“On Sunday, Zendaya was awarded Best Actress in a Drama Series at the Critics Choice Awards.”
However, the 26-year-old Euphoria star was not in attendance to accept her award in person.
Earlier this week, she won her first Golden Globe for Best Television Actress in the HBO series but skipped that ceremony too due to previous work commitments.
Award-winner: Zendaya, 26, won Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Euphoria but was not in attendance at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday (pictured June 2022)
The two-time Emmy Award-winning actress was not present, so host Elle Fanning was seen accepting the award on her behalf.
The former Disney star plays 17-year-old Rue in the American adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name.
The series – which first premiered its debut season in 2019 – follows the young teenager’s life while battling drug addiction amidst high school drama with her fellow classmates.
Busy schedule: Earlier this week, she won her first Golden Globe for Best Television Actress in the HBO series but skipped that ceremony too – reportedly because of previous work commitments
For her performance in Euphoria, Zendaya has not only won a Critics’ Choice Award but also a Golden Globe as well as an Emmy.
Recently, the California native has been busy filming Dune: Part Two.
The third season of Euphoria is reportedly about to start production after the sophomore season premiered around this time last year.
Multiple accolades: The former Disney star plays 17-year-old Rue in Euphoria and has won not only won a Critics’ Choice Award but also a Golden Globe as well as an Emmy
The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards are being held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall.
The Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert directed film is up for two of the most coveted prizes of the night including Best Picture and Best Comedy as the entire cast earned a Best Acting Ensemble nod.
Going for the gold: The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall
For top prize of the night, Best Picture, Everything Everywhere All At Once faces stiff competition including: Avatar: The Way of Water, Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, RRR, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, and Women Talking.
In the Best Actress category, 60-year-old Yeoh is up against: Cate Blanchett – Tár, Viola Davis – The Woman King, Danielle Deadwyler – Till, Margot Robbie – Babylon, and Michelle Williams – The Fabelmans.
Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu are up for Best Supporting Actress as they are pitted against Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Jessie Buckley – Women Talking, Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Janelle Monáe – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Comeback kid Ke Huy Quan is up against Paul Dano – The Fabelmans, Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway.
Movie magic: Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations
Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations.
Spielberg, 76, faces quite the field including James Cameron – Avatar: The Way of Water, Damien Chazelle – Babylon, Todd Field – Tár, Baz Luhrmann – Elvis, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once, Martin McDonagh – The Banshees of Inisherin, Sarah Polley – Women Talking, Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King, and S. S. Rajamouli – RRR.
In addition to receiving a Best Acting Ensemble nomination, several cast members were recognized for their standout performances including Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams, Best Supporting Actor nominees Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch, and Best Young Actor/Actress contender Gabriel LaBelle.
There are eleven Best Picture nominees this year due to an exact tie. Additionally, the CCA expanded the Best Director category to include ten nominees.
Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said: ‘We are so proud to be recognizing this incredible group of films and the people who made them possible.
Taking them to school: When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories
‘This recognition comes from a diverse group of more than 600 critics and entertainment reporters who share their opinions about film and television with millions of people every day, all year long. Our collective opinion about the year’s finest achievements is truly meaningful to the creative community.’
When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories.
In addition to Best Comedy Series, the show earned several acting nominations including Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Quinta Brunson.
Chris Perfetti and Tyler James Williams were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, while Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph both earned nods for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Better Call Saul followed with an impressive five nominations overall, while Gaslit, Reservation Dogs, and The Good Fight tied with four nominations each.
Woman of the hour: Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively
Major streaming platform Netflix received a total of 28 nominations – 13 for film, 15 for television – which is the most for any studio or network for the sixth year in a row.
It was also announced that Hollywood icon Jeff Bridges will receive the Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s show.
Numerous major stars were reportedly forced to miss the ceremony due to positive COVID-19 tests including Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Banshees Of Inisherin stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively.
The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement.
No doubt there will be plenty of interested parties as, historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.
