Santa Monica, California – The people chose the best in movies, music, television, and pop culture at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. Hosted by Simu Liu, the awards aired live on NBC, Peacock, and E! from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
This year, the number of categories expanded to 45. “Barbie” won the top movie prize, while “Grey’s Anatomy” was voted TV show of the year. Other big winners included Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Ice Spice, Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, and Pedro Pascal.
Adam Sandler accepted the People’s Icon Award with a hilarious speech about confusing the honor with PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive. Lenny Kravitz received the Music Icon Award after giving a career-spanning performance.
In the music category, Taylor Swift was named the Female Artist of the Year and also won the Collaboration Song of the Year with Ice Spice for “Barbie World.” Ice Spice also took home the New Artist of the Year award and won for the best New Artist.
The event also honored successful athletes, comedians, and actors across various genres. Travis Kelce was named the Athlete of the Year, while Chris Rock won the Comedy Act of the Year for “Selective Outrage.” The awards also recognized social celebrities like Britney Spears, Dwayne Johnson, and Selena Gomez.
The People’s Choice Awards provided a platform to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in popular culture across a wide range of categories. The winners reflected the diverse and influential contributions made by individuals and groups in the entertainment industry.