Critics Choice Awards 2023: Sheryl Lee Ralph earns acclaim for her powerful acceptance speech

EXCLUSIVE: Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta books have completed their long journey to the screen with a blockbuster TV series starring Oscar winner Nicole Kidman in the title role and Oscar nominee Jamie Lee Curtis as the famous forensic pathologist’s sister Dorothy, I have learned. Kidman is executive producing through Blossom Films and Curtis through Comet Pictures the drama, from writer-showrunner Liz Sarnoff (Barry) and Blumhouse Television, which I hear is nearing a two-season straight-to-series order at Prime Video. A rep for the streamer declined comment as deals for the project, to be produced by Amazon Studios and Blumhouse, are still being finalized. It is expected to receive an order for two eight-episode seasons, sources said.

Apparently, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach’s affair scandal was only a small part of the problem of what went down behind the scenes at ABC News!

Seth MacFarlane and his Fuzzy Door production company have signed with WME for representation. The move marks MacFarlane’s return to the agency following a move to CAA in 2017.

Brendan Fraser looked trimmer than ever as he arrived at London's Ham Yard Hotel for a The Whale Q&A event on Thursday.The actor, 54, who recently won the Best Actor gong at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday - cut a dapper figure in a black shirt, straight leg jeans and trainers as he stepped out.The star wrapped up against the chill in a navy sports jacket as he arrived.  Dapper: Brendan Fraser looked trimmer than ever as he arrived at London's Ham Yard Hotel for a The Whale Q&A event on ThursdayBrendan has recently been nominated for the Best Actor Award at the 2023 BAFTA Film awards due to be held on February 19.In The Whale, Brendan portrays Charlie a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.The outing comes after the actor sobbed as he earned the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor at the ceremony on Sunday night. The actor had tears running down his face as he earned the Best Actor gong for his work on The Whale in what was the most emotional moment of the night at the event which featured a star-studded red carpet.Fraser - who at several points had to stop his speech to gain his composure - ended his speech on an emotional and encouraging note as he said: 'If you, a guy like Charlie who I played played in this movie.

Academy Award winner Riz Ahmed and M3gan star Allison Williams have been tapped to host the 2023 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, January 24.

While Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is now one of the biggest movie stars in the world, back in 2001 he was just trying to break into the acting biz with The Mummy Returns.Brendan Fraser reprised his role as Rick O'Connell from the 1999 blockbuster The Mummy, but the sequel became a stepping stone to The Rock's greatness.While promoting his critically-acclaimed role in The Whale - which he won a Critics Choice Award for on Sunday - Fraser revealed secrets to some of his most beloved movies on The Drew Barrymore Show ... revealing he never actually talked to Johnson on set.

With the lively, fun and star-packed Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza ballroom (and accompanying viewing party upstairs that elegantly handled the 300 members and guests who lost the organization’s ticket lottery and couldn’t get a seat) now history, there is really nothing between it and the January 24 announcement of Oscar nominations. With the nationally televised show airing 48 hours before Oscar balloting closes (Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT) though, its influence could be strong, especially for moving speeches from the likes of Brendan Fraser; an impressive sweep of top categories Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan becoming the runaway train of acting winners thus far this season) for Everything Everywhere All At Once; and among other memorable moments, the great Guillermo del Toro looking to continue sweeping up every animated trophy in sight.

The Critics Choice Awards aired Sunday night without much fanfare. The CW’s broadcast of the 28th annual ceremony drew just 900,000 viewers, according to early Nielsen numbers.

In his new ad campaign, former Navy prosecutor Ron DeSantis dons an aviator outfit replete with goggles, billing himself as “Top Gov” and spoiling for a dogfight against the liberal-leading media. Those who disagree with his positions are promptly dis-invited to future speeches or press conferences. 

Sheryl Lee Ralph electrified social media on Sunday night after delivering her powerful acceptance speech at the Critics' Choice Awards 2023.The veteran actress, 66 – who was one of the best dressed stars on the A-list red carpet – took to the stage in her golden goddess gown and accepted the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary.Grasping her award and commanding the microphone, Sheryl delivered a rousing statement that brought the house down on Twitter. Electrifying: Sheryl Lee Ralph, 66, electrified social media on Sunday night after delivering her powerful acceptance speech at the Critics' Choice Awards 2023. The veteran actress took to the stage in her golden goddess gown and accepted the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott ElementaryIn her heartfelt speech, Ralph credited the late Sidney Poitier with giving her the strength to push through brutal rejection early on in her career.

Austin Butler looked crestfallen as he lost out on the Best Actor gong to Brendan Fraser at Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards - days after the death of Lisa Marie Presley.The Elvis leading man, 31, appeared stoic when Fraser was announced as winner at the show, which came just three days after the shocking death of his friend Lisa Marie Presley at 54.Lisa Marie had been on hand to cheer on the Anaheim, California native when he collected a Golden Globe award last Tuesday, just two days before her death at a Los Angeles-area hospital Thursday. Stoic: Austin Butler looked crestfallen as he lost out on the Best Actor gong to Brendan Fraser at Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards - days after the death of Lisa Marie PresleySome users on Twitter shared their interpretations of the blank reaction Butler had to Fraser's victory, with one writing, 'Oh Austin Butler is not happy.'Another said Butler was 'completely unable to hide how mad' he was in missing out on the honor in a neck and neck award season race opposite Fraser, who has been lauded for his performance in The Whale.

Britt Lower cut an angelic figure while hitting the red carpet for the 28th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 37-year-old actress donned a low-cut, white blazer with a long cape cascading down her back. Her auburn hair was brushed down and off to the right in the front, and she added big pearl earrings to her ensemble.  Angelic: Britt Lower cut an angelic figure while hitting the red carpet for the 28th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on SundayThe plunging neckline showed off her chest, and the Severance star stopped to pose alongside several of the other attendees.  Patricia Arquette, Jen Tullock, Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams all stood alongside Lower at the big night of film and television. Arquette, 54, wore a short sleeve aquamarine dress with a long train that collected in a pool of fabric at her feet.  Long cape: The 37-year-old actress donned a low cut white blazer with a long cape cascading down her back Short hair: Her auburn hair was brushed down and off to the right in the front Pearls: She added big pearl earrings to her ensembleCritics' Choice Awards WINNERS 2023: AT A GLANCE  FILMBEST PICTURE: Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST ACTOR: Brendan Fraser – The WhaleBEST ACTRESS: Cate Blanchett – TárBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverBEST DIRECTOR: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Sarah Polley – Women TalkingBEST COMEDY: Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryBEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio His

Zendaya won Best Actress in a Drama Series at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. However, the 26-year-old Euphoria star was not in attendance to accept her award in person.Earlier this week, she won her first Golden Globe for Best Television Actress in the HBO series but skipped that ceremony too due to previous work commitments.

Just days after her Golden Globe win which brought The White Lotus creator Mike White to tears, Jennifer Coolidge has won yet another major award and delivered yet another memorable speech.The 61-year-od comeback queen won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday evening.She beat out Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon), Carol Burnett (Better Call Saul), Julia Garner (Ozark), Audra McDonald (The Good Fight) and Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul) before delivering a memorable speech.

Kate Hudson stunned in silver on the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday. The Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery star, 43, displayed a hint of sideboob in a halter-style gown with silver fringe and a tulle train. Her film Glass Onion was nominated for Best Picture and won in the categories of Best Acting Ensemble and Best Comedy.  Show-stopping: Kate Hudson, 43, stunned in silver on the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards on SundayFor the event, the Almost Famous star stunned in a floor-sweeping silver gown with a tulle train and silver fringe and details.

Janelle Monae put on an eye-popping display in a racy sheer gown before delivering a heartfelt speech about gender identity while accepting the SeeHer Award at the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards.The 37-year-old Kansas City native - who Daniel Craig said 'lifted me up every day' on the Glass Onion set - is the seventh recipient of the SeeHer Award, which 'honors a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.She follows last year's winner Halle Berry, Zendaya, Kristen Bell, Claire Foy, Gal Gadot, and inaugural winner Viola Davis.The star flashed her braless bust beneath her racy sheer gown, which featured raunchy cut-outs on the side and hugged her toned curves.  Wow: Janelle Monae put on an eye-popping display in a racy sheer gown before delivering a heartfelt speech about gender identity while accepting the SeeHer Award at the 2023 Critics' Choice AwardsMonae, who goes by the pronouns they/them and she/her, was presented the award by her Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery co-star Kate Hudson, with Monae addressing her at the start of her speech.  'Kate, I love you so much. You are a sister.

Angela Bassett looked stunning while attending the Critics' Choice Awards with her husband Courtney B. Vance in Los Angeles on Sunday. The 64-year-old Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star donned a tiny black top that clung to her ample chest. She added a ruffled black skirt with a long train that dragged behind her as she swished her way down the red carpet.  Stunning: Angela Bassett looked stunning while attending the Critics' Choice Awards with her husband Courtney B.

The Whale star Sadie Sink made a splash on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet in a spectacular a Chanel dress in LA on Sunday.The 20-year-old is nominated in the Best Young Actor/Actress category for her work in the A24 film, which stars Brendan Fraser as the titular character. Beauty queen: Sadie Sink arrived at the Critics' Choice awards in a black Chanel dress with a small cut-out around her midsectionThe bodice of the black dress accentuated her figure and then flared out slightly at the waist, with the skirt stopping just above her ankles. Across her chest was a section of yellow, blue, black, and white jeweled fabric that sported the small cut-out around her midsection.

A24’s The Whale crossed the $11-million mark in week six as it jumped to 1,500 screens from 835 as the Brendan Fraser-starrer and other contenders continue to tweak theatrical runs through awards season.