The Neil Armstrong biopic leads with three wins, 'Beautiful Boy' helps Timothee Chalamet win the Supporting Actor Award, while 'Black Panther' lands the coveted Film Award.
- Nov 5, 2018
AceShowbiz - The 2018 awards season has been unofficially kicked off with the 22nd Hollywood Film Awards which was held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, November 4. Actress and comedian Awkwafina, who stars in "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Ocean's 8", hosted the event, taking over the gig from three-time emcee James Corden.
It was a big night for "First Man", which bagged three awards, including Director Award for Damien Chazelle, Film Composer Award for Justin Hurwitz and Editor Award for Tom Cross. The Neil Armstrong biopic reunited Chazelle with Ryan Gosling, after they worked together in 2016 awards-winning musical film "La La Land".
"Beautiful Boy (2018)" trailed behind with two trophies. Timothee Chalamet was honored with Supporting Actor Award for his portrayal of Steve Carell's on-screen drug-addicted son in the drama based on a true story. The movie's helmer Felix Van Groeningen, meanwhile, nabbed the Breakthrough Director Award.
Also taking home two trophies, "Green Book" won Screenwriter Award for Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie, while its cast was honored with Ensemble Award. Meanwhile, "Crazy Rich Asians" stars were presented with Breakout Ensemble Award.
Hugh Jackman was named best actor for his performance in "The Front Runner", while Glenn Close won a trophy in the female category for her role in "The Wife". Amandla Stenberg ("The Hate U Give") and John David Washington ("BlacKkKlansman") took the Breakout Performance Actress and Actor Award respectively.
"Black Panther" landed the top honor, Film Award, with "Incredibles 2" being hailed as the best animated movie. Nicole Kidman, whose latest feature film acting credit is "Boy Erased", was also feted with Career Achievement Award that night.
- Hollywood Career Achievement Award: Nicole Kidman
- Hollywood Supporting Actor Award: Timothee Chalamet, "Beautiful Boy"
- Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award: "Crazy Rich Asians"
- Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award: Amandla Stenberg, "The Hate U Give"
- Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award: John David Washington, "BlacKkKlansman"
- Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award: Felix Van Groeningen, "Beautiful Boy"
- New Hollywood Award: Yalitza Aparicio, "ROMA"
- Hollywood Actress Award: Glenn Close, "The Wife"
- Hollywood Actor Award: Hugh Jackman, "The Front Runner"
- Hollywood Director Award: Damien Chazelle, "First Man"
- Hollywood Screenwriter Award: Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie, "Green Book"
- Hollywood Ensemble Award: "Green Book"
- Hollywood Documentary Award: "Believer"
- Hollywood Film Award: "Black Panther"
- Hollywood Animation Award: "Incredibles 2"
- Hollywood Cinematography Award: Matthew Libatique, "A Star Is Born"
- Hollywood Film Composer Award: Justin Hurwitz, "First Man"
- Hollywood Editor Award: Tom Cross, "First Man"
- Hollywood Visual Effects Award: Dan Deleeuw, Kelly Port, Russel Earl and Dan Sudick, "Avengers: Infinity War"
- Hollywood Costume Design Award: Sandy Powell, "The Favourite"
- Hollywood Make-Up & Hair Styling Award: Jenny Schircore, Sarah Kelly and Hannah Edwards, "Mary Queen of Scots"
- Hollywood Production Design Award: Hannah Beachler, "Black Panther"
- Hollywood Sound Award: Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn and Brandon Proctor, "A Quiet Place"
