"Sterling K. Brown will receive the Actor Award - Series for his acclaimed performance in Hulu's "Paradise," which earned Emmy and Gotham TV Award nominations. Brown also serves as an executive producer on the series, returning for its second season in early 2026. Janelle James, star of ABC's hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," will be honored with the Comedy Award. James has received multiple Emmy nominations and an NAACP Image Award for her standout role on the workplace comedy produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television."
"Tessa Thompson will receive the Actress Award - Film for her performance in "Hedda," a modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play from Amazon MGM Studios. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Teyana Taylor, who currently stars in Hulu's new legal drama "All's Fair," will be recognized with the Ensemble Award alongside Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti for their performances in the Warner Bros. Pictures action comedy "One Battle After Another.""
"Jurnee Smollett will be honored with the Actress Award - Series for her role in Apple TV's "Smoke." Smollett continues to build a career defined by fearless, genre-spanning performances in projects such as "Lovecraft Country" and "Birds of Prey." Skye P. Marshall will receive the Supporting Actress Award - Series for her role in CBS's "Matlock." The recognition includes a STARZ #TakeTheLead designation, celebrating underrepresented voices in television."
The 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television will take place Dec. 9 in Los Angeles and will be hosted by comedian and actor Jay Pharoah. The Critics Choice Association will honor performers and ensembles across film and television. Sterling K. Brown receives the Actor Award - Series for Hulu's Paradise, where he is also an executive producer. Janelle James receives the Comedy Award for Abbott Elementary. Tessa Thompson receives the Actress Award - Film for Hedda. Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and Chase Infiniti receive the Ensemble Award for One Battle After Another. Jurnee Smollett and Skye P. Marshall receive series acting honors, with Marshall receiving a STARZ #TakeTheLead designation.
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