After winning Golden Globes 2024, Oppenheimer took home an astounding eight trophies in a stunning victory at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, making him the night’s star. Among the many honors the movie won were Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), and Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.).
Barbie Wins Six Awards
Barbie was not far behind, winning six awards in categories like Best Comedy and Best Song for the infectious “I’m Just Ken.”
Unexpected Surprises: Paul Giamatti and Emma Stone Win Top Acting Awards
In a surprising turn of events, Emma Stone claimed the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Poor Things,’while Paul Giamatti triumphed as Best Actor for his excellent performance in ‘The Holdovers.’
The Television Achievement: The Bear, Succession, and Beef Dominate
The Bear, Succession, and Beef were the big winners in terms of television; they each won multiple acting awards and took first place for Best Comedy Series, Drama Series, and Limited Series, respectively. The Bear and Beef both took home four awards, while Succession notched up three, solidifying their places as television powerhouses.
The Career Achievement and SeeHer Award:
The star-studded ceremony, hosted by Chelsea Handler, featured iconic moments, including Harrison Ford graciously accepting the Career Achievement Award. America Ferrera was also honoured with the SeeHer Award, which recognizes her significant contributions to the industry.
Complete List of Critics Choice Award Winners
The ceremony, held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, was a watershed moment in the awards season, laying the groundwork for the recognition of outstanding performances and achievements in both film and television.
Here’s looking at the complete list:
• Best Picture Winner: Oppenheimer
• Best Actor Winner: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
• Best Actress Winner: Emma Stone for Poor Things
• Best Supporting Actor Winner: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
• Best Supporting Actress Winner: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
• Best Young Actor/Actress Winner: Dominic Sessa for The Holdovers
• Best Acting Ensemble Winner: Oppenheimer
• Best Director Winner: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
• Best Original Screenplay Winner: Barbie for Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
• Best Adapted Screenplay Winner: American Fiction for Cord Jefferson
• Best Cinematography Winner: Hoyte van Hoytema for Oppenheimer
• Best Production Design Winner: Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer for Barbie
• Best Editing Winner:Jennifer Lame for Oppenheimer
• Best Costume Design Winner: Jacqueline Durran for Barbie
Best Hair and Makeup Winner: Barbie
• Best Visual Effects Winner: Oppenheimer
• Best Comedy Winner: Barbie
• Best Animated Feature Winner: Spider-Man. Across the Spider-Verse
• Best Foreign Language Film: Anatomy of a Fall
• Best Original Song: I’m Just Ken from Barbie
• Best Score: Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
TELEVISION
• Best Drama Series: Succession (HBO | Max)
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Kieran Culkin Succession (HBO | Max)
• Best Actress in a Drama Series: Sarah Snook Succession (HBO | Max)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
• Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown (Netflix)
• Best Comedy Series: The Bear (FX)
• Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White – The Bear (FX)
Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri The Bear (FX)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear (FX)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
• Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Best Limited Series: Beef (Netflix)
Best Movie Made for Television: Quiz Lady (Hulu)
• Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Steven Yeun – Beef (Netflix)
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Ali Wong – Beef (Netflix)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Jonathan Bailey Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
• Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Maria Bello – Beef (Netflix)
Best Foreign Language Series: Lupin (Netflix)
• Best Animated Series: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix)
• Best Talk Show: Last Week Tonight with Jo Oliver (HBO | Max)
• Best Comedy Special: John Mulaney: Baby J (Netflix)
