Harrison Ford gets Career Achievement in Critics Choice Award ceremony

Actor Harrison Ford was visibly moved when he accepted the prestigious Career Achievement Award from none other than his “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” director, James Mangold, at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night.

After the Golden Globes last week, the awards season persisted on Sunday night as the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association unfurled the red carpet, gathering insights from film and television enthusiasts. It was an opportunity to honor and commemorate the exceptional accomplishments of the top Hollywood performers and productions of the previous year.

Harrison Ford was in the limelight of the show

In a deeply heartfelt introduction, Ford’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ director James Mangold said, “Harrison Ford is a star. However, I submit tonight that he is a variable hypergiant. A star so big, he contains multitudes. A star so unique, he attracts other stars. A star so bright, he has warmed each of our lives in this room, in this audience, and likely on this planet,” Mangold stated while introducing Harrison Ford.

Mangold shed light on Ford’s remarkable cinematic career and his noteworthy contributions to the business overall. From “American Graffiti” to “Blade Runner,” “Working Girl,” “Air Force One,” “The Fugitive,” and the iconic “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises, Mangold painted a vivid picture of Ford’s indelible impact.

An emotional speech by Harrison Ford

Visibly moved by the tribute, Harrison Ford expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the role of luck and the collaborative efforts of directors, writers, and filmmakers in his success. He said, “I’m here because of a combination of luck and the work of wonderful directors, writers, filmmakers. I feel enormously lucky. I’m happy for this honor and I appreciate it very much.”

​”I wanna thank my lovely wife … who supports me when I need a lot of support — and I need a lot of support,” he said, eliciting warmth from the audience. Harrison Ford concluded his speech with, “I’m grateful to all the fine actors; I see many of them here tonight that I worked with, and I’m deeply happy to have had the opportunities that I’ve had, and I’m grateful. Thank you. I won’t take any more of your time. Thank you,”.

A glamorous night featuring the stars of Hollywood

The awards ceremony, hosted by actress-comedian Chelsea Handler at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, unfolded as a celebration of outstanding achievements in film and television over the past year. Notable winners included “The Holdovers,” “Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse,” Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer,” Ali Wong and Steven Yeun for “Beef,” and a Career Achievement Award rightfully bestowed upon Harrison Ford.

18 nominations in contention

With an incredible 18 nominations, Barbie claimed the lead and broke the previous record for the Critics Choice Awards. Among the several categories in which Ryan Gosling was nominated were Best Supporting Actor, Best Picture, Best Actress for Margot Robbie, and Best Director for Greta Gerwig.

Christopher Nolan’s biopic, “Oppenheimer,” delving into the life of the father of the atomic bomb, follows closely with 13 nominations. These include nods for Best Picture and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy. Yorgos Lanthimos’ dark comedy, “Poor Things,” also received 13 nominations, securing spots in Best Picture and Best Actress for Emma Stone.

Transitioning to the small screen, the #MeToo-inspired Apple TV drama, “The Morning Show,” earned six nominations. Notably, stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon both received nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series.

Five nominations were received for the critically praised series “Succession,” which shed light on the power struggles among the ultra-wealthy. Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong were honored in the Best Actor in a Drama Series category. Hulu’s beloved series, “The Bear,” featuring Jeremy Allen White as a chef attempting to revamp a Chicago sandwich shop, secured four nominations.

As the event unfolded, it further solidified the legacy of these cinematic achievements and the enduring impact of individuals like Harrison Ford on the industry.

Now here is a comprehensive list of some of the winners:

Best Young Actor/Actress: Dominic Sessa, “The Holdovers”

Best Animated Feature: “Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse”

Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers“

Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Maria Bello, Beef

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Ali Wong, Beef

Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Steven Yeun, Beef

Seeher Award: America Ferrera

Best Song: “I’m Just Ken,” Barbie

Best Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema, Oppenheimer

Best Foreign Language Film: Anatomy of a Fall

Best Production Design: Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, Barbie

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Original Screenplay: Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Barbie

Best Adapted Screenplay: Cord Jefferson, American Fiction

Best Score: Ludwig Göransson, Oppenheimer

Best Costume Design: Jacqueline Durran, Barbie

Best Comedy: Barbie

Best Acting Ensemble: Oppenheimer

Career Achievement Award: Harrison Ford

Best Movie Made for Television: Quiz Lady

Best Animated Series: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Best Foreign Language Series: Lupin

Best Comedy Special: John Mulaney: Baby J

Best Talk Show: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Sarah Snook, Succession

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Kieran Culkin, Succession

Best Comedy Series: The Bear

Best Editing: Jennifer Lame, Oppenheimer

Best Visual Effects: Oppenheimer

Best Hair and Make-up: Barbie

Best Drama Series: Succession

Best Limited Series: Beef

Best Actress: Emma Stone, Poor Things

Best Actor: Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers

Best Director: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Best Picture: Oppenheimer

The ceremony continued the momentum of the awards season, recognizing outstanding achievements in Hollywood. The array of winners showcased diversity and excellence across various genres, from animated features to compelling limited series and impactful screenplays. As the evening unfolded, it further solidified the legacy of these cinematic achievements and the enduring impact of individuals like Harrison Ford on the industry.