The 2026 Critics Choice Awards have come and gone, and amid all of the major fashion and major wins, sure standout moments appeared destined to dwell on ceaselessly (in our hearts and in Instagram meme format, at the very least).
From host Chelsea Handler’s touching tribute to Rob Reiner and Jimmy Kimmel reference to his 2025 suspension to lighter fare, like Timothée Chalamet’s uncommon public shoutout to girlfriend Kylie Jenner, listed here are all the finest moments from the 2026 Critics Alternative Awards.
Chelsea Handler’s opening monologue
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At this level, I’m used to white-knuckling my approach by way of comic hosts’ monologues (not naming any names, and to not punch down at folks Handler could or could not have dated, however… taking a look at you, Jo Koy). Sunday’s ceremony nevertheless, was fairly expertly emceed by four-time host Chelsea Handler. Handler clearly is aware of methods to land a joke, however she managed to search out the award-show candy spot, making enjoyable of David Zaslav and Adam Sandler with equal panache. My contender for finest joke of the evening? Handler saying, “I haven’t been invited to a Black individual’s home since Sinners… The one one who has invited me is Nicki Minaj, however who desires to go over there?”
