Winners for the 40th “People’s Choice Awards” were announced during a live broadcast hosted by Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs (“2 Broke Girls”) at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live on Wednesday, January 8th (9:00 PM-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. To determine the winners, fans cast a record-breaking 700+ million votes.
Sandra Bullock was the night’s big winner taking home four awards including “Favorite Movie Actress” while Iron Man 3 took home the awards for “Favorite Movie” and “Favorite Action Movie.” Justin Timberlake nabbed three awards for “Favorite Male Artist,” “Favorite R&B Artist” and “Favorite Album” for “The 20/20 Experience.” With her win tonight for “Favorite Daytime TV Host,” Ellen DeGeneres has become the most decorated female in People’s Choice Award history, with a total of 14 crystal trophies. “The Big Bang Theory” took home “Favorite Network TV Comedy,” while its star, Kaley Cuoco, nabbed “Favorite Comedic TV Actress.” The night also featured performances of “Brave” by Sara Bareilles, “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic and “The Mona Lisa” by Brad Paisley.
The “People’s Choice Awards” featured the presentation of the second annual People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Humanitarian,” presented by Walgreens, to Jennifer Hudson, in recognition of her work with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation, an organization she formed in 2009 with her sister, Julia Hudson, in honor of her nephew, Julian King. The foundation works to provide stability and positive experiences for children of all backgrounds so that they may grow to become productive, confident and happy adults, able to be positive influences on their communities.
See below for a full list of winners:
MOVIE CATEGORIES
Favorite Movie
Iron Man 3
Favorite Movie Actor
Johnny Depp
Favorite Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock
Favorite Movie Duo
Sandra Bullock & George Clooney (Gravity)
Favorite Action Movie
Iron Man 3
Favorite Action Movie Star
Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Comedic Movie
The Heat
Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock
Favorite Dramatic Movie
Gravity
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Leonardo DiCaprio
Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock
Favorite Family Movie
Despicable Me 2
Favorite Horror Movie
Carrie
Favorite Thriller Movie
Now You See Me
Favorite Year End Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
TV CATEGORIES
Favorite Network TV Comedy
The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Chris Colfer
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Kaley Cuoco
Favorite Network TV Drama
The Good Wife
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Josh Charles
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Stana Katic
Favorite Actor in a New TV Series
Joseph Morgan
Favorite Actress in a New TV Series
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Favorite TV Crime Drama
Castle
Favorite Competition TV Show
The Voice
Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Psych
Favorite Cable TV Drama
The Walking Dead
Favorite Premium Cable TV Show
Homeland
Favorite Cable TV Actress
Lucy Hale
Favorite TV Anti-Hero
Rick Grimes – The Walking Dead
Favorite TV Bromance
Sam, Dean & Castiel – Supernatural
Favorite TV Gal Pals
Rachel & Santana – Glee
Favorite On-Screen Chemistry
Damon & Elena – The Vampire Diaries
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show
Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
Ian Somerhalder
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Kristin Kreuk
Favorite TV Movie/Miniseries
American Horror Story
Favorite Daytime TV Host(s)
Ellen DeGeneres
Favorite New Talk Show Host
Queen Latifah
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
Stephen Colbert
Favorite Streaming Series
Orange Is the New Black
Favorite Series We Miss Most
Breaking Bad
Favorite New TV Comedy
Super Fun Night
Favorite New TV Drama
Reign
MUSIC CATEGORIES
Favorite Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist
Demi Lovato
Favorite Breakout Artist
Ariana Grande
Favorite Pop Artist
Britney Spears
Favorite Country Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Music Icon
Tim McGraw
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Band
One Direction
Favorite Alternative Band
Fall Out Boy
Favorite Song
Roar – Katy Perry
Favorite Album
The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Music Video
Roar – Katy Perry
Favorite Music Fan Following
Lovatics
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