Los Angeles, CA – Chelsea Handler’s show proved to be a night of surprises at the Critics Choice Awards. While many of the night’s awards were announced off-screen, Handler took matters into her own hands and went “rogue” to give the Best Comedy award to the film Barbie. She invited director Greta Gerwig and star/producer Margot Robbie on stage to accept the honor.
The announcement came after a commercial break, with Handler expressing her belief that Gerwig and Robbie deserved the opportunity to make an acceptance speech. Gerwig and Robbie, visibly flustered as they made their way to the stage, expressed their surprise at the moment.
Gerwig began her acceptance speech with gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “Thank you so much for letting this happen! We were just very excited in our chairs, and it’s very nice to be up here…. I laughed so hard every day, I ruined almost every take, and it’s because of our beautiful cast — Margot and Ryan [Gosling] and America [Ferrera] and everybody who got to be so brilliant as they are.”
In addition to winning the Best Comedy award, Barbie also took home five other Critics Choice Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song for “I’m Just Ken.” America Ferrera, who stars in the film, delivered an emotional and impassioned speech when accepting the CCA’s SeeHer Award.
The success of Barbie at the Critics Choice Awards highlights its comedic brilliance and the outstanding performances of its cast. With an award-winning screenplay and memorable original song, the film has captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
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In conclusion, Barbie’s triumph at the Critics Choice Awards showcases its remarkable achievements as a comedy. The recognition it received, along with the heartfelt acceptance speeches from Gerwig and Robbie, further solidify the film’s place in the industry.