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2026 Critics Choice Awards: Handler Honors Keaton, Big Wins

1/6/2026

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Handler Honors Keaton

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler on January 4 in Santa Monica, opened the awards season.
Chelsea Handler paid tribute to Diane Keaton, the actress who died in October, wearing a tuxedo reminiscent of her style.
"Sinners" and "Frankenstein" each won four awards, while Adolescence dominated the limited series categories.
Leonardo DiCaprio faced attendance challenges.

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Awards Celebration Highlights

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards saw One Battle After Another win Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Sinners secured four awards, including Best Original Screenplay.
Netflix's Adolescence dominated the limited series categories, winning Best Limited Series and acting awards.
Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme, with Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress for Hamnet.
Chelsea Handler hosted the event, which highlighted star power and critical acclaim.

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Adolescence Takes Awards

Adolescence won Best Limited Series at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, signaling momentum toward the Oscars.
Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty won Best Actor in a Limited Series and Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for Adolescence.
Sarah Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series for All Her Fault.
Noah Wyle won Best Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt.
Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus.

History

Historical Context

The Critics' Choice Awards, established by the Broadcast Film Critics Association in 1995, have evolved to honor excellence in both film and television. The 2000 ceremony recognized "Gladiator" as Best Picture and celebrated "The Sopranos," reflecting changing audience tastes. By 2026, the awards continued to highlight diverse talent, underscoring their significance in shaping careers and cultural conversations in entertainment.

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Handler Honors Keaton

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler on January 4 in Santa Monica, opened the awards season.
Chelsea Handler paid tribute to Diane Keaton, the actress who died in October, wearing a tuxedo reminiscent of her style.
"Sinners" and "Frankenstein" each won four awards, while Adolescence dominated the limited series categories.
Leonardo DiCaprio faced attendance challenges.

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