Jennifer Coolidge and Key Huy Quan kept their career comebacks going as they each won once again at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2023 on Sunday night. The two stars had both won at the Golden Globes earlier this week.
The 61-year-old actress was recognized in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama series category for her work in highly-popular HBO series The White Lotus.
She won over a talented set of nominees which included: Milly Alcock – House of the Dragon (HBO), Carol Burnett – Better Call Saul (AMC), Julia Garner – Ozark (Netflix), Audra McDonald – The Good Fight (Paramount+), and Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul (AMC).
Going for the gold: Jennifer Coolidge (left) and Key Huy Quan kept their career comebacks going as they each won once again at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2023 on Sunday night. The two stars had both won at the Golden Globes earlier this week.
Jennifer – who began her career in 1993 – had a very inspirational speech which concluded: ‘For all the people have sort of given up hope, I hope this gives you inspiration.
‘It’s all over till it’s over. It’s not over till you’re dead. So please, thank you. Thank you so much.’
Coolidge portrayed Tanya McQuoid, a troubled woman whose mother recently died and who seeks inner peace and discovery in the HBO series.
Earned it: She won over a talented set of nominees which included: Milly Alcock – House of the Dragon (HBO), Carol Burnett – Better Call Saul (AMC), Julia Garner – Ozark (Netflix), Audra McDonald – The Good Fight (Paramount+), and Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul (AMC)
Jennifer – who began her career in 1993 – had a very inspirational speech which concluded: ‘For all the people have sort of given up hope, I hope this gives you inspiration’
Leading lady: Coolidge portrayed Tanya McQuoid, a troubled woman whose mother recently died and who seeks inner peace and discovery in the HBO series
Meanwhile Quan, 51, earned his honor in the Best Supporting Actor category for Everything Everywhere All At Once after taking a 20-year break from acting.
He beat out: Paul Dano – The Fabelmans, Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway.
Quan said that he was trying not to cry as the win came as a shock to him as he said: ‘Ever since our movie came out, everyone has shown me so much kindness that it’s hard not to get emotional. I’m so, so nervous. This is so unexpected. You know. When I think about it, my comeback story could have been very, very different had it not been for the critics and the journalists.
‘I was bracing for different very reaction but because of your generosity, I was welcomed back with so much positivity. You have not only helped audiences find our little movie but you’ve also helped audiences to remember who I am. And for that, for that I am so, so grateful to you.’
Comeback kid: Meanwhile Quan, 51, earned his honor in the Best Supporting Actor category for Everything Everywhere All At Once after taking a 20-year break from acting
He beat out: Paul Dano – The Fabelmans, Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway
Quan said that he was trying not to cry as the win came as a shock to him as he said: ‘Ever since our movie came out, everyone has shown me so much kindness that it’s hard not to get emotional. I’m so, so nervous. This is so unexpected. You know. When I think about it, my comeback story could have been very, very different had it not been for the critics and the journalists’
Dynamic duo: Quan portrays Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once, who is the husband of Michelle Yeoh’s (pictured right) leading character Evelyn Quan Wang whose benevolence comes off as naïveté
Quan portrays Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once, who is the husband of Michelle Yeoh’s leading character Evelyn Quan Wang whose benevolence comes off as naïveté.
The first award was given to Amanda Seyfried, 37, who was recognized in the Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television category for her transformative role as Elizabeth Holmes for The Dropout.
She beat out an impressive field including: Julia Garner – Inventing Anna (Netflix), Lily James – Pam & Tommy (Hulu), Amber Midthunder – Prey (Hulu), Julia Roberts – Gaslit (Starz), and Michelle Pfeiffer – The First Lady (Showtime).
Amanda happily accepted the honor as she hit the podium and said: ‘First, this is amazing. I’m overwhelmed with being able to celebrate this show like this and I’m really proud of it.’
She accepted the honor for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes who founded Theranos in the based on a true story miniseries which documented the disgraced biotechnology company.
The 28th annual Critics’ Choice Awards are being held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall.
The Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert directed film is up for two of the most coveted prizes of the night including Best Picture and Best Comedy as the entire cast earned a Best Acting Ensemble nod.
Shining star: Amanda Seyfried took home the coveted first win at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2023 on Sunday night
She beat out an impressive field including: Julia Garner – Inventing Anna (Netflix), Lily James – Pam & Tommy (Hulu), Amber Midthunder – Prey (Hulu), Julia Roberts – Gaslit (Starz), and Michelle Pfeiffer – The First Lady (Showtime)
Transformation: The 36-year-old actress had tears running down her face as she accepted the honor for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes who founded Theranos in the based on a true story miniseries which documented the disgraced biotechnology company
For top prize of the night, Best Picture, Everything Everywhere All At Once faces stiff competition including: Avatar: The Way of Water, Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, RRR, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, and Women Talking.
In the Best Actress category, 60-year-old Yeoh is up against: Cate Blanchett – Tár, Viola Davis – The Woman King, Danielle Deadwyler – Till, Margot Robbie – Babylon, and Michelle Williams – The Fabelmans.
Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu are up for Best Supporting Actress as they are pitted against Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Jessie Buckley – Women Talking, Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Janelle Monáe – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Comeback kid Ke Huy Quan is up against Paul Dano – The Fabelmans, Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway.
Going for the gold: The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall
Movie magic: Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations
Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations.
Spielberg, 76, faces quite the field including James Cameron – Avatar: The Way of Water, Damien Chazelle – Babylon, Todd Field – Tár, Baz Luhrmann – Elvis, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once, Martin McDonagh – The Banshees of Inisherin, Sarah Polley – Women Talking, Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King, and S. S. Rajamouli – RRR.
In addition to receiving a Best Acting Ensemble nomination, several cast members were recognized for their standout performances including Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams, Best Supporting Actor nominees Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch, and Best Young Actor/Actress contender Gabriel LaBelle.
There are eleven Best Picture nominees this year due to an exact tie. Additionally, the CCA expanded the Best Director category to include ten nominees.
Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said: ‘We are so proud to be recognizing this incredible group of films and the people who made them possible.
Taking them to school: When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories
‘This recognition comes from a diverse group of more than 600 critics and entertainment reporters who share their opinions about film and television with millions of people every day, all year long. Our collective opinion about the year’s finest achievements is truly meaningful to the creative community.’
When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories.
In addition to Best Comedy Series, the show earned several acting nominations including Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Quinta Brunson.
Chris Perfetti and Tyler James Williams were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, while Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph both earned nods for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Better Call Saul followed with an impressive five nominations overall, while Gaslit, Reservation Dogs, and The Good Fight tied with four nominations each.
Woman of the hour: Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively
Major streaming platform Netflix received a total of 28 nominations – 13 for film, 15 for television – which is the most for any studio or network for the sixth year in a row.
It was also announced that Hollywood icon Jeff Bridges will receive the Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s show.
Numerous major stars were reportedly forced to miss the ceremony due to positive COVID-19 tests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Banshees Of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively.
The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement.
No doubt there will be plenty of interested parties as, historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.
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