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Laura Donaldson

By Laura Donaldson

Film & TV Reporter

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The 2023 award season is in full swing and, following the Golden Globes last week, on Sunday night it was time for the Critics Choice Awards.

The awards, which celebrate the best in cinema and television each year, took place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Chelsea Handler oversaw the night's proceedings as host for the awards, which are voted on by the Critics Choice Association.

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The big winner of the evening was actor Brendan Fraser, who has been lauded for his role in The Whale, and the star gave an emotional speech after being named Best Actor for his portrayal in the Darren Aronofsky-directed drama.

Brendan Fraser at the Critics Choice Awards

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Fraser, who plays a 600-pound gay, reclusive man in the movie, told the audience through tears: "If you're like Charlie, who I played in this movie, in any way, struggle with obesity, or you just feel like you're in a dark sea—I want you to know that if you can just get to your feet and go to the light, good things will happen."

Other notable winners included Everything Everywhere All At Once, which took home Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Ke Huy Quan, Best Director for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheiner, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing, and Cate Blanchett, who was awarded Best Actress for her role in Tár.

Better Call Saul, which was snubbed at the 2023 Golden Globes, dominated the television categories, winning Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series for Bob Odenkirk, and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Giancarlo Esposito.

Jennifer Coolidge continued her winning streak for her role as Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus, taking home another gong for Best Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, while Amanda Seyfried also won yet another Best Actress award for her portrayal of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout.

Chelsea Handler at the Critics Choice Awards

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Meanwhile, on the comedy side of things, Quinta Brunson's Abbott Elementary was the show to beat, taking home Best Comedy Series and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Newsweek has everything you need to know about who took home a trophy at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.

Critics Choice 2023 Film Winners

Best Picture

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Angela Bassett Critics Choice Awards

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Best Young Actor/Actress

Best Acting Ensemble

Best Director

Best Original Screenplay

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

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Best Production Design

Best Editing

Best Costume Design

Best Hair and Makeup

Best Visual Effects

Avatar: The Way of Water

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Best Comedy

Best Animated Film

Best Foreign Language Film

Best Song

Best Score

Critics Choice 2023 TV Winners

Best Drama Series

Better Call Saul team at Critic Choice

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Best Actor in a Drama Series

Best Actress In A Drama Series

Best Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

Best Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Best Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary Critics Choice Awards

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Best Actor In A Comedy Series

Best Actress In A Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

Best Limited Series

Best Movie Made For Television

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story still image

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Best Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Made For Television

Best Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie Made For Television

Best Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Made For Television

Best Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie Made For Television

Niecy Nash at Critics Choice Awards

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Best Foreign Language Series

Best Animated Series

Best Talk Show

Best Comedy Special

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