Critics Choice Awards: Jessica Chastain, Will Smith, ‘Belfast’, ‘CODA’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & ‘White Lotus’ Among Winners – Updating Live

LOS ANGELES -- The Oscars looked kindly on Jessica Chastain.Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress Sunday night for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in which she portrays the rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.Chastain emerged as the Oscar favorite late in the season, earning an upset victory at the SAG Awards before adding a Critics’ Choice trophy for a movie that was released six months ago.Besides acting, Chastain is one of the film’s producers. She shepherded the project for years after first acquiring the rights to Bakker’s life in 2012, when she saw the documentary the film is based on.

won the Oscar for Best Actress, awarded by presenter Anthony Hopkins.In her speech, broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Chastain drew large applause and thanked her “brilliant” co-star Andrew Garfield.“So many people out there feel hopelessness and alone and suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States,” she noted.“It’s touched many families. It’s touched mine and especially members of the LGBTQ community…we’re faced with discriminatory and bigoted legislation that is sweeping our country with the only goal of further dividing us.

94th annual Academy Awards! After being delayed again for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stars stepped out in style to attend the in-person Oscars ceremony.Dressed to the nines in the most glamorous gowns, designer tuxedos and lavish looks, A-listers did not disappoint when it came to walking the red carpet.Best Actress nominee Jessica Chastain hit the carpet in a Gucci sequin gown, and completed the style with statement earrings and a high ponytail.A number of stars showed their support for Ukraine by sporting the country's colors. Jason Momoa showed up wearing a blue-and-gold pocket square with his all-black tuxedo.

Kristen Stewart and Jessica Chastain are stepping out for the night!

Sarah Snook was notably absent from the festivities at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, and according to her “Succession” co-stars, it’s because she tested positive for COVID-19.

gathered together in Los Angeles and simultaneously in London on Sunday for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, the ongoing war in Ukraine cast a looming shadow.As fans saw during this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards back in February, several stars addressed the ongoing conflict, and called for peace amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.From awards presenters using their time on stage to delivered a planned message of support to the words of unity shared by stars during their acceptance speeches, it was clear how prevalent the was was on the minds of those in attendance.Here's a look at some of the powerful messages shared by celebs throughout Sunday's awards gala.The Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova — who earned widespread acclaim for her performance in 2020's took the stage early on during the show and shared a message of support for the people of Ukraine.«I am from Bulgaria, and my home city just a few hundred miles from Ukraine. So as we gather on this special night, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the bravery of the people of Ukraine, who are defending their right to Independence and democracy,» she shared.

Sarah Snook was notably absent from the festivities at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, and according to her co-stars, it's because she tested positive for COVID-19.Snook won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, but was not at the event to accept the honor. Speaking to reporters backstage in the press room, her castmate, Kieran Culkin, shared the reason she was forced to miss the event.«She tested positive for COVID this morning,» Culkin shared.

Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer are hitting the red carpet together for the first time!

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The stars of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar reunited on stage at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards and it was everything we could have wished for!

Kieran Culkin is a winner!

Jessica Chastain wasn’t quite prepared for her big win at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night (March 13) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Venus Williams and sister Serena Williams shine on the red carpet while arriving at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night (March 13) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Will Smith is a winner!

Jamie Dornan has the support of his wife Amelia Warner on the red carpet!