Timothee Chalamet had his crowning moment as he earned Best Actor at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards and publicly declared his love girlfriend Kylie Jenner, but it was One Battle After Another which took home the top prize of the night.
The 30-year-old actor beat out living legend Leonardo DiCaprio as he was recognized for his work in ping-pong drama Marty Supreme at the gala held in Santa Monica, California on Sunday.
However, it was DiCaprio’s film One Battle After Another which earned Best Picture on a night that Jessie Buckley upset a star-studded field in the Best Actress category for her work in Hamnet.
On the television side it was HBO drama The Pitt which took home the coveted Best Drama Series Award with leading man Noah Wyle being recognized for his work in the Best Actor in a Drama Series category.
Meanwhile, during Chalamet’s acceptance speech, he publicly recognized his 28-year-old mogul girlfriend Jenner as he said: ‘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.’
Kylie appeared to have tears in her eyes and she stared adoringly at the actor on stage and said: ‘I love you, too.’
The New York native beat out an impressive field including the aforementioned DiCaprio – One Battle After Another, Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon , Michael B. Jordan – Sinners, and Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent.
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He stumbled through his acceptance speech and admitted to being nervous as he individually recognized the actors he was nominated against.
Earlier in his speech, he recognized director Josh Safdie as he said: ‘Thanks for crafting a role and a story.
‘You know, Josh, you made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn’t preach to the audience about what’s right and wrong. I think we should all be telling stories like that. Thank you for this dream.’
In the film he portrays Marty Mauser who is a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley upset a star-studded field as she earned Best Actress for her stunning work in Hamnet.
The 36-year-old Irish actress triumphed over Emma Stone – Bugonia, Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee, Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value in the hotly contested category.
The Pitt is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.
Jean Smart made history as she earned her fourth straight Best Actress in a Comedy Series honor.
The 74-year-old acting icon has previously won the same category in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Last year Ayo Edebiri earned the honor for her work on The Bear, but Hacks was not eligible for any awards.
Unfortunately, Hacks did not win the top honor of Best Comedy series as they were bested by the Seth Rogen led The Studio after winning last year.
Regardless, Smart triumphed over an impressive field including: Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This, Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face, Rose McIver – Ghosts, Edi Patterson – The Righteous Gemstones, and Carrie Preston – Elsbeth.
The talented actress highlighted the contentious relationship between talent and critics before concluding: ‘So I thank the Critics Association for your appreciation of our little show Hacks.
‘And thank you all so much. And my fellow nominees, brilliant beyond brilliant.’
Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast comedy writer in their mid-20s (Hannah Einbinder).
Meanwhile, the aforementioned The Studio beat out Hacks and a field including Abbott Elementary (ABC), Elsbeth (CBS), Ghosts (CBS), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and The Righteous Gemstones for Best Comedy Series.
It also earned individual honors for Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz in the Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively.
Rogen, 43, joked during his acceptance speech: ‘This is so nice. As someone who deeply, deeply cares what critics think of them and their work, this is like what I’m looking for.
‘I can cancel therapy this week. I’m good. I’m fixed. I’m fine, I think.’
The Studio follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together.
Owen Cooper earned a massive win as Adolescence nearly swept the limited series categories.
The 16-year-old rising star became the youngest ever to earn Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his name-making role for Netflix.
It wasn’t the only big win for Adolescence as Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television and Stephen Graham took home Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television.
It also took home the top honor Best Limited Series All Her Fault (Peacock), Chief of War (Apple TV), Death by Lightning (Netflix), Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock), Dope Thief (Apple TV), Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu), and The Girlfriend (Prime Video).
Adolescence is centered around a 13-year-old named Jamie Miller (Cooper) who is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.
During his speech Cooper was earnest as he began it by saying: ‘Thank you to the critics and to everyone behind the scenes who made this night possible.
‘This past year has been a complete whirlwind for me and my family, honestly. It’s changed our lives forever. We’re forever grateful. We cherish every single moment of it.’
Cooper triumphed over an impressive field including: Wagner Moura – Dope Thief, Nick Offerman – Death by Lightning, Michael Peña – All Her Fault, Ashley Walters – Adolescence, and Ramy Youssef – Mountainhead.
Adolescence did not sweep limited series or movie categories as the project did not earn a nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television which Sarah Snook won.
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Meanwhile, The Studio beat out Hacks and a field including Abbott Elementary (ABC), Elsbeth (CBS), Ghosts (CBS), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and The Righteous Gemstones for Best Comedy Series
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It also earned individual honors for Seth Rogen (left) and Ike Barinholtz (right) in the Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series categories, respectively
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Rogen, 43, joked during his acceptance speech: ‘This is so nice. As someone who deeply, deeply cares what critics think of them and their work, this is like what I’m looking for. ‘I can cancel therapy this week. I’m good. I’m fixed. I’m fine, I think.’
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The Studio follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together
The 38-year-old Australian actress earned the honor for her work in Peacock limited Series All Her Fault.
She beat out Jessica Biel – The Better Sister, Meghann Fahy – Sirens, Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex, Robin Wright – The Girlfriend, and Renée Zellweger – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Snook hilariously revealed that she did not prepare a speech leading up to the event as she said: ‘My husband was like, you seem a bit distant in the car on the way here.
‘I was like, “yeah, I just had forgotten what we were doing and I didn’t write a speech or anything, and I’m just trying to go through things here.” Then I forgot when I got here again because it was nice to see everybody. Now I’m regretting everything.’
All Her Fault is centered around a mother named Marissa Irvine (played by Snook) whose son vanishes after a play date at the park and is thrust into a desperate search to uncover the truth behind is disappearance.
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Owen Cooper earned a massive win as Adolescence swept the limited series categories for Netflix
