The 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards, held on February 7, 2025, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television from the past year. Hosted by Chelsea Handler for the third consecutive year, the ceremony highlighted exceptional talent and productions across various categories.
Film Categories
Best Picture
The coveted Best Picture award was claimed by “Anora”, directed by Sean Baker. The film stood out among a competitive lineup, including:
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “The Brutalist”
- “Conclave”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Nickel Boys”
- “Sing Sing”
- “The Substance”
- “Wicked”
Best Director
Jacques Audiard was honored as Best Director for his work on “Emilia Pérez”, showcasing his exceptional storytelling and directorial skills. The category also featured notable directors such as:
- Sean Baker – “Anora”
- Edward Berger – “Conclave”
- Brady Corbet – “The Brutalist”
- Jon M. Chu – “Wicked”
- Coralie Fargeat – “The Substance”
- RaMell Ross – “Nickel Boys”
- Denis Villeneuve – “Dune: Part Two”
Best Actor
Adrien Brody received the Best Actor award for his compelling performance in “The Brutalist”. He was among a distinguished group of nominees, including:
- Timothée Chalamet – “A Complete Unknown”
- Daniel Craig – “Queer”
- Colman Domingo – “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes – “Conclave”
- Hugh Grant – “Heretic”
Best Actress
The Best Actress accolade was awarded to Demi Moore for her role in “The Substance”. The category featured strong performances from:
- Cynthia Erivo – “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón – “Emilia Pérez”
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste – “Hard Truths”
- Angelina Jolie – “Maria”
- Mikey Madison – “Anora”
Best Supporting Actor
Kieran Culkin was honored as Best Supporting Actor for his role in “A Real Pain”. The nominees in this category included:
- Yura Borisov – “Anora”
- Clarence Maclin – “Sing Sing”
- Edward Norton – “A Complete Unknown”
- Guy Pearce – “The Brutalist”
- Denzel Washington – “Gladiator II”
Best Supporting Actress
Zoe Saldaña secured the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in “Emilia Pérez”. Other nominees were:
- Danielle Deadwyler – “The Piano Lesson”
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor – “Nickel Boys”
- Ariana Grande – “Wicked”
- Margaret Qualley – “The Substance”
- Isabella Rossellini – “Conclave”
Best Acting Ensemble
The ensemble cast of “Anora” was recognized for their collective performance, standing out among ensembles from:
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Saturday Night”
- “Sing Sing”
- “Wicked”
Best Original Screenplay
Sean Baker received the award for Best Original Screenplay for “Anora”. The category also included:
- Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David – “September 5”
- Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold – “The Brutalist”
- Jesse Eisenberg – “A Real Pain”
- Coralie Fargeat – “The Substance”
- Justin Kuritzkes – “Challengers”
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Best Adapted Screenplay award was bestowed upon Jacques Audiard for “Emilia Pérez”. Other nominees were:
- Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox – “Wicked”
- Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley – “Sing Sing”
- RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes – “Nickel Boys”
- Peter Straughan – “Conclave”
- Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts – “Dune: Part Two”
