Fans confused by tie at Critics' Choice Awards
Social media went into overdrive after the winner of the Best Actress in a Limited Series at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday night resulted in a tie.
Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette were named equal winners of the award for their performances in Sharp Objects and Escape at Dannemora, respectively, and fans have a lot to say.
When the award was presented, Amy Adams was the first to be announced as a winner.
“I want the other woman up here,” she confidently said, prompting the announcement of Arquette’s victory.
The pair hugged and supported one another’s gracious speeches, and some fans applauded the stars for handling the situation so gracefully.
Many viewers were in disbelief that two actresses had to share the spotlight at the prestigious awards ceremony.
What is the deal with a tie in the Critics Choice Awards/ best actress award ? Amy Adams & Patricia Arquette co winners .
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 14, 2019
“Amy Adams couldn’t even win a Critics’ Choice Award without f*****g tying. What an absolute joke,” tweeted one fan.
“Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette won omg what the f*** I’m so shocked (sic),” wrote another.
However, other fans were excited that both actresses were recognized.
“Amy Adams & Patricia Arquette are DELIGHTFUL #CriticsChoice,” tweeted a viewer.
Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette tying for Best Actress In a Limited Series or TV Movie and accepting their awards together, with their arms around one another, taking turns thanking people is the energy I want to bring through the rest of 2019. #CriticsChoice
— Jessica Derschowitz (@jessicasara) January 14, 2019
Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette co-winning the @CriticsChoice award and sharing the acceptance speech and being so genuinely excited for each other is hands down my favorite thing in 2019 so far 💪 😍 ⭐️
— Jessica Schubert (@jessicarose0003) January 14, 2019
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