The glitz and glamour of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards culminated in a celebratory evening where Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” reigned supreme, sweeping six coveted awards including the prestigious Movie of the Year. Despite stiff competition, it outshone films such as “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, which, while being tipped as an Oscar favorite, managed to clinch only the best Drama Movie of the year honor.
The star-studded event, adeptly hosted by Simu Liu, honored public favorites in a sweeping range of 45 pop culture categories. Resurgent favorites like “Grey’s Anatomy,” which has found new life on Netflix, were voted TV Show of the Year, much to the delight of long-time fans.
Adding melody to the evening, pop music’s own sovereign, Taylor Swift, captivated the audience by winning six awards, including The Female Artist of the Year and The Social Celebrity of the Year. Meanwhile, the People’s Icon Award was bestowed upon Hollywood mainstay Adam Sandler, acknowledging his significant contribution to entertainment over the years.
The People’s Choice Awards have always held a unique place in the entertainment industry because they encapsulate the voice of the audience – the true connoisseurs of culture and entertainment. It stands out as a barometer of public sentiment and trends across the cinematic and musical landscapes.
Here is the full rundown of the evening’s victors that highlights the diverse and rich palette of entertainment the past year had to offer:
In the cinematic realm, “Barbie” not only charmed its way to Movie of the Year but also saw Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie bag the awards for The Male and Female Movie Stars of the Year, consecutively. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence claimed The Comedy Movie Star of the Year for “No Hard Feelings,” and America Ferrera was celebrated for The Movie Performance of the Year thanks to her role in “Barbie.”
Adding to the intensity, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ was hailed as The Action Movie of the Year and Rachel Zegler as The Action Movie Star of the Year for her performance in the same.
On the television front, the coveted Show of the Year award was seized by “Grey’s Anatomy.” the vestige of “Only Murders in the Building” was not left unnoticed as it collected the recognition for The Comedy Show of the Year, while “The Last of Us” secured its place as The Drama Show of the Year.
The irresistible charms of Pedro Pascal awarded him The Male TV Star of the Year for “The Last of Us,” while Selena Gomez sparkled as The Female TV Star of the Year for “Only Murders in the Building.” Jeremy Allen White was acknowledged as The Comedy TV Star of the Year for his role in “The Bear.” On the dramatic spectrum, Jennifer Aniston garnered The Drama TV Star of the Year for “The Morning Show.”
In the realm of music, triumph was echoed by artists across various genres. The luminous Taylor Swift again swept The Female Artist of the Year award alongside The Pop Artist of the Year. Other musical accolades saw Jungle Kook crowned as The Male Artist of the Year and Lainey Wilson as The Female Country Artist of the Year. Bad Bunny gyrated his way to The Male Latin Artist of the Year, with Shakira dazzling as The Female Latin Artist of the Year.
“Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo claimed the title of The Song of the Year, fittingly resonating with the youthful vigour and passion that has become synonymous with contemporary music.
As the curtain fell on the night, it was clear that the 2024 People’s Choice Awards not only celebrated the triumphs of the past year but also set the tone for the adventures awaiting these bright torchbearers of pop culture. The awards, a true people’s festivity, not only crowned victors but also celebrated the unifying love for arts and entertainment that continues to embolden the creative spirit across the globe.
