Attending the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Jennifer Aniston continued to embrace her iconic ‘The Rachel’ haircut. Following her bold hair choice at the Golden Globes, the stunning actress showcased her locks in a subtly wavy style with a middle part. Donning a chic black bustier top and matching pants, she effortlessly flaunted her toned physique. Adding a touch of glamour to her fashion-forward ensemble, Jennifer opted for a long train and minimal jewelry, allowing her décolletage to remain unadorned. It comes as no surprise that her show, The Morning Show, received a remarkable six nominations in the TV categories, including best drama series, at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards.
Jennifer Aniston proudly showcased her iconic ‘The Rachel’ hairstyle while gracing the red carpet at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards held in Los Angeles last Sunday.
Once again, the breathtaking actress effortlessly channelled her iconic character Rachel from the beloved television series Friends, as she was spotted embracing her 1994 persona.
At the recent Golden Globes, the gorgeous actress made a striking appearance, flaunting a revived hairstyle (shown in the left image).
Both Jennifer and Reese Witherspoon received nominations in the highly anticipated best actress category. Additionally, notable recognition was bestowed upon Billy Crudup, Nicole Beharie, and Karen Pittman for their outstanding performances in supporting roles.
With her black bustier top and coordinating pants, Jennifer completely transformed the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica into a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie. She exuded elegance and radiated the charm of a true movie star.
Jennifer enhanced her trendy outfit by incorporating a gracefully flowing train, complemented by a solitary ring and a pair of earrings, all while elegantly leaving her neckline unembellished.
In the world of television, The Morning Show takes the lead as it secures an impressive six nominations.
The celebrity snapped a picture together with her fellow actress Reese Witherspoon at the glamorous event.
The couple could be spotted embracing affectionately while making their way down the vibrant red carpet.
Reese was amazed by Jennifer’s stylish outfit at the Critics Choice Awards. Host Chelsea Handler took matters into her own hands by demanding an on-air moment for Barbie’s Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig, who won Best Comedy. Surprisingly, Paul Giamatti also defeated Cillian Murphy in an unexpected victory. The night was filled with triumphs for Emma Stone, Oppenheimer, and Succession as well.
Barbie, a blockbuster film that raked in an impressive $1.4 billion globally last year, received the prestigious award for best comedy film. However, it wasn’t originally scheduled to be announced during the broadcast. Chelsea, aged 48, took a stand against this decision and went off-script after a commercial break. The event took place at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, with a star-studded red carpet.
The host made a rebellious announcement, stating, “Earlier tonight, Barbie was awarded the best comedy. I’ll go against the plan because Greta and Margot deserve to give a speech. Would you mind coming up to accept the award for Best Comedy?” Margot, 33, and filmmaker Greta, aged 40, promptly got up and made impromptu speeches as they received the prestigious accolade. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements in both film and television programming throughout the year 2023.
Barbie actresses Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig joyously accepted the award for Best Comedy at the Critics Choice Awards, following a request from host Chelsea Handler for an on-air moment. The unexpected turn of events also saw Paul Giamatti surprisingly win over Cillian Murphy in a night where Emma Stone, Oppenheimer, and Succession emerged victorious.
The winning film surpassed tough competition from American Fiction, Bottoms, The Holdovers, No Hard Feelings, and Poor Things. However, the most astonishing twist of the evening occurred when Paul Giamatti triumphed over the favored Cillian Murphy in the Best Actor category. Paul, aged 56, was nominated for his role in The Holdovers, while Cillian, aged 47, was recognized for his performance in Oppenheimer. They were up against strong contenders including Bradley Cooper for Maestro, Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon, Colman Domingo for Rustin, and Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction.
In The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti portrays a grumpy history teacher at a secluded prep school who must stay on campus during the holidays with a troubled student who has nowhere else to go.
Meanwhile, Emma Stone experienced a remarkable night as she was crowned Best Actress for her role in Poor Things. The 35-year-old actress, who had also won at the Golden Globe Awards the previous week, was in awe as she prevailed in a highly competitive category, contending against esteemed actresses such as Lily Gladstone for Killers Of The Flower Moon, Sandra Hüller for Anatomy of a Fall, Greta Lee for Past Lives, Carey Mulligan for Maestro, and Margot Robbie for Barbie.
During her acceptance speech, Emma Stone graciously acknowledged each of her worthy competitors, expressing her disbelief at the magnitude of talent in the category. She stated, “Um, I’ll be honest. I’m completely blown away. I didn’t think I’d have anything to say because this is just insane. This category is ridiculously stacked. Lily, come on, Margot. What can I say about Carey? Okay, Greta and Sandra Huller. This just doesn’t make any sense.”
The night took an unexpected turn when Paul Giamatti emerged victorious in the Best Actor category, leaving the favored Cillian Murphy behind, much to everyone’s astonishment.
Emma Stone dazzled the audience as she was awarded Best Actress for her incredible performance in the film Poor Things. In this captivating movie, she brilliantly portrays the dual characters of Bella Baxter and Victoria Blessington, who are both brought back to life by the unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter, brilliantly played by Willem Dafoe.
Although Cillian Murphy did not win, the film Oppenheimer had a remarkable night, receiving the highest honor of Best Picture. It also took home the most awards of the evening, winning a total of five, including Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Ensemble.
The night reached its climax when Oppenheimer triumphed over tough competition from films such as American Fiction, Barbie, The Color Purple, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, Poor Things, and Saltburn.
Oppenheimer tells the remarkable story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American scientist who played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan also had a well-deserved victory, winning Best Director for the film, surpassing other talented directors like Bradley Cooper for Maestro, Greta Gerwig for Barbie, Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things, Alexander Payne for The Holdovers, and Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon.
Earlier in the evening, the talented Robert Downey Jr. won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his exceptional performance in Oppenheimer. He outshone strong contenders such as Sterling K. Brown for American Fiction, Robert De Niro for Killers of the Flower Moon, Ryan Gosling for Barbie, Charles Melton for May December, and Mark Ruffalo for Poor Things.
In Oppenheimer, Downey Jr. magnificently portrays Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval officer and esteemed member of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Oppenheimer (on the left) and Succession emerged victorious, clinching the titles of Best Picture and Best Drama series, respectively.
Oppenheimer enjoyed a tremendous evening, receiving the prestigious Best Picture award and surpassing tough competition from films such as American Fiction, Barbie, The Color Purple, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, Poor Things, and Saltburn.
On the small screen, Succession emerged triumphant as the most successful series of the night, winning the esteemed Best Drama Series accolade.
This captivating drama outshined other notable contenders, including The Crown (Netflix), The Diplomat (Netflix), The Last Of Us (HBO | Max), Loki (Disney+), The Morning Show (Apple TV+), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+), and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max).
Jesse Armstrong, the executive producer and writer, gracefully accepted the award, expressing gratitude towards HBO for their unwavering support. He specifically thanked Casey and Nora and humorously mentioned how this night in an aircraft hangar was the pinnacle of his experiences. Overall, a heartfelt thank you was conveyed.
The series centers around the influential Roy family, who control the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world. However, their world is turned upside down when their father, Logan Roy, steps down from the company, leading to a series of events, power struggles, and riveting drama that ultimately culminate in the death of the family patriarch. The question of who will take over now looms over them.
Succession co-stars Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin, although not victorious in inheriting their onscreen father’s empire, both achieved personal triumphs at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night.
Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin, the talented siblings from Succession, may not have inherited the throne from their fictional father Logan Roy, but they certainly received their well-deserved recognition at the Critics Choice Awards this past Sunday evening.
The on-screen siblings happily showed off their awards in the press room. The 36-year-old Australian actress and 41-year-old American actor emerged victorious as they were crowned Best Actress and Actor in a Drama Series for their immensely popular HBO show. Sarah faced tough competition from Jennifer Aniston in “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+, Aunjanue Ellis in “Justified: City Primeval” on FX, Bella Ramsey in “The Last of Us” on HBO | Max, Keri Russell in “The Diplomat” on Netflix, and Reese Witherspoon in “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.
Sarah’s character, Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Roy, is the youngest child and only daughter of Logan. As a left-leaning political fixer, she previously worked for presidential candidate Gil Eavis, whose political beliefs clash with Waystar. Eventually, she departs from the world of politics and dedicates herself to developing a future at Waystar.
On the other hand, Kieran surpassed competition from Tom Hiddleston in “Loki” on Disney+, Timothy Olyphant in “Justified: City Primeval” on FX, Pedro Pascal in “The Last of Us” on HBO | Max, Ramón RodrÃguez in “Will Trent” on ABC, and Jeremy Strong in “Succession” on HBO | Max.
The Critics Choice Awards are an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding achievements in film and television. They have historically served as a reliable indicator of who will receive Academy Award nominations.
