Awards Show Hosted by Taye Diggs & Nicole Byer Returned LIVE and In-Person
(Los Angeles, CA – March 12, 2022) – Tonight, the Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the winners of the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards LIVE on The CW and TBS during an in-person ceremony hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer. This year’s event was an international affair, with celebrations in both Los Angeles and London. The Los Angeles ceremony was held at the Fairmount Century Plaza Hotel and in London where stars gathered at the Savoy Hotel for a late-night soiree that was part of the live telecast.
The full list of winners can be found below.
“The Power of the Dog” led the winners in the film categories, taking home 4 awards including Best Picture, Best Director for Jane Campion; Best Adapted Screenplay by Jane Campion; and Best Cinematography for Ari Wegner. “Belfast” and “Dune” both took home 3 awards each.
In the series categories, “Ted Lasso” took 4 categories, winning Best Comedy Series; Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hannah Waddingham; Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Brett Goldstein; and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Sudeikis. “Succession” was a close second, winning 3 awards including: Best Drama Series; Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Sarah Snook; and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Kieran Culkin.
As was previously announced, Issa Rae presented this year’s SeeHer Award to Halle Berry. The SeeHer Award recognizes a woman who embodies the values set forth by the SeeHer movement, to push boundaries, defy stereotypes and acknowledge the importance of authentic portrayals of women across the entertainment landscape. In a very special moment, Jimmy Kimmel presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Billy Crystal.
HBO/HBO Max won the most awards of any studio/network with a total of 10. Netflix won 7 and Apple TV+ received 5.
Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television
achievement. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.
The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards show was produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. The CCA is represented by Dan Black of Greenberg Traurig.
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About the Critics Choice Association (CCA)
The Critics Choice Association is the largest critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 525 media critics and entertainment journalists. It was established in 2019 with the formal merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, recognizing the intersection between film, television, and streaming content. For more information, visit: www.CriticsChoice.com.
About The CW
THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK launched in 2006 as America’s fifth broadcast network, with programming targeting younger viewers, a demographic highly sought after by advertisers. The CW, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, now broadcasts across the week, offering fourteen-hours of primetime programming, Monday through Sunday, beginning in Fall 2021. The CW’s primetime programming is also available to stream for free, without authentication, on the ad-supported CWTV.com and The CW app, now available on every major OTT platform. Additionally, The CW broadcasts a three-hour Saturday morning kids block. The CW’s digital network CW Seed launched in 2013 and offers original short-form digital content as well as past seasons of fan-favorite television series. For more information about the network and its programming, visit www.cwtvpr.com.
About TBS
TBS, a WarnerMedia brand, is a top-rated destination for television among young adults and known for escapist, lean-in entertainment, featuring smart, imaginative stories with heart and comedic edge. From scripted comedy series to late-night shows, game shows, and animated programming, TBS’ Originals slate is comprised of some of the most popular shows on cable — “AEW: Dynamite,” “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses,” “Miracle Workers,” “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” ”American Dad!” and ”Chad,” along with upcoming series “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear”. The network’s slate of premium unscripted series includes “Go-Big Show,” “Wipeout,” “Friday Night Vibes,” and “The Cube,” along with upcoming series “Rat in the Kitchen,” “The Big D,” and “Stupid Pet Tricks”. TBS’ lineup also includes comedy hits like ”Young Sheldon” and ”The Big Bang Theory,” and classic sitcom favorite ”Friends,” blockbuster movies, and live event coverage of Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and “ELEAGUE,” WarnerMedia’s eSports gaming competition. Website: www.tbs.com
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WINNERS OF THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
FILM CATEGORIES
BEST PICTURE
The Power of the Dog (Netflix)
BEST ACTOR
Will Smith – King Richard (Warner Bros.)
BEST ACTRESS
Jessica Chastain – The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Searchlight)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Troy Kotsur – CODA (Apple TV+)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Ariana DeBose – West Side Story (20th Century Fox)
BEST YOUNG ACTOR
Jude Hill – Belfast (Focus Features)
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
Belfast – (Focus Features)
BEST DIRECTOR
Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog (Netflix)
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Kenneth Branagh – Belfast (Focus Features)
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Jane Campion – The Power of the Dog (Netflix)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Ari Wegner – The Power of the Dog (Netflix)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna Sipos – Dune (Warner Bros.)
BEST EDITING
Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn – West Side Story (20th Century Fox)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Jenny Beavan – Cruella (Disney)
BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Searchlight)
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Dune (Warner Bros.)
BEST COMEDY MOVIE
Licorice Pizza (United Artists Releasing)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
The Mitchells vs the Machines (Sony Pictures Animation)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Drive My Car (Janus Films)
BEST SONG
No Time to Die – No Time to Die (Universal Pictures)
BEST SCORE
Hans Zimmer – Dune (Warner Bros.)
SERIES CATEGORIES
BEST COMEDY SPECIAL
Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)
BEST ANIMATED SERIES
What If…? (Disney+)
BEST TALK SHOW
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERIES
Squid Game (Netflix)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Murray Bartlett – The White Lotus (HBO)
BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Kate Winslet – Mare of Easttown (HBO)
BEST ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Michael Keaton – Dopesick (Hulu)
BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Oslo (HBO Max)
BEST LIMITED SERIES
Mare of Easttown (HBO)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO Max)
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sarah Snook – Succession (HBO)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO)
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Lee Jung-jae – Squid Game (Netflix)
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Succession (HBO)
WINNERS BY FILM FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
BELFAST (Focus Features) – 3
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Young Actor – Jude Hill
Best Original Screenplay – Kenneth Branagh
CODA (Apple TV+) – 1
Best Supporting Actor – Troy Kotsur
CRUELLA (Disney) – 1
Best Costume Design – Jenny Beavan
DRIVE MY CAR (Janus Films) – 1
Best Foreign Language Film
DUNE (Warner Bros.) – 3
Best Production Design – Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna Sipos
Best Visual Effects
Best Score
KING RICHARD (Warner Bros.) – 1
Best Actor – Will Smith
LICORICE PIZZA (United Artists Releasing) – 1 Best Comedy Movie
NO TIME TO DIE (Universal Pictures) – 1
Best Song
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE (Searchlight) – 2
Best Actress – Jessica Chastain
Best Hair and Makeup
THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (Sony Pictures Animation) – 1
Best Animated Feature
THE POWER OF THE DOG (Netflix)– 4
Best Picture
Best Director – Jane Campion
Best Adapted Screenplay – Jane Campion
Best Cinematography – Ari Wegner
WEST SIDE STORY (20th Century Fox) – 2
Best Supporting Actress – Ariana DeBose
Best Editing – Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn
WINNERS BY SERIES FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix) – 1
Best Comedy Special
Dopesick (Hulu) – 1
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Michael Keaton
Hacks (HBO Max) – 1
Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Jean Smart
Last Week Tonight with John Olivier (HBO) – 1
Best Talk Show
Mare of Easttown (HBO) – 2
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Kate Winslet
Best Limited Series
Oslo (HBO Max) – 1
Best Movie Made for Television
Squid Game (Netflix) – 2
Best Foreign Language Series
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Lee Jung-jae
Succession (HBO) – 3
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Sarah Snook
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Kieran Culkin
Best Drama Series
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) – 4
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Hannah Waddingham
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Brett Goldstein
Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Jason Sudeikis
Best Comedy Series
The White Lotus (HBO) – 2
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Jennifer Coolidge
Bes Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Murray Bartlett
What If…? (Disney+) – 1
Best Animated Series
Yellowjackets (Showtime) – 1
Best Actress in a Drama Series – Melanie Lynskey
WINS BY STUDIO/NETWORK FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
HBO/HBO Max – 10
Netflix – 7
Apple TV+ – 5
Warner Bros. – 4
Focus Features – 3
20th Century Fox – 2
Searchlight – 2
Disney – 1
Disney+ – 1
Hulu – 1
Janus Films – 1
Showtime – 1
Sony Pictures Animation – 1
United Artists Releasing – 1
Universal – 1
