Critics Choice Awards 2023 LIVE — Brendan Fraser breaks down in tears as fans say Michelle Yeoh was ‘robbed’
THE 28th annual Critics Choice Awards brought a few surprises to awards season - and some fans aren't pleased.
Former golden boy Brendan Fraser cemented his comeback by winning Best Actor for his performance in The Whale.
The actor came to the stage sobbing and through his tears, gave an emotional acceptance speech where he encouraged viewers by saying: "I want you to know that if you, too, can have the strength to just get to your feet and go to the light, good things will happen."
Meanwhile, fans were furious when Tár actress Cate Blanchett won the award for Best Actress over Michelle Yeoh for her performance in Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Viewers took to Twitter to say that Yeoh was "," with one : "MICHELLE YEOH WAS ROBBED AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT."
Read our 2023 Critics Choice Awards live blog for the latest updates...
Bob Odenkirk wins Best Supporting Actor
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk has won Best Actor in a Drama Series.
Zendaya won Best Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in Euphoria - but the award had to be accepted on her behalf.
Bob Odenkirk accepts the Best Actor in a Drama Series awardCredit: Getty Quinta calls for donations
Because Abbott Elementary is a comedy show about teachers in Philadelphia, Quinta Brunson challenged the Critics Choice Awards attendees to make donations to teachers across the country.
"I see a lot of rich people in the room tonight," Quinta said.
Best Comedy Series goes to...
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series.
Presenter Seth Rogen helped Quinta Brunson to the stage.
Jean Smart takes the prize
Hacks star Jean Smart has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
The actress isn't at the ceremony, so the award has been accepted on her behalf.
She beat out Quinta Brunson, Christina Applegate, Kaley Cuoco, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Devery Jacobs for the award.
The Critics Choice goes to...
JEREMY ALLEN WHITE has won Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in The Bear.
Just last week, the actor also won the Golden Globe.
Jeff Bridges wins huge award
Actor John Goodman presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to his friend Jeff Bridges.
Jeff remembers his late dad onstage because today happens to be his birthday.
Pinocchio wins
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Animated Feature.
This comes after the movie also won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature last week.
Daniel Radcliffe wins
The Critics Choice Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television has gone to DANIEL RADCLIFFE for his performance in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Daniel isn't present at the ceremony, so the award has been accepted on his behalf.
Best Supporting Actress revealed
The Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress goes to...
ANGELA BASSETT for her performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Best Supporting Actor named
Aubrey Plaza presents the Critics Choice Award to...
KE HUY QUAN for his performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once!
"I'm gonna try real hard to not cry tonight," the actor said at the start of his speech.
Fans notice one face missing
House of the Dragon fans are taking to Twitter to wonder if Emma D'Arcy is present at the Critics Choice Awards ceremony or not.
Janelle Monae sets the record straight
"My name is Janelle Monae and my pronouns are she/her/they/them," the actor said before joking and cussing - causing the stream to mute the speech.
The Glass Onion star has won the SeeHer Award, which has previously gone to recipients like Claire Foy and Halle Berry.
More about Janelle Monae
Born on December 1, 1985, Janelle Monae is a native of Kansas.
They began singing as a child while growing up in the church.
After graduating from FL Schlagle High School, Janelle moved to New York City to study theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
They dropped out the next year and headed to Atlanta to further their education.
In 2003, Janelle self-released their first album - a demo that they allegedly sold out of the back of their car.
By 2006, they were signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records.
Kate Hudson presents the next award
Glass Onion star Kate Hudson is presenting her costar Janelle Monae with the SeeHer Award.
The award honors a recipient that "advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries," according to the Critics Choice Association.
Henry Winkler is wearing a dirty shirt
Barry star Henry Winkler said that he didn't think he was going to win the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - so he didn't clean his shirt after the Golden Globes.
"Thank you so much, I love what I do and I get to do it every day," the legendary actor said.
Sheryl Lee Ralph takes the gold in a golden gown
While taking the stage to accept her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Sheryl Lee Ralph is stunning in a golden gown.
The actress gives an emotional speech and recalls how actor Sidney Poitier told her that she was a good actress when she was starting out in the industry.
"To the best cast on TV," Sheryl thanks her Abbott Elementary team: "Thank you."
Paul Walter Hauser announces pregnancy
Actor Paul Walter Hauser is taking home the award for his performance in Black Bird.
The star took to the stage and thanked his wife for his support before revealing that the couple is expecting!
The actor excitedly said: "The sequel is coming this April, another baby boy."
'In your face!'
Actress Niecy Nash has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited TV Series.
She tells her haters from the stage: "In your face!"
Best Supporting Actors announced
Giancarlo Esposito has won Best Supporting Actor for Better Call Saul.
Jennifer Coolidge has won Best Supporting Actress for White Lotus.
Unlikely duo takes the stage
Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson and Bumper in Berlin star Sarah Hyland are currently onstage to present the next awards.
The actresses are presenting the awards for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Drama TV Series.
Best Foreign Language Film is...
RRR has won the Critics Choice for Best Foreign Language Film.
The action film was directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad.
Amanda Seyfried wins
Amanda Seyfried has won Best Actress in a Limited Series for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout!
"This is a great result," Amanda joked.
The actress cussed on stage during her acceptance speech, causing the stream to go silent and the audience to crack up.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller present first award
The stars of upcoming movie The Gorge are presenting the first awards of the night.
Miles is rocking a mustache while Anya Taylor-Joy is stunning in a nude gown.
No one is safe
Chelsea Handler's opening monologue is spent joking about the celebrities in attendance at the event.
Stars like Michelle Pfeiffer, James Cameron, and even Prince Harry have already been joked about - and the night has just begun.
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The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards are live now from Los Angeles.
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