Many of the biggest names in film, television and music turned out for the fan-voted 2021 People’s Choice Awards at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. on Tuesday evening.
Hosted by “Saturday Night Live” mainstay Kenan Thompson, the People’s Choice Awards honor the year’s top productions across entertainment and pop culture. Cardi B will present this year’s people’s icon award to Halle Berry, whose directorial debut “Bruised” recently released on Netflix. Berry arrived in a shimmering purple jumpsuit to the ceremony. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is also set to be honored with the people’s champion award at the event. Christina Aguilera will receive the awards body’s inaugural music icon award from Becky G. Additionally, Kim Kardashian West will be honored with the fashion icon award.
Nominees for this year’s awards include Adele, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers and BTS. On the film side, a slew of blockbusters that includes “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “F9: The Fast Saga” and “Dune” are competing for top honors. TV shows nominated include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Bachelor” and “WandaVision.” This year’s show includes 44 categories across various branches of the entertainment industry.
This year also marks the first time that the People’s Choice Awards will air live on NBC. The show will be simultaneously broadcast on E!. The broadcast is set to unfold from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT. Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski return to produce the telecast.
See some of the red carpet looks from this year’s People’s Choice Awards below:
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Halle Berry
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The people’s icon award recipient wore a shimmering purple jumpsuit.
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H.E.R.
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP H.E.R. peeks out from behind a pair of shades while wearing a pink suit.
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Dwayne Johnson
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP After taking a triumphant selfie, the people’s champion award recipient hit the carpet in a crimson shirt and a leather bomber jacket.
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Laverne Cox
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Laverne Cox worked the floor in a purple dress as the red carpet host for the evening.
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Becky G
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Becky G is presenting the music icon award to Christina Aguilera at the event. The singer went with a striking yellow dress with black along the sides.
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Lili Reinhart
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The “Riverdale” actress wears a suit and heels to the red carpet.
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Lil Rel Howery
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Lil Rel Howery rolled out in a pastel plaid suit.
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Kenan Thompson
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Thompson went with a blue suit and some fashionable albeit comfortable looking sneakers. The “Saturday Night Live” star will be moving around a lot as the ceremony’s host.
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Sydney Sweeney
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Sydney Sweeney wore a black dress with a white bow.
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Paris Jackson
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The “Let Down” singer wore fishnets and a brown dress. On the carpet, Jackson shared that she’s working on a few new songs.
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Avani Gregg and Charli D’Amelio
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The two TikTok stars pose together in red and black on the carpet.
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Jojo Siwa
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Siwa wore a pink dress to the event. She is nominated in the competition contestant of 2021 category for her work on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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Iman Shumpert
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP NBA champion and reigning “Dancing With the Stars” winner Iman Shumpert wore a tan and black Haculla jacket.
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Mindy Kaling
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Mindy Kaling arrived in a shimmering black dress.
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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The couple arrived to the carpet together, with Adams sporting a dark blue suit and Hyland wearing a white dress.
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Leslie Jones
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Leslie Jones wore a neon green dress and white heels.
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Rocsi Diaz
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Rocsi Diaz wore a black dress with a bit of gold. The TV personality is currently serving as host of Fox’s new reality show “Alter Ego.”
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Maggie Q
Image Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Maggie Q wore a golden two-piece along with a matching bag and earrings.