Prize winner at Critics Choice Awards: Adam Brody thanks Leighton Meester

The Critics Choice Awards took place last Friday in the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Adam Brody (45) won in the category “Best actor in a comedy series” for his leading role in the Netflix hit “Nobody Wants This”. In his acceptance speech, he found touching words for his wife Leighton Meester (38).

“My beloved wife Leighton, thank you,” said Brody at the end of his speech. He further explained: “Thank you for sharing this life with me and making this trip with me. I thank you for our family. I love you with all my heart.” Meester was visibly moved by the words of her husband and, closer to tears, threw him a breath of air. Later there was a real kiss and an intimate hug for the award winner from the former “Gossip Girl” actress. Behind the couple is a difficult time, the two were among the celebrities who lost their property at the forest fires in Los Angeles.

Adrien Brody (51), who took the prize as a “best actor” for “The Brutalist”, also thanked his partner Georgina Chapman (48). He said in his speech: “I would like to thank my crew and the fantastic cast, without which I could not be here, with my team, which supported and guided me […] And of course with my wonderful friend Georgina and my parents, thank you very much. I wouldn’t be here without you. “

Zoe Saldana (46), winner in the category “Best Supporting Actress” for “Emilia Pérez”, praised her “incredible husband and my nephew, who is with me this evening. You made me what I am. Thank you, And to my boys, my biggest adventure and my hardest critics. “

The other award winners of the evening included Demi Moore (62, “Best Actress” for “The Substance”) and Kieran Culkin (42, “Best Supplementary” for “A Real Pain”), who did not personally pick up his price. “Anora” was recognized as a “best film”, “Conclave” was honored for the “best acting ensemble”. Jon M. Chu (45) took home the price for the “best director” for “Wicked”. “Wicked”, “Emilia Pérez” and “The Substance” cleared three prizes on Friday evening. The “Shogun” series was happy to look forward to four prizes.

The Critics Choice Awards had been moved twice in view of the fires in California. The award ceremony was originally scheduled for January 12, but it was placed on January 26 four days earlier. In mid -January, the new appointment was announced on February 7th.