2025 Critics Choice Awards Highlights in Photos

Critics Choice Awards Highlights

The Critics Choice Awards took place on Sunday night in Santa Monica, California, honoring exceptional performances in both film and television.

Awards Overview

“Oppenheimer” emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing eight awards total, including the prestigious best film award. Additionally, “Barbie” triumphed with six awards, taking home the best comedy accolade. The leading television categories witnessed impressive wins from “Beef” and “The Bear,” both of which claimed four awards each. Notably, actor Harrison Ford received recognition with the career achievement award.

Producer Emma Thomas accepts the best film award for "Oppenheimer," alongside cast and crew members.
Producer Emma Thomas accepts the best film award for “Oppenheimer,” alongside cast and crew members.

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Brendan Fraser walks backstage with Emma Stone, winner of the best actress award for "Poor Things."
Brendan Fraser walks backstage with Emma Stone, winner of the best actress award for “Poor Things.”

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Christopher Nolan watches the show. Nolan won the best director award for "Oppenheimer."
Christopher Nolan watches the show. Nolan won the best director award for “Oppenheimer.”

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Ke Huy Quan hands the envelope to Sarah Snook after she received the award for best actress in a drama series.
Ke Huy Quan hands the envelope to Sarah Snook after she received the award for best actress in a drama series.

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Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie accept the best comedy award for "Barbie."
Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie accept the best comedy award for “Barbie.” Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The cast and crew of "The Bear" accept the award for best comedy series.
The cast and crew of “The Bear” accept the award for best comedy series. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Director James Mangold presents Harrison Ford with the career achievement award.
Director James Mangold presents Harrison Ford with the career achievement award. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
America Ferrera accepts the SeeHer award, which honors a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.
America Ferrera accepts the SeeHer award, which honors a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes, and pushes boundaries. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Host Chelsea Handler speaks in the crowd.
Host Chelsea Handler speaks in the crowd. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lee Sung Jin, writer and creator of "Beef," accepts the award for  best limited series.
Lee Sung Jin, writer and creator of “Beef,” accepts the award for best limited series.

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Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer embrace after Bailey won best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television for "Fellow Travelers."
Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer embrace after Bailey won best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television for “Fellow Travelers.”

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Kieran Culkin accepts the award for best actor in a drama series for "Succession."
Kieran Culkin accepts the award for best actor in a drama series for “Succession.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Oprah Winfrey greets "The Color Purple" stars Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson.
Oprah Winfrey greets “The Color Purple” stars Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson. John Shearer/Getty Images
From left, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin pose with the awards for best drama series for "Succession."
From left, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin pose with the awards for best drama series for “Succession.”

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach accepts the best supporting actor in a comedy series award for "The Bear."
Ebon Moss-Bachrach accepts the best supporting actor in a comedy series award for “The Bear.”

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Elizabeth Debicki and Billy Crudup hold their awards for best supporting actress and best supporting actor in a drama series, respectively.
Elizabeth Debicki and Billy Crudup hold their awards for best supporting actress and best supporting actor in a drama series, respectively.

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Robert Downey Jr. accepts the award for best supporting actor for "Oppenheimer."
Robert Downey Jr. accepts the award for best supporting actor for “Oppenheimer.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
"Barbie" stars America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt and Ryan Piers Williams take a selfie in the crowd.
“Barbie” stars America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt and Ryan Piers Williams take a selfie in the crowd.

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress for "The Holdovers."
Da’Vine Joy Randolph reacts to winning the award for best supporting actress for “The Holdovers.”

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Presenter Natasha Lyonne holds up the envelope for Steven Yeun, winner of the best actor in a limited series or movie made for television award.
Presenter Natasha Lyonne holds up the envelope for Steven Yeun, winner of the best actor in a limited series or movie made for television award.

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Host Chelsea Handler opens the show.
Host Chelsea Handler opens the show. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Billie Eilish walks the red carpet before the show.
Billie Eilish walks the red carpet before the show.

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People are seen reflected in Ayo Edebiri's sunglasses on the red carpet.
People are seen reflected in Ayo Edebiri’s sunglasses on the red carpet. Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Danielle Brooks poses for photographers.
Danielle Brooks poses for photographers. Aude Guerrucci/Reuters
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