

Hannah Einbinder – Hacks (HBO Max)

Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC) - WINNER

Justine Lupe – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Ego Nwodim – Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Rebecca Wisocky – Ghosts (CBS)

Janelle James won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary

 

BEST LIMITED SERIES

Adolescence (Netflix) - WINNER

All Her Fault (Peacock)

Chief of War (Apple TV)

Death by Lightning (Netflix)

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock)

Dope Thief (Apple TV)

Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)

The Girlfriend (Prime Video)

 

BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock) - WINNER

Deep Cover (Prime Video)

The Gorge (Apple TV)

Mountainhead (HBO Max)

Nonnas (Netflix)

Summer of ’69 (Hulu)

 

BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Michael Chernus – Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock)

Stephen Graham – Adolescence (Netflix) -WINNER

Brian Tyree Henry – Dope Thief (Apple TV)

Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix)

Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me (Netflix)

Michael Shannon – Death by Lightning (Netflix)

 

BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Jessica Biel – The Better Sister (Prime Video)

Meghann Fahy – Sirens (Netflix)

Sarah Snook – All Her Fault (Peacock) - WINNER

Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)

Robin Wright – The Girlfriend (Prime Video)

Renée Zellweger – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Owen Cooper – Adolescence (Netflix) - WINNER

Wagner Moura – Dope Thief (Apple TV)

Nick Offerman – Death by Lightning (Netflix)

Michael Peña – All Her Fault (Peacock)

Ashley Walters – Adolescence (Netflix)

Ramy Youssef – Mountainhead (HBO Max)

Owen Cooper, 16, earned a win for Netflix's Adolescence

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Erin Doherty – Adolescence (Netflix) - WINNER

Betty Gilpin – Death by Lightning (Netflix)

Marin Ireland – Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock)

Sophia Lillis – All Her Fault (Peacock)

Julianne Moore – Sirens (Netflix)

Christine Tremarco – Adolescence (Netflix)

 

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES

Acapulco (Apple TV)

Last Samurai Standing (Netflix)

Mussolini: Son of the Century (MUBI)

Red Alert (Paramount+)

Squid Game (Netflix) - WINNER

When No One Sees Us (HBO Max)

 

BEST ANIMATED SERIES

Bob’s Burgers (Fox)

Harley Quinn (HBO Max)

Long Story Short (Netflix)

Marvel Zombies (Disney+)

South Park (Comedy Central)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+)

 

BEST TALK SHOW

The Daily Show (Comedy Central)

Hot Ones (YouTube)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) - WINNER

Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo)

Jimmy Kimmel shook off controversy and took home Best Talk Show

 

BEST VARIETY SERIES

Conan O’Brien Must Go (HBO Max)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO Max) - WINNER

Saturday Night Live (NBC)

 

BEST COMEDY SPECIAL

Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (HBO Max)

Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian (HBO Max)

Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things (Netflix)

Marc Maron: Panicked (HBO Max)

Sarah Silverman: PostMortem (Netflix)

SNL50: The Anniversary Special (NBC) - WINNER

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