*Sunday night the 5th annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards went down on A&E.
With “Empire” being all the rage, a lot of folks thought it was a forgone conclusion that it would win best drama series. Well, that didn’t happen, but the next best thing did. Taraji P. Henson won for best actress in a drama series. So congrats Taraji. In fact, you can check out her acceptance speech below.
Meanwhile, “Bessie” starring Queen Latifah won best movie made for television. The producer of “Bessie” accepted the award by stating it was a project they had for Queen Latifah for 22 years.
Also, David Oyelowo keeps marching towards superstar status with a best actor in a movie or limited series win for “Nightingale.”
And in a category where viewers could vote on their favorite binge-watching show via Twitter, “The Walking Dead” beat out “Orange is the New Black.”
Here’s a complete list of winners and their networks from the 2015 Critics’ Choice Television Awards:
Best Comedy Series
“Silicon Valley” (HBO)
Best Actor In A Comedy Series
Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent” (Amazon)
Best Actress In A Comedy Series
Amy Schumer, “Inside Amy Schumer” (Comedy Central)
Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
T.J. Miller, “Silicon Valley” (HBO)
Best Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Allison Janney, “Mom” (CBS)
Best Guest Performer In A Comedy Series
Bradley Whitford, “Transparent” (Amazon)
Best Movie Made For Television
“Bessie” (HBO)
Best Limited Series
“Olive Kitteridge” (HBO)
Best Actor In A Movie Or Limited Series
David Oyelowo – “Nightingale” (HBO)
Best Actress In A Movie Or Limited Series
Frances McDormand – “Olive Kitteridge” (HBO)
Best Supporting Actor In A Movie Or Limited Series
Bill Murray – “Olive Kitteridge” (HBO)
Best Supporting Actress In A Movie Or Limited Series
Sarah Paulson – “American Horror Story: Freak Show” (FX)
Best Drama Series
“The Americans” (FX)
Best Actress In A Drama Series
Taraji P. Henson – “Empire” (FOX)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Bob Odenkirk – “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Best Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Lorraine Toussaint – “Orange Is the New Black” (Netflix)
Beat Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Jonathan Banks – “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Guest Performer In A Drama Series
Sam Elliott – “Justified” (FX)
Best Reality Series
“Shark Tank” (ABC)
Best Reality Competition Series
“Face Off” (Syfy)
Best Reality Series Host
Cat Deeley – “So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX)
Best Animated Series
“Archer” (FX)
Best Talk Show
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” (Comedy Central)
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