Critics Choice Awards WINNERS: Robert Downey Jr. and Da'Vine Joy Randolph keep their winning ways after both triumphing at Golden Globes

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Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph kept their winning ways as they both triumphed again at the Critics Choice Awards.

The 58-year-old actor and 37-year-old actress earned Best Supporting Actor and Actress, respectively, as the first two awards of the night were handed out.

They both earned wins in similar categories at last week’s Golden Globe Awards.

Downey Jr. was recognized for his work in Oppenheimer and beat out heavy competition including: Sterling K. Brown – American Fiction, Robert De Niro – Killers Of The Flower Moon, Ryan Gosling – Barbie, Charles Melton – May December, and Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things.

The veteran actor utilized his signature charm during his acceptance speech as he said:  ‘I was thinking this morning, I love critics. [ Laughter ] It’s all I think about — Critics Choice Association.

Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph kept their winning ways as they both triumphed again at the Critics Choice Awards.

‘They give me such beautiful feedback, really. Just so many great moments and some of it so poet I can. –Poetic.’

The star then went on to read some of the harsh published feedback he has received over the years.

He said: ‘I want to share some of their thoughts with you over the years. First one is kind of like hi coo. Sloppy, messy and lazy. Next one metaphoric, like pee wee Herman emerging from a coma.

‘This one from a Brit, a puzzling waste of talent. And lastly in this one, lingered, amusing as a bed lock fart.

In Oppenheimer Downey Jr portrays as Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval officer and high-ranking member of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

Meanwhile, Da’Vine won for The Holdovers as she triumphed over Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer, Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple, America Ferrera – Barbie, Jodie Foster – Nyad, and Julianne Moore – May December.

During her acceptance speech she said: ‘Oh my gosh. Thank you to critics choice association for this honor to my entire family, Alexander, Paul and Dominic. Thank you for caring for me and championing me. To my fellow nominees you worked continuously to push the bounds what it is in this medium. I’m so honored to be considered among you.

‘To play a woman that is so many things to see themselves as a gift. I want to thank the incredible women of my life who have made me the artist that I am today. I thank my mother, for teaching me that hard work and tenacity pays off. My aunt Shirley who taught me how to be fabulous. My aunt for teaching me how to tell the perfect coach. Special thanks to the women in the industry who have fiercely supported me. Thank you so much. ‘

In the film she portrays Mary Lamb who is the head cook at Barton Academy boarding school and is a bereaved mother.

The 29th Critics Choice Awards take place at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California on Sunday.

They honor the finest achievements in both filmmaking and television programming over the year of 2023.

In Oppenheimer Downey Jr portrays as Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval officer and high-ranking member of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

In the film she portrays Mary Lamb who is the head cook at Barton Academy boarding school and is a bereaved mother

Comedian Chelsea Handler serves as host for the vent which broadcasts live on The CW on Sunday.

Barbie led this year’s film contenders, earning a whopping 18 nominations overall.

In addition to Best Picture, Best Comedy, and Best Hair and Makeup nods, the film racked up several acting nominations including Best Actress for Margot Robbie, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera.

Ariana Greenblatt is also up for Best Young Actor/Actress, and the cast garnered a Best Acting Ensemble nomination.

Barbie led this year’s film contenders, earning a whopping 18 nominations overall

Greta Gerwig earned a nod for Best Director and both Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are contenders for Best Original Screenplay.

Rodrigo Prieto was nominated for Best Cinematography while Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer are up for Best Production Design, along with Nick Houy for Best Editing and Jacqueline Durran for Best Costume Design.

Several of the film’s hit songs received nominations as well including Dance The Night, I’m Just Ken, and What Was I Made For, while Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt were nominated for Best Score.

Also up for Best Picture are Oppenheimer and Poor Things, which each garnered an outstanding 13 nominations, along with Killers Of The Flower Moon which collected 12 nominations.

Rounding out the Best Picture category are American Fiction, Maestro, Past Lives, Saltburn, The Color Purple and The Holdovers.

Meanwhile on the television side, The Morning Show leads the contenders with six nominations.

In addition to Best Drama Series, the show earned several acting nominations including Best Actress in a Drama Series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

Billy Crudup was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, while Nicole Beharie and Karen Pittman both earned nods for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Meanwhile on the television side, The Morning Show leads the contenders with six nominations

Succession followed with an impressive five nominations overall, including Best Drama Series. Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong are both nominated in the Best Actor in a Drama Series category. Kieran and Jeremy with Sarah Snook

Succession followed with an impressive five nominations overall, including Best Drama Series.

Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong are both nominated in the Best Actor in a Drama Series category.

Sarah Snook garnered a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series and Matthew MacFadyen is up for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

A Small Light, Abbott Elementary, Beef, Lessons In Chemistry, Loki, Reservation Dogs, and The Bear tied with four nominations each.

The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement.

Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.

The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment.

The Critics Choice Awards are represented by Dan Black at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

The Critics Choice Association is the largest critics organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 600 media critics and entertainment journalists.

It was established in 2019 with the formal merger of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, recognizing the intersection between film, television, and streaming content.