The 2025 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will begin on Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m., at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
The big night — postponed twice due to the damaging Los Angeles wildfires — has arrived to honor film and television’s achievements, such as best picture. This year’s ceremony is highly competitive after major successes in films and performances, such as “Wicked” and “Anora.”
Follow along for live updates on tonight’s winners and moments.
Host Chelsea Handler Thanks Los Angeles First Responders — 7:00 p.m. EST
Handler takes a moment to address the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires with Los Angeles first responders sitting behind her as special guests this evening. She expressed her gratitude to the firefighters, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity Volunteers.
Attendees stood up from their seats and applauded for the responders.
Handler Opens the Night with Monologue — 7:05 p.m. EST

Chelsea Handler, the Critics Choice host for a third consecutive year, began the night with her opening monologue, poking fun at “It Ends With Us” stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni amid their feud.
“So it is important in times like these to have a distraction,” said Handler, alluding to the Los Angeles wildfires and political moments in President Donald Trump’s second term.
“And that’s why I want to personally extend my gratitude,” said Handler, pausing for effect. “To Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.”
Kate Hudson and Meredith Hagner Present First Award of the Night, Best Ensemble — 7:15 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Ensemble:
- “Anora”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Perez”
- “Saturday Night”
- “Sing Sing”
- “Wicked”
“Conclave” Wins the Critics Choice for Best Ensemble — 7:16 p.m. EST

“Thank you, Critics Choice, on behalf of the extraordinary group of eminences that you saw,” best actor nominee Ralph Fiennes said onstage while accepting the award on behalf of the crew.
“I can’t remember everyone, but I can thank our wonderful director [and producer] who brought us together.”
Allison Tolman and Chase Stokes Present the Critics Choice Nominees for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series– 7:22 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
- Asher Grodman, “Ghosts”
- Harvey Guillén, “What We Do in the Shadows”
- Brandon Scott Jones, “Ghosts”
- Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
- Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
Nominees for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
- Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
- Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”
- Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
- Stephanie Koenig, “English Teacher”
- Patti LuPone, “Agatha All Along”
- Annie Potts, “Young Sheldon”
Michael Urie and Hannah Einbinder Give Dual Acceptance Speeches for Supporting Role Win — 7:24 p.m. EST

Hannah Einbinder took home the Critics Choice for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks.” This is the first win of the night for Hacks which is also nominated for Best Comedy and Best Actress.
“Off the top of my head, I would say that we are on the brink of a really dark era of climate denial,” said Einbinder in her acceptance speech.
“I want to encourage everyone to fight for each other. Hopefully, we can all use our voices on this issue because planet Earth will be fine. It’s humanity in trouble.”
Michael Urie wins the Critics Choice for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for “Shrinking.”
“This is an incredible honor,” said Urie. “My character on Shrinking is 90% writing. Those writers have figured out how to make me look good every step of the way.”
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Shanola Hampton Present the Critics Choice for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television — 7:28 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:
- Robert Downey Jr., “The Sympathizer”
- Hugh Grant, “The Regime”
- Ron Cephas Jones, “Genius: MLK/X”
- Logan Lerman, “We Were the Lucky Ones”
- Liev Schreiber, “The Perfect Couple”
- Treat Williams, “FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans”
Nominees for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:
- Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”
- Leila George, “Disclaimer”
- Betty Gilpin, “Three Women”
- Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
- Deirdre O’Connell, “The Penguin”
- Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country”
Liev Schreiber and Jessica Gunning Win for Their Supporting Roles in a Limited Series — 7:30 p.m. EST

Liev Schreiber accepted the Critics Choice for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television in his performance for “The Perfect Couple.”
“Thank you to my beautiful wife and my son for convincing me to come,” said Schreiber. “I told them that there’s no way on God’s Earth that in that company that I would win this award.”
Jessica Gunning accepted the Critics Choice for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television in her performance for “Baby Reindeer.”
“Richard [Gadd] who isn’t here tonight… changed my life choosing me to play Martha,” said Gunning.
Aldis Hodge and Melissa Rauch Present the Critics Choice for “Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Drama Series” — 7:37 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
- Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun”
- Michael Emerson, “Evil”
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar, “Found”
- Takehiro Hira, “Shōgun”
- John Lithgow, “The Old Man”
- Sam Reid, “Interview with the Vampire”
Nominees for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
- Moeka Hoshi, “Shōgun”
- Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
- Nicole Kidman, “Special Ops: Lioness”
- Skye P. Marshall, “Matlock”
- Anna Sawai, “Pachinko”
- Fiona Shaw, “Bad Sisters”
Tadanobu Asano and Moeka Hoshi Win the Critics Choice for Their Supporting Roles on the Drama Series, “Shōgun” — 7:39 p.m. EST

Tadanobu Asano and Moeka Hoshi won the Critics Choice for their supporting roles in “Shōgun.”
Hoshi walked to the stage with tears streaming down her face.
“I’m crying too much,” said Hoshi. “I’m a crybaby.”
Hoshi, from Japan, introduced herself to fellow attendees inside the space of Barker Hangar. After expressing her gratitude to the cast and crew, Hoshi had a message for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
“My heart goes out to those who lost their homes and loved ones,” said Hoshi. “Please remember that you’re not alone, even from Japan. I always think and remember you.”
Asano was unable to attend tonight’s ceremony, and his award was accepted on his behalf.
Craig Robinson Present the Critics Choice for “Best Animated Feature” — 7:42 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Animated Feature:
- “Flow”
- “Inside Out 2”
- “Memoir of a Snail”
- “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
- “The Wild Robot”
The Wild Robot wins the Critics Choice for Best Animated Feature — 7:44 p.m. EST

Chris Sanders, director of “The Wild Robot,” thanked the cast, crew, and ensemble in his acceptance speech for Best Animated Feature. Lupita Nyong’o and Jeff Hermann joined Sanders on stage.
“You wake up one day and you realize you’ve been doing this for a long time,” said Sanders.
Hermann, a resident of Altadena, Calif., took a moment to thank the first responders who battled the Los Angeles wildfires.
“From everyone near and far whose love and support in this tremendous wave of outreach in the weeks that followed,” said Hermann. “It really speaks to the spirit of kindness and community, which our movie is about.”
Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell Present the Critics Choice for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television — 7:51 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:
- Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
- Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
- Tom Hollander, “FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans”
- Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”
- Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”
- Andrew Scott, “Ripley”
Colin Farrell Wins the Critics Choice for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television — 7:53 p.m. EST

Colin Farrell took home the Critics Choice for his lead role as Penguin in the Batman spin-off series, “The Penguin.”
Farrell expressed his gratitude to the critics and praised the series’ producers, directors, and makeup department.
Farell also thanked the Los Angeles first responders attending tonight’s ceremony as special guests.
“To see them out there fighting it every day, tirelessly, selflessly, and in a world that is so rife with division and separation… I thank them from the bottom of my heart,” said Farell.
Kathryn Hahn and David Harbour Presents the Critics Choice for Best Actress for a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television — 7:56 p.m. EST
Nominees for Best Actress for a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:
- Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
- Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”
- Jessica Lange, “The Great Lillian Hall”
- Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
- Phoebe-Rae Taylor, “Out of My Mind”
- Naomi Watts, “FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans”
Cristin Milioti wins the Critics Choice for Best Actress for a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television — 7:59 p.m. EST

“Oh my God, guys,” Cristin Milioti said loud enough for viewers at home to hear as she made her way to the stage to accept her award for best actress in a limited series or movie made for television.
“This has been the role of my wildest dreams,” said Milioti. “I dreamed of playing a role like this since I was a little kid and dreamed of it as an adult.”
Milioti breathlessly shared her gratitude to her friends and the cast and crew of “The Penguin.”
“I love acting more than anything,” said Milioti. “Thank you all for the work that you do — you have been with me in some of the most private moments.”


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