LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: (L-R) Plane Jane, Dawn, Nymphia Wind, Tom Campbell, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Morphine Love Dion and Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige accept the Trailblazer Award onstage during the Critics Choice Association's Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
On Friday, June 7th, The Critics Choice Association hosted the biggest Pride event in film and TV! The inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, took place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, and was a night for the books.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Sherry Cola speaks onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Hosted by the hilarious Sherry Cola, this celebration aimed to honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcased emerging and established talent. As a part of the CCA’s new series of celebrations, including The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television, and The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema and Television, the goal is to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent. The show will be available for streaming on June 21st.
Countless awards and honors were given out to deserving individuals and projects that brought meaningful LGBTQ representation to big and small screens around the world.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Chris Perfetti accepts the Breakthrough Performance Award from Sheryl Lee Ralph onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Mark Indelicato and Carl Clemons-Hopkins attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Kristen Kish (R) accepts the TV Host Award from Karamo Brown (L) onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Jazz Tangcay, George Takei, winner of the Social Justice Award, and Brad Takei attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Honorees included Carl Clemons-Hopkins with the Supporting Performance Award for Television – Series, Chris Perfetti was given the Breakthrough Performance Award for Television – Series, Fernando Carsa was given the Rising Star Award, George Takei received the Social Justice Award, and Kristen Kish was given the TV Host Award!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Nava Mau (R) accepts the Breakthrough Performance Award from Bamby Salcedo onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Matt Bomer, Ron Nyswaner, Daniel Minahan, Robbie Rogers, winners of the Producer Award, attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Latrice Royale, winners of the Reality TV Award, attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Additional awards went to the producers of Fellow Travelers including Ron Nyswaner, Matt Bomer, Daniel Minahan, and Robbie Rogers, Nava Mau, who was awarded for her Breakthrough Performance in a Limited Series, and the teams behind We’re Here and RuPaul’s Drag Race.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez accepts the Vanguard Award onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Henry R. Muñoz III accepts the Industry Leadership Award onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
The incredible Michaela Jaé Rodriguez was awarded with the night’s Vanguard Award and Henry R. Muñoz III was given the Industry Leadership Award.
For a full list of winners and honorees, see here.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Mason Alexander Park and Shakina attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: Ricky Martin speaks onstage during the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 07: (L-R) Chris Perfetti and Quinta Brunson attend the Critics Choice Association’s Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Additional guests and honorees in attendance included Ricky Martin, Mark Indelicato, Mason Alexander Park, Shakina,Christine Ko, David Millbern, Dawn, Eve Lindley, Jordan Gonzalez, Josielyn Aguilera, Lisa Ann Walter, Malia Pyles, Marisela Zumbado, Marsha Warfield, Mhi’ya Iman LePaige, Mindy Cohn, Morphine Love Dion, Nymphia Wind, Paul Colichman, Plane Jane, Quinta Brunson, Wilder Yari, and more.
The show will stream on June 21st on HereTV, the first and largest LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service in the USA. Learn more about the event at www.criticschoice.com!
