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Chelsea Handler Delivers a Stylish Salute to Diane Keaton at 2026 Critics Choice Awards

At one point during the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, host Chelsea Handler took the stage wearing a tuxedo over a white shirt and black tie.

โ€œThis little outfit is my nod to Diane Keaton,โ€ she said, adding that the late actress is โ€œanother person I think we should be remembering tonight.โ€ Handler added that she was โ€œsomebody who made a big contribution to all of us and all the people in the room here.โ€

โ€œSo I think itโ€™s good vibrations to remember all of these good people, right,โ€ she continued. โ€œLetโ€™s keep the vibes high.โ€

The Oscar-winning actress passed away on Oct. 11 at the age of 79.


Chelsea Handler Also Paid Tribute to Rob & Michele Reiner

During her opening remarks, Handler shared that Rob Reiner was โ€œthe nicest guy in Hollywood.โ€

โ€œAnyone who ever spent time with Rob Reiner knows that the minute you met him, he felt like an old friend,โ€ Handler said (via PEOPLE). โ€œWhen you were in a conversation with him, he was present and he was focused and he was funny, and he would ask you tons of questions, whether you were discussing politics or film or the latest beauty trends, he was all in.โ€

โ€œRob and Michele were tireless in their efforts to so many important causes, all stemming from one basic idea: decency,โ€ She added. โ€œThat we should all look out for each other, and I think we can all agree that we definitely need more of that. So letโ€™s use tonight as a reminder of that decency and a reminder of everything Rob and Michele stood for.โ€


Critics Choice Awards 2026 Winners

Drama TV Awards Winners

  • Best Drama Series: โ€œThe Pittโ€
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle โ€“ โ€œThe Pittโ€
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn โ€“ โ€œPluribusโ€
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman โ€“ โ€œSeveranceโ€
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa โ€“ โ€œThe Pittโ€

Comedy TV Awards Winners

  • Best Comedy Series: โ€œThe Studioโ€
  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen โ€“ โ€œThe Studioโ€
  • Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart โ€“ โ€œHacksโ€
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholtz โ€“ โ€œThe Studioโ€
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James โ€“ โ€œAbbott Elementaryโ€
  • Best Comedy Special: โ€œSNL50: The Anniversary Specialโ€

Limited Series & Made-For-TV Movie Awards Winners

  • Best Limited Series: โ€œAdolescenceโ€
  • Best Movie Made for Television: โ€œBridget Jones: Mad About the Boyโ€
  • Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television: Stephen Graham โ€“ โ€œAdolescenceโ€
  • Best Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television: Sarah Snook โ€“ โ€œAll Her Faultโ€
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television: Owen Cooper โ€“ โ€œAdolescenceโ€
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television: Erin Doherty โ€“ โ€œAdolescenceโ€

Other TV Awards Winners

  • Best Talk Show: โ€œJimmy Kimmel Live!โ€
  • Best Variety Series (New): โ€œLast Week Tonight With John Oliverโ€
  • Best Animated Series: โ€œSouth Parkโ€
  • Best Foreign Language Series: โ€œSquid Gameโ€

Film Awards Winners

  • Best Picture: โ€œOne Battle After Anotherโ€
  • Best Actor: Timothรฉe Chalamet โ€“ โ€œMarty Supremeโ€
  • Best Actress: Jessie Buckley โ€“ โ€œHamnetโ€
  • Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi โ€“ โ€œFrankensteinโ€
  • Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan โ€“ โ€œWeaponsโ€
  • Best Young Actor / Actress: Miles Caton โ€“ โ€œSinnersโ€
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson โ€“ โ€œOne Battle After Anotherโ€
  • Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler โ€“ โ€œSinnersโ€
  • Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson โ€“ โ€œOne Battle After Anotherโ€
  • Best Animated Feature: โ€œKPop Demon Huntersโ€
  • Best Comedy: โ€œThe Naked Gunโ€
  • Best Foreign Language Film: โ€œThe Secret Agentโ€
  • Best Cinematography: Adolpho Veloso โ€“ โ€œTrain Dreamsโ€
  • Best Editing: Stephen Mirrione โ€“ โ€œF1โ€
  • Best Production Design: Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau โ€“ โ€œFrankensteinโ€
  • Best Score: Ludwig Gรถransson โ€“ โ€œSinnersโ€
  • Best Song: โ€œGoldenโ€ by Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, Teddy โ€“ โ€œKPop Demon Huntersโ€
  • Best Hair and Makeup: Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey โ€“ โ€œFrankensteinโ€
  • Best Visual Effects: Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett โ€“ โ€œAvatar: Fire and Ashโ€
  • Best Stunt Design (New): Wade Eastwood โ€“ โ€œMission: Impossible โ€“ The Final Reckoningโ€
  • Best Casting / Ensemble (New): Francine Maisler โ€“ โ€œSinnersโ€
  • Best Sound (New): Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, Gareth John โ€“ โ€œF1โ€

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