People’s Choice Awards 2015: Robert Downey Jr. And ‘Big Bang Theory’ Pick Up TrophiesBy Jade Walker LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. was seeing double at the Peoples Choice Awards. The star of The Judge and Iron Man picked up the trophies for favorite dramatic movie actor and favorite movie actor at Wednesdays fan-favorite ceremony honoring stars in film, television andBy Jade Walker LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. was seeing double at the Peoples Choice Awards. The star of The Judge and Iron Man picked up the trophies for favorite dramatic movie actor and favorite movie actor at Wednesdays fan-favorite ceremony honoring stars in film, television and music. This is perfect for me because I love people, Im crazy about movies, and I prefer people who love my movies, Downey said. The Big Bang Theory also won multiple honors. The sitcom about a group of scientists was awarded trophies for favorite network TV comedy and favorite TV show, while co-star Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting was chosen as favorite comedic TV actress. We truly have a love and passion for making this show together, said Big Bang co-star Johnny Galecki. Honestly, its a dream come true every day, and its never lost on any of us for a split-second that its entirely due to your love and support. The gush-filled ceremony kicked off at the Nokia Theatre with Mom stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney quipping about their selection as the shows hosts. Oh, who are we kidding? Farris joked. Neil Patrick Harris was unavailable, and Ellen DeGeneres said she was busy. However, DeGeneres wasnt completely booked. The talk show host was on hand to pick up the trophy for favorite daytime TV host. Other winners in attendance included Hunter Hayes as favorite male country artist, Matt Bomer as favorite cable TV actor, Chloe Grace Moretz as favorite dramatic movie actress and Chris Evans as favorite action movie actor. Ill say 30, 40 percent of the votes were my mom, but the other 60 percent, it really, really means a lot to me, Evans said. Im eternally grateful. Melissa McCarthy was honored as favorite comedic movie actress, while Adam Sandler was selected as favorite comedic movie actor. Ben Affleck was designated the humanitarian of the year for his work with the Eastern Congo Initiative, which he co-founded in 2010 with Whitney Williams. The organization advocates the economic and social growth of the country through various programs. Iggy Azalea and Lady Antebellum, who performed during the Peoples Choice Awards with Fall Out Boy, were also champions. Azalea was deemed favorite hip-hop artist, while Lady Antebellum were crowned favorite country group. Greys Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo accepted the awards for both favorite dramatic TV actress and favorite network TV drama. Somehow, this never gets old, Pompeo said. I have to say it actually gets better. Were 11 seasons in, and your passion for the show keeps us going. A couple of Pompeos absentee co-stars were also selected as victors: Patrick Dempsey for favorite dramatic TV actor and Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang for favorite TV character missed most. ___ Follow AP Entertainment Writer Derrik J. Lang at ift.tt/LtUgHP . ___ Online: ift.tt/XJTaip ift.tt/1gB4pon
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:16:17 +0000
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