The People’s Choice Awards took place in Los Angeles, featuring fan-voted awards and notable moments. Some highlights from the event include: Simu Liu’s Opening Skit:
Simu Liu, host of the awards, kicked off the ceremony with a skit paying homage to the show “The Bear.”
During his monologue, he humorously acknowledged being an Asian host and made light-hearted comments about other events, including the movie “Barbie.” Jeremy Renner’s Surprise Appearance:
Jeremy Renner, who faced a life-threatening snow plow accident last year, made a surprise appearance.
Renner presented the TV performance of the year award to Billie Eilish and expressed gratitude to the fans for their support during his recovery. Adam Sandler’s People’s Choice Icon Award:
The People’s Choice Awards 2024 (Credits: CBS News)
Jennifer Aniston presented Adam Sandler with the People’s Choice Icon award, jokingly calling him the “sexiest man alive.” Sandler humorously misheard the award as People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” and delivered a light-hearted acceptance speech. America Ferrera’s Win for “Barbie”:
“Barbie” received several awards, including movie of the year and comedy movie of the year. America Ferrera, part of the cast, won the award for movie performance of the year and expressed gratitude to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for their roles in the film. Lenny Kravitz’s Music Icon Award:
Lenny Kravitz received the music icon award and performed a medley of his hits during the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, Kravitz emphasized the power of love and unity, encouraging the audience with a message of oneness.
Other musical performances featured Kylie Minogue and Lainey Wilson, adding to the entertainment of the evening. The People’s Choice Awards celebrated achievements in various categories, with winners chosen by fan votes.
