What a night! From Kim Kardashian to Dwayne Johnson, Hollywood’s hottest stars shined bright at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday, December 7.
The fan-voted awards show took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and honored nominees across 40 wide-ranging categories. Host Kenan Thompson introduced guests from the best of music, movies, TV and social media stardom. Ahead of the event, Kardashian and Johnson were already confirmed as the winners of this year’s Fashion Icon and People’s Champion awards, respectively.
“Dwayne is one of the most beloved actors of our time who has achieved unprecedented success throughout his career,” NBCUniversal exec Jen Neal noted in a statement in November. “During a period where there has been a lot of uncertainty, Johnson has displayed an uncanny ability to raise spirits and make people smile despite circumstances. His philanthropic efforts and international social media presence has made him a cultural leader and inspiration to many, making him the perfect recipient for The People’s Champion Award of 2021.”
The Moana star has 15 People’s Choice nominations under his belt, winning Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor in 2016 and Favorite Premium Series Actor the following year. Fans recently witnessed Johnson’s commitment to giving back last month when he surprised a Navy veteran by gifting his customized pickup truck after a screening of Red Notice.
Kardashian, for her part, was recognized for her boundary-pushing fashion sense and business-savvy empire, with Neal calling the reality star “cultural inspiration, trailblazer and so much more.”
Both the Skims CEO and the Jungle Cruise actor were also in the running for Social Star of 2021 alongside Addison Rae, Britney Spears, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Lil Nas X.
Two more winners were announced before Tuesday’s show: Halle Berry, who took home the People’s Icon Award of 2021, and Christina Aguilera, who received the first-ever Music Icon Award.
Last year, Jennifer Lopez was honored as the People’s Icon, following Jennifer Aniston, who was given the award in 2019. While accepting the trophy, the Hustlers actress reflected on the highs and lows she experienced throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
“2020 is no joke, right? Before 2020, we were obsessing about winning this award or getting nominated for that award or we were caught up on who sold the most records,” Lopez noted in November 2020. “This year was the great leveler. It showed us what mattered [and] what didn’t. And for me, [it] reinforced what matters most: people. All of us, together. Helping each other, loving each other, being kind to each other and the importance of that connection, that human touch.”
Scroll down to see who won big at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday — and look for the bold names to find out who won::
People’s Champion Award
Dwayne Johnson
Fashion Icon Award
Kim Kardashian
Music Icon Award
Christina Aguilera
People’s Icon of 2021
Halle Berry
The Movie of 2021
Black Widow
Coming 2 America
F9: The Fast Saga
Dune
No Time To Die
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Tomorrow War
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
The Comedy Movie of 2021
Coming 2 America
Free Guy
He’s All That
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Jungle Cruise
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Thunder Force
Vacation Friends
The Action Movie of 2021
Black Widow
F9: The Fast Saga
Godzilla vs. Kong
No Time To Die
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Suicide Squad
The Tomorrow War
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
The Drama Movie of 2021
A Quiet Place Part II
Cruella
Dune
Fatherhood
Halloween Kills
In The Heights
Old
Respect
The Family Movie of 2021
Cinderella
Luca
Raya and the Last Dragon
The Boss Baby: Family Business
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Tom and Jerry
Vivo
Yes Day
The Male Movie Star of 2021
Chris Pratt, The Tomorrow War
Daniel Craig, No Time To Die
Dwayne Johnson, Jungle Cruise
Eddie Murphy, Coming 2 America
John Cena, F9: The Fast Saga
Ryan Reynolds, Free Guy
Simu Liu, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Vin Diesel, F9: The Fast Saga
The Female Movie Star of 2021
Awkwafina, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Charlize Theron, F9: The Fast Saga
Florence Pugh, Black Widow
Jennifer Hudson, Respect
Leslie Jones, Coming 2 America
Margot Robbie, The Suicide Squad
Salma Hayek, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow
The Drama Movie Star of 2021
Anthony Ramos, In The Heights
Emily Blunt, A Quiet Place Part II
Emma Stone, Cruella
Jamie Lee Curtis, Halloween Kills
Jason Momoa, Dune
Jennifer Hudson, Respect
Kevin Hart, Fatherhood
Timothée Chalamet, Dune
The Comedy Movie Star of 2021
Dwayne Johnson, Jungle Cruise
Eddie Murphy, Coming 2 America
Emily Blunt, Jungle Cruise
Leslie Jones, Coming 2 America
Melissa McCarthy, Thunder Force
Octavia Spencer, Thunder Force
Ryan Reynolds, Free Guy
Salma Hayek, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
The Action Movie Star of 2021
Charlize Theron, F9: The Fast Saga
Chris Pratt, The Tomorrow War
Daniel Craig, No Time To Die
Florence Pugh, Black Widow
John Cena, F9: The Fast Saga
Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow
Simu Liu, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Vin Diesel, F9: The Fast Saga
The TV Show of 2021
Cobra Kai
Grey’s Anatomy
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Loki
Saturday Night Live
The Bachelor
This Is Us
WandaVision
The Drama Show of 2021
Outer Banks
9-1-1
Cobra Kai
Grey’s Anatomy
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Equalizer
The Walking Dead
This Is Us
The Comedy Show of 2021
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Grown-ish
Never Have I Ever
Only Murders in the Building
Saturday Night Live
Ted Lasso
The Upshaws
Young Rock
The Reality Show of 2021
90 Day Fiancé
Bachelor In Paradise
Below Deck
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Competition Show of 2021
America’s Got Talent
American Idol
Dancing With The Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
The Bachelor
The Bachelorette
The Masked Singer
The Voice
The Male TV Star of 2021
Anthony Mackie, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Chase Stokes, Outer Banks
Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live
Norman Reedus, The Walking Dead
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
Tom Hiddleston, Loki
The Female TV Star of 2021
Angela Bassett, 9-1-1
Elizabeth Olsen, WandaVision
Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
Kathryn Hahn, WandaVision
Mandy Moore, This Is Us
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Queen Latifah, The Equalizer
Yara Shahidi, Grown-ish
The Drama TV Star of 2021
Norman Reedus, The Walking Dead
Angela Bassett, 9-1-1
Chase Stokes, Outer Banks
Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
Mandy Moore, This Is Us
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Queen Latifah, The Equalizer
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
The Comedy TV Star of 2021
Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Wanda Sykes, The Upshaws
Yara Shahidi, Grown-ish
The Daytime Talk Show of 2021
Good Morning America
Live with Kelly and Ryan
Red Table Talk
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
The Wendy Williams Show
Today
The Nighttime Talk Show of 2021
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Late Night With Seth Meyers
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Competition Contestant of 2021
Cody Rigsby, Dancing With the Stars
Gottmik, RuPaul’s Drag Race
JoJo (singer), The Masked Singer
JoJo Siwa, Dancing With the Stars
Katie Thurston, The Bachelorette
Matt James, The Bachelor
Symone, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Wiz Khalifa, The Masked Singer
The Reality Star of 2021
Erica Mena, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta
Joe Amabile, Bachelor In Paradise
Kandi Burruss, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Khloé Kardashian, Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Kim Kardashian, Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Lisa Rinna, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jersey Shore Family Vacation
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jersey Shore Family Vacation
The Binge-worthy Show of 2021
Cobra Kai
Loki
Mare of Easttown
Outer Banks
Sex/Life
Squid Game
Ted Lasso
The White Lotus
The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2021
Loki
Lucifer
La Brea
Shadow and Bone
Superman and Lois
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The Flash
WandaVision
The Male Artist of 2021
Bad Bunny
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
Luke Combs
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
The Female Artist of 2021
Adele
Billie Eilish
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Halsey
Megan Thee Stallion
Olivia Rodrigo
Saweetie
The Group of 2021
BTS
Coldplay
Dan + Shay
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Migos
twenty one pilots
The Song of 2021
“Butter,” BTS
“Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran
“Easy On Me,” Adele
“good 4 u,” Olivia Rodrigo
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X
“Peaches,” Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“STAY,” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
“Up,” Cardi B
The Album of 2021
Certified Lover Boy, Drake
Culture III, Migos
Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish
Justice, Justin Bieber
MONTERO, Lil Nas X
Planet Her, Doja Cat
Sour, Olivia Rodrigo
star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves
The Country Artist of 2021
Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood
Dan + Shay
Kacey Musgraves
Kane Brown
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
The Latin Artist of 2021
Anuel AA
Bad Bunny
Becky G
Daddy Yankee
J Balvin
KAROL G
Maluma
Natti Natasha
The New Artist of 2021
24kGoldn
Bella Poarch
Giveon
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
Tate McRae
The Kid LAROI
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
The Music Video of 2021
“Butter,” BTS
“Easy On Me,” Adele
“good 4 u,” Olivia Rodrigo
“LOCATION,” KAROL G, Anuel AA, J Balvin
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X
“My Universe,” Coldplay X BTS
“Peaches,” Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“STAY,” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
The Collaboration of 2021
“Best Friend,” Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
“INDUSTRY BABY,” Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat feat. SZA
“Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
“Peaches,” Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“STAY,” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake feat. Future & Young Thug
“You Right,” Doja Cat & The Weeknd
The Social Star of 2021
Addison Rae
Britney Spears
Charli D’Amelio
Dwayne Johnson
Justin Bieber
Kim Kardashian West
Kylie Jenner
Lil Nas X
The Pop Special of 2021
Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry
Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil
Friends: The Reunion – The One Where They Get Back Together
Justin Bieber: Our World
Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart & Snoop Dogg
Oprah with Meghan and Harry
P!nk: All I Know So Far
Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3
The Comedy Act of 2021
Back To Abnormal Tour, Trevor Noah
Bo Burnham: Inside, Bo Burnham
From Scratch Tour, John Mulaney
Sorry, Harriet Tubman, Phoebe Robinson
The King’s Jester Tour, Hasan Minhaj
The Milk & Money Tour, Ali Wong
Vaccinated and Horny Tour, Chelsea Handler
You Know What It Is, Marlon Wayans
The Game Changer of 2021
Alex Morgan
Bubba Wallace
Carl Nassib
Naomi Osaka
Patrick Mahomes
Serena Williams
Simone Biles
Sunisa Lee
The Pop Podcast of 2021
“Anything Goes” with Emma Chamberlain
“Armchair Expert” with Dax Shepard
“Call Her Daddy”
“Chicks in the Office”
“Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend”
“Couple Things” with Shawn and Andrew
“SmartLess”
“Why Won’t You Date Me?” with Nicole Byer
