The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards took place on February 7, 2025, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The ceremony was initially scheduled for January 12 but was postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The ceremony was initially scheduled for January 12 but was postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Big Winners of the Night
Jon M. Chu is a Chinese-American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.
Born on November 2, 1979, in Palo Alto, California, he rose to prominence with his work on the Step Up franchise.
Chu's breakthrough film was the romantic comedy 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' (2018), which became a global hit on Netflix.
He has also directed 'Jem and the Holograms' (2015) and 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018).
With his versatility in handling various genres, Chu continues to make a significant impact on the entertainment industry.
‘Anora,’ a film about an exotic dancer’s star-crossed romance with a Russian heir, took home the top trophy for Best Picture. This comes as no surprise, given its critical acclaim and recent win at the Golden Globes. However, it’s worth noting that ‘Emilia Pérez,’ which was embroiled in controversy this awards season due to star Karla Sofía Gascón‘s tweets about Black and Muslim people, won three awards, including Best Foreign Language Film.
Film Winners
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Best Picture: ‘Anora’
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Best Actor: Adrien Brody, ‘The Brutalist’ (this marks a comeback for the 51-year-old actor, who has struggled to match his early success in the 2002 film ‘The Pianist’)
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Best Actress: Demi Moore, ‘The Substance’ (her second major televised prize after triumphing at the Golden Globes last month)
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Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, ‘A Real Pain’
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Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, ‘Emilia Pérez’
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Best Young Actor/Actress: Maisy Stella, ‘My Old Ass’
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Best Acting Ensemble: ‘Conclave’
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Best Director: Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked’ (a surprise win for the director)
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Best Original Screenplay: Coralie Fargeat, ‘The Substance’
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Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan, ‘Conclave’
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Best Animated Film: ‘The Wild Robot’
TV Winners
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Best Drama Series: ‘Shōgun’ (four awards in total for this series)
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Best Comedy Series: ‘Hacks’ (three wins for this series as well)
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Best Limited Series: ‘Baby Reindeer’
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Best TV Movie: ‘Rebel Ridge’
Adrien Brody was born on April 14, 1973, in San Diego, California.
He began acting at a young age, making his stage debut at the tender age of 10.
Brody's early career included roles in Off-Broadway productions and appearances in various short films.
His breakthrough role came in 2002 when he played the lead in 'The Pianist,' earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor, which was directed by Roman Polanski.
This recognition catapulted him to international fame, solidifying his position as a talented and versatile actor.
Demi Moore is a renowned American actress, born on November 11, 1962, in Rosalyn, New York.
She rose to fame with her breakout role in the 1984 film 'St. Elmo's Fire.'
Throughout her career, Moore has appeared in over 30 films, including 'Ghost', 'A Few Good Men', and 'Indecent Proposal'.
She was married to actor Bruce Willis from 1987 to 2000 and Ashton Kutcher from 2005 to 2013.
Moore is known for her versatility as an actress and her commitment to social causes.
Other Notable Wins
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Best Foreign Language Film: ‘Emilia Pérez’
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Best Song: “El Mal” from ‘Emilia Pérez’ ( Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Camille)
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Best Score: ‘Challengers’ (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross)
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