Highlights from the 31st Critics Choice Awards: Celebrating Film and Television Excellence

Celebrating the Best in Film and Television

The 31st Critics Choice Awards recognized outstanding achievements in film and television, with 'One Battle After Another' taking home the coveted Best Picture award. Paul Thomas Anderson also secured accolades for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for the same film.

Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and the vampire drama 'Sinners' were also big winners, each securing four awards. 'Frankenstein' won Best Supporting Actor for Jacob Elordi, along with accolades for production design, hair and makeup, and costume design. Meanwhile, 'Sinners' was recognized for its original screenplay, casting, and score, with Miles Caton being honored as Best Young Performer.

In the television categories, 'Adolescence' dominated the limited series section, winning four awards, including Best Limited Series and acting honors for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty. Sarah Snook was awarded Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role in 'All Her Fault.'

The drama series 'The Pitt' was named Best Drama Series, with acting awards going to Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. 'The Studio' was recognized as Best Comedy Series, with Seth Rogen winning Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Ike Barinholtz taking home Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy.

Jean Smart won Best Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Hacks,' while Janelle James received Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for 'Abbott Elementary.' Rhea Seehorn was awarded Best Actress in a Drama Series for 'Pluribus,' and Tramell Tillman won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for 'Severance.'

In film acting categories, Jessie Buckley was honored as Best Actress for 'Hamnet,' while Timothee Chalamet took home Best Actor for 'Marty Supreme.' Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for 'Weapons.'

Netflix's hit 'KPop Demon Hunters' was awarded Best Animated Feature and also won for Best Song with its popular track 'Golden.' The drama 'The Secret Agent,' set during Brazil's military junta, was recognized as Best Foreign Language Film.

Jimmy Kimmel won Best Talk Show and used his acceptance speech to emphasize the significance of free expression, making a satirical remark directed at US President Donald Trump, which was well-received by the audience.

Chelsea Handler hosted the ceremony for the fourth consecutive year, which took place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

Complete List of Winners

Film

Best Picture: One Battle After Another

Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

Best Actor: Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme) Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein)

Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)

Best Young Performer: Miles Caton (Sinners) Best Comedy (Film): The Naked Gun

Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters

Best Limited Series: Adolescence

Best Movie Made for Television: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Best Actor, Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt) Best Actress, Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)

Best Actor, Comedy Series: Seth Rogen (The Studio)

Best Actress, Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)

Best Actor, Limited Series/Movie: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)

Best Actress, Limited Series/Movie: Sarah Snook (All Her Fault)

Best Supporting Actor, Drama: Tramell Tillman (Severance)

Best Supporting Actress, Drama: Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt)

Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)

Best Supporting Actress, Comedy: Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)

Best Supporting Actor, Limited Series/Movie: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)

Best Supporting Actress, Limited Series/Movie: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)

Best Animated Series: South Park

Best Foreign Language Series: Squid Game

Best Talk Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

They said ‘I love you’

Timothee Chalamet received support from Kylie Jenner after he publicly acknowledged their relationship during his acceptance speech for Best Actor in a Film for 'Marty Supreme.' As he approached the stage, Jenner was seen kissing him.

In his heartfelt speech, Chalamet expressed gratitude to Jenner, saying, "Lastly, I’ll just say 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, thank you so much. Appreciate it."

Cameras captured Jenner smiling and mouthing 'I love you' in response to his words.

Ariana Grande's Stunning Appearance

Ariana Grande, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Wicked: For Good,' dazzled attendees in a beautiful pink and white gown at the ceremony.