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The Critics Choice Awards 2023 aired live on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 7 pm ET on The CW. The prestigious award ceremony saw several A-list stars in attendance at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Tonight at the Critics Choice Awards 2023, Sheryl Lee Ralph won the prestigious award for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series for her role in Abbott Elementary. She shared the stage with Henry Winkler, who won the Best Supporting Actor award in the same category.
In her acceptance speech, Sheryl's last line struck a deep chord with the audience. She noted that even if people don't "love you or respect you," individuals should look at themselves in the mirror and love themselves for who they are.
Fans took to social media to applaud the actress for the speech. One tweeted:
Hosted by American comedian Chelsea Handler, the award ceremony saw many popular films and series from all over the world being recognized on stage. In the TV category, Abbott Elementary received 6 nominations, including a nomination for Best Comedy Series. In the film section, absurdist movie Everything Everywhere All at Once received 14 big nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and others.
Fans can't stop talking about Sheryl Lee Ralph's emotional speech at the Critics Choice Awards 2023
Sheryl Lee Ralph took to the stage to deliver her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the popular ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. During her speech, she thanked the industry for awarding her with the recognition, before thanking her fellow cast members for supporting her. She said:
"As a supporting actress, I'm supported well. By an incredible crew. By an incredible staff, incredible producers, who put in the work..each and every day."
The Critics Choice Awards 2023 winner then pointed towards the audience and loyal fans sitting at home and asked the cameras to come closer. Sheryl then said:
"To all of you watching here, come close to the screen and listen. People don't have to like you. People don't have to love you. They don't even have to respect you. But when you look in the mirror, you better love what you see."
Fans took to social media to applaud Sheryl for her award, but most of all, for her emotional speech.
Abbott Elementary received 6 nominations at Critics Choice Awards 2023
With Sheryl Lee Ralph's Critics Choice Awards win for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series, the ABC sitcom has already earned its first win.
The show itself received a nomination in the category of Best Comedy Series. Other nominations included Quinta Brunson for Best Actress in a comedy series, Sheryl and Janelle James for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series, and Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti for Best Supporting Actor in a comedy series.
Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary television series created by Quinta Brunson. The series documented the lives of teachers working in schools with harsh conditions who, despite all odds, are determined to help their students live a better life.
Critics Choice Awards 2023 saw many popular artists, films and series receive recognition. The ceremony also awarded American singer, rapper and actress Janelle Monáe with the Critics Choice Association’s SEEHER Award. This recognition was previously received by artists including Viola Davis, Gal Godot, and Halle Berry, among others.
Critics Choice Awards 2023 aired live on The CW at 7 pm ET on January 15, 2023.
