The 8th annual Critics’ Choice Association (CCA) Celebration of Black Cinema & Television honoured talent, recognizing standout achievements both on and off-screen within the Black entertainment community at the Fairmont Century Plaza, December 9th in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Jay Pharoah, guests at the event included Michael B. Jordan, Edwin Hodge, Ryan Destiny, Aiyana Lee, Wunmi Mosaku, Sinqua Walls, Ludwig Göransson, Delroy Lindo and many more.
Director Spike Lee commanded the stage as he accepted the prestigious Career Achievement Award in celebration of his body of work that has redefined contemporary cinema. Joining the ranks of legends, performer David Alan Grier was honored with the Vanguard Award for his decades-spanning career across comedy, stage, and screen.
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler earned the Director Award for his work on Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature, Sinners. Meanwhile, the power of non-fiction storytelling was recognized as Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch took home the Documentary Award for their revealing Apple TV project, Number One on the Call Sheet.
On the small screen, the comedy award went to Janelle James, who was bestowed the Comedy Award for her role in ABC’s critically beloved Abbott Elementary. Drama honors were equally competitive, with three-time Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown securing the Actor Award – Series for his performance in Hulu’s thriller Paradise, and Jurnee Smollett receiving the Actress Award – Series for her role in Apple TV’s Smoke.
The big screen celebrated performances with Tessa Thompson accepting the Actress Award – Film for her portrayal of the iconic feminist lead in Nia DaCosta’s Hedda. The ensemble cast of Warner Bros. Pictures’ action comedy One Battle After Another—including Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti—was jointly recognized with the Ensemble Award. Further film honors saw Damson Idris receive the Supporting Actor Award – Film for his work in the record-breaking Apple Original film F1.
Finally, Skye P. Marshall was celebrated with the Supporting Actress Award – Series for her performance in CBS’s hit legal drama, Matlock. Notably, her award was accompanied by a special STARZ #TakeTheLead designation, underscoring the network’s commitment to championing narratives by, about, and for women and underrepresented audiences.
Scroll down to view photos of the star-studded evening.
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Honorees Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and Regina Hall accept the Ensemble Award for “One Battle After Another” from Paul Thomas Anderson
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Honorees Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor accept the Ensemble Award for “One Battle After Another”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree David Alan Grier accepts the Vanguard Award
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Tenika Davis accepts the Breakthrough Performance Award for “Spartacus: House of Ashur”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Skye P. Marshall accepts the Supporting Actress Award – Series for “Matlock”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Spike Lee
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Skye P. Marshall accepts the Supporting Actress Award – Series for “Matlock”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Godfrey, honoree Skye P. Marshall, recipient of the Supporting Actress Award – Series for “Matlock,” and Shawn Edwards
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Skye P. Marshall, recipient of the Supporting Actress Award – Series for “Matlock,”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton, Michael B. Jordan, and Delroy Lindo
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Ryan Coogler accepts the Director Award for “Sinners”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo, honoree Ryan Coogler, recipient of the Director Award for “Sinners,” Wunmi Mosaku, and Michael B. Jordan
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Honoree Spike Lee accepts the Career Achievement Award from Ryan Coogler
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Honoree Spike Lee accepts the Career Achievement Award from Ryan Coogler
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Sterling K. Brown accepts the Actor Award – Series for “Paradise”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
(L-R) Honorees Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch accept the Documentary Award for “Number One on the Call Sheet”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Aiyana-Lee performs onstage during attend The Critics Choice Association’s 8th annual celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Aiyana-Lee
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Jurnee Smollett, recipient of the Actress Award – Series for “Smoke,”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Damson Idris accepts the Supporting Actor Award – Film for “F1”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Tessa Thompson accepts the Actress Award – Film for “Hedda”
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Janelle James accepts the Comedy Award for “Abbott Elementary” onstage
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television – Inside
Honoree Janelle James (R) accepts the Comedy Award for “Abbott Elementary” from Chris Perfetti
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Michael B. Jordan, Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler at The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on December 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images)
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Aiyana Lee and Spike Lee
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Skye P. Marshall
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Skye P. Marshall
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Teyana Taylor
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Teyana Taylor
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC David Alan Grier
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Tenika Davis
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Tenika Davis
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Michael B. Jordan
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Chase Infiniti
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Janelle James
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Wunmi Mosaku
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Jay Pharoah
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images David Alan Grier
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Sinqua Walls
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Damson Idris
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Damson Idris and Delroy Lindo
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Miles Caton
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Delroy Lindo
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images Ryan Destiny
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images William Stanford Davis
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The Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Arrivals
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/PMC Ludwig Göransson