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."
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Most nominated
The most nominated film at the Critics Choice Awards is Everything Everywhere All At Once, boasting a whopping 14 nominations.
Meanwhile, the most nominated TV show is Abbott Elementary, which is nominated for six awards.
Jeff Bridges to be honored tonight
Iconic actor Jeff Bridges will be honored tonight at the Critic Choice Awards.
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is set to take the stage to present Bridges with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Brendan Fraser stuns in spectacles
After not attending the Golden Globes, Brendan Fraser has arrived at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards.
Fraser is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in The Whale.
Brendan Fraser is up for Best Actor tonightCredit: Getty
