Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the 2026 Critics Choice Awards took place in Santa Monica, California. Nominees from television and film gathered to celebrate the year’s biggest hits, creating a night f illed with anticipation, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
MAJOR WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ dominated the nominations with 17 nods, including Best Picture. However, it was ‘One Battle After Another’ that ultimately took home the coveted Best Picture award. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her performance in ‘Hamnet’, while Timothée Chalamet earned Best Actor for his role in ‘Marty Supreme’. Meanwhile, Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, and Erin Doherty celebrated multiple wins for ‘Adolescence’, including Best Limited Series. At just 16 years old, Cooper delivered an emotional acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to his family, cast, and crew. Jimmy Kimmel won Best Talk Show but used his speech to take a few pointed jabs at former President Donald Trump. Other memorable moments included co-stars Paul W Downs and Megan Stalter from Hacks joking about Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s matching orange outfits at the ‘Marty Supreme’ premiere.
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CHELSEA HANDLER’S MONOLOGUE AND TRIBUTES Handler’s monologue provided a mix of humour and heartfelt moments, featuring jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, and Teyana Taylor. She also paid a touching tribute to the late director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who passed away in Brentwood, California.
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S SURPRISE ACKNOWLEDGMENT The night concluded with a viral moment as Timothée Chalamet publicly thanked Kylie Jenner during his Best Actor acceptance speech, a rare acknowledgment that captivated fans and social media alike.
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Best Drama Series The Pitt Best Comedy Series The Studio Best Actress in a Drama Series Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus Best Actor in a Drama Series Noah Wyle – The Pitt Best Actress in a Comedy Series Jean Smart – Hacks Best Actor in a Comedy Series Seth Rogen – The Studio Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ike Barinholtz – The Studio Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Best Actress in a Limited Series Sarah Snook – All Her Fault Best Actor in a Limited Series Best Animated Series South Park Best Talk Show Stephen Graham – Adolescence Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series Owen Cooper – Adolescence Tramell Tillman – Severance Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Janelle James – Abbott Elementary Best Limited Series Adolescence Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Erin Doherty – Adolescence Jimmy Kimmel Live! Best Variety Series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Best Comedy Special SNL50: The Anniversary Special
