Top Critics Choice Awards 2024 Moments: Ryan Gosling's Confusion, Robert Downey Jr. Kisses Cillian Murphy And More

The Critics Choice Awards 2024 brought some memorable moments from Hollywood's biggest stars.

From viral memes to unexpected kisses, here are some highlights from Sunday's star-studded event.

1. Ryan Gosling becoming a new meme

Ryan Gosling was seen looking stunned and confused after himbo anthem "I'm Just Ken" won Best Original Song at the awards show, which was held at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Despite being announced as the winner, Gosling opted not to take the stage, letting songwriters Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt accept the award.

The Canadian actor's bewildered expression quickly went viral, spawning a wave of jokes and new memes.

"He's just created a new meme with this face," one user on X, formerly Twitter, wrote.

"Ryan Gosling being surprised 'I'm Just Ken' won is so I'm just Ken of him," another commented.

A third user said that Gosling had the "best reaction to an award."

2. Robert Downey Jr. kissing a "confused" Cillian Murphy

After winning Best Supporting Actor, Robert Downey Jr. surprised everyone by planting kisses on his "Oppenheimer" co-star Cillian Murphy's cheeks.

The Irish actor seemed taken aback but graciously accepted the gesture, leading to a series of hilarious reactions on social media.

"RDJ RISKED IT ALL TO KISS CILLIAN," one social media user wrote, while another commented, "Robert kissing Cillian, he's so real for this."

"CILLIAN WAS SO CONFUSED HERE HE WAS LIKE WAIT WHAT ARE WE DOING," another quipped.

Some claimed that Downey had been going in for a kiss on the lips.

"I loved how RDJ reallllly tried to kiss Cillian on the mouth, but he didn't give in. I get it RDJ," one person wrote.

3. Ariana DeBose looking unamused over singing jab

Broadway star and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose did not find a quip about her singing abilities amusing.

Reading off a teleprompter while presenting the award for Best Song, Bella Ramsey and Anthony Ramos joked about "actors who also think they are singers," mentioning DeBose alongside Jack Black and Ryan Gosling, according to People.

When the camera panned to her, DeBose, whose movie "Wish" received a nomination for the song "This Wish," initially appeared taken aback by the jab before smiling.

The joke was slammed by social media users, with many pointing out that DeBose was a vocally trained Tony Award nominee and longtime Broadway actress.

'The writers for @CriticsChoice missed the mark with their comment about 'actors who think they're singers' and including Ariana DeBose as part of that list. The woman starred in Broadway musicals -- she's a trained singer,' one viewer wrote.

"The disrespect to Academy Award winner, Tony nominee, Broadway star Ariana DeBose is WILD. The look on her face really said it all," another claimed.

DeBose later made it clear that she was not impressed with the jab, writing on her Instagram Story: "No I didn't find it funny. Lol."

4. Paul Giamatti joking about going viral

"The Holdovers" star Paul Giamatti humorously addressed his recent viral fame during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards.

"Wow, guys, I didn't think my week could get any better than going viral for eating a cheeseburger," he joked in a video of his speech shared by The Hollywood Reporter.

Giamatti was referencing a photo of him dressed in a black tuxedo as he enjoyed a burger and fries at an In-N-Out in West Hollywood right after the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony, where he also won Best Actor for "The Holdovers."

During his speech Sunday, Giamatti joked about needing an endorsement before addressing the pizza in a bag served to the award show attendees.

"Serious guys, I need that endorsement. So let's all just pray for me," he said. "Everybody get their pizza in a bag, by the way? I think that'd be a good endorsement. Paul Giamatti for pizza in a bag."

5. Chelsea Handler taking a swipe at ex Jo Koy

Chelsea Handler took a friendly jab at fellow comedian and ex-boyfriend Jo Koy over his controversial 2024 Golden Globes hosting stint.

During a bit about lusting after older men, Handler cheekily mentioned Robert De Niro and Harrison Ford and couldn't resist taking a swipe at Jo Koy.

"Unfortunately, Martin Scorsese isn't here tonight, but that's not gonna stop me from letting everyone in this room know that I would toss him around like a little Italian meatball," the TV personality said. "Thank you for laughing at that. My writers wrote it."

Handler was referencing Jo Koy saying he only had 10 days to prepare for the gig and blaming his writers for jokes that fell flat at the Golden Globes earlier this month.

Jo Koy later called it a "rookie move," telling the Los Angeles Times, "Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all."

6. Robert Downey Jr. reading bad reviews

In a hilarious acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Oppenheimer," Downey addressed his relationship with critics.

Downey pulled out a list of past unflattering reviews of his performances and shared humorous excerpts.

"The first one is kind of like haiku: 'Sloppy, messy and lazy.' The next one is more metaphoric: 'Like Pee-wee Herman emerging from a coma,'" Downey said. "This was from a Brit: 'A puzzling waste of talent.' And lastly, and this one lingered: 'Amusing as a bed-locked fart.'"

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Robert Downey Jr, Ryan gosling, Cillian Murphy, Ariana Debose