14 DAY TRIAL // The people have spoken: in what is deemed the awards show that best reflects today’s tastes, People’s Choice Awards, “Hunger Games” left competitors in the dust to become the most popular movie of 2012.
The film, the first in the series based on Suzanne Collins’ trilogy, took home no less than 4 different awards, including for Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie and Favorite Movie Franchise, and Favorite On-Screen Chemistry, thanks to stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Chris Hutcherson.
Lawrence also took home 2 awards on her own, one of Favorite Movie Actress and Face of Heroism, thus further consolidating her status as one of the moment’s hottest actresses.
In music, Katy Perry was the big winner of the night, scooping up 3 awards for Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Pop Artist and Favorite Video, with “Part of Me.”
Also during the ceremony, which was hosted by the always charming Kaley Cuoco, Sandra Bullock was honored for charity work, becoming the first recipient of the Favorite Humanitarian awards.
The Oscar-winning actress was on hand to accept the trophy and displayed modesty in her acceptance speech.
Below are the winners. Check them out to see if your favorite made the cut.
FILM:
Favorite Movie: “The Hunger Games” Favorite Movie Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. Favorite Movie Actress: Jennifer Lawrence Favorite Movie Icon: Meryl Streep Favorite Action Movie: “The Hunger Games” Favorite Action Movie Star: Chris Hemsworth Favorite Face Of Heroism: Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games” Favorite Comedic Movie: “Ted” Favorite Comedic Movie Actor: Adam Sandler Favorite Comedic Movie Actress: Jennifer Aniston Favorite Dramatic Movie: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor: Zac Efron Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress: Emma Watson Favorite Movie Franchise: “The Hunger Games” Favorite Movie Superhero: Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: Jennifer Lawrence / Josh Hutcherson / Liam Hemsworth – “The Hunger Games” Favorite Movie Fan Following: Twihards, “Twilight”
TELEVISION:
Favorite Network TV Comedy: “The Big Bang Theory” Favorite Network TV Drama: “Grey's Anatomy” Favorite Cable TV Comedy: “Awkward” Favorite Cable TV Drama: “Leverage” Favorite Premium Cable TV Show: “True Blood” Favorite TV Crime Drama: “Castle” Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show: “Supernatural” Favorite Comedic TV Actor: Chris Colfer Favorite Comedic TV Actress: Lea Michele Favorite Dramatic TV Actor: Nathan Fillion Favorite Dramatic TV Actress: Ellen Pompeo Favorite Daytime TV Host: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host: Jimmy Fallon Favorite New Talk Show Host: Steve Harvey Favorite Competition TV Show: The X Factor Favorite Celebrity Judge: Demi Lovato Favorite TV Fan Following: SPNFamily, “Supernatural” Favorite New TV Comedy: “The New Normal” Favorite New TV Drama: “Beauty & The Beast”
MUSIC:
Favorite Male Artist: Jason Mraz Favorite Female Artist: Katy Perry Favorite Pop Artist: Katy Perry Favorite Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj Favorite R&B Artist: Rihanna Favorite Band: Maroon 5 Favorite Country Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Breakout Artist: The Wanted Favorite Song: “What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction Favorite Album: “Up All Night,” One Direction Favorite Music Video: “Part of Me,” Katy Perry Favorite Music Fan Following: KatyCats, Katy Perry