The people have spoken!
Batman sequel The Dark Knight clutched a handful of prizes to steal the show at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
The action film claimed Favorite Superhero, Favorite Movie, Favorite Onscreen Match-Up, Favorite Action Movie and Favorite Cast at the climax of the event.
Batman
Christian Bale and co-star
Aaron Eckhart and director
Christopher Nolan were given a lengthy standing ovation as they took to the stage at the Shrine Auditorium, and then Bale remembered his Joker,
Heath Ledger, in his brief acceptance speech.
He said, "Here's to Heath," as he raised one of the awards the cast and crew were presented with to the heavens.
Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood was a triple threat, claiming Favorite Country Singer, Favorite Country Song and Favorite Star Under 35 accolades, and also performed at the glitzy Shrine Auditorium prizegiving.
Queen Latifah, who hosted the event, was stunned when her film The Secret Life of Bees won the Favorite Film (Drama) award, while Wall-E was named Favorite Family Movie and 27 Dresses claimed the night's Favorite Film (Comedy) prize.
In the TV categories, Two & A Half Men was named Favorite TV Comedy, while medical show House picked up the Favorite TV Drama honor.
The award winners were:
Favorite Funny Male Star -
Adam Sandler Favorite Star Under 35 - Carrie Underwood
Favorite Competition/Reality Show - Dancing With The Stars
Favorite Talk Show Host -
Ellen DeGeneres Favorite Combined Forces - "No Air" by
Jordin Sparks featuring
Chris Brown Favorite Male Singer -
Chris Brown Favorite Movie Comedy - 27 Dresses
Favorite Female Movie Star -
Reese Witherspoon Favorite Family Movie - Wall-E
Favorite Male Movie Star - Will Smith
Favorite R&B Song - "No One" by
Alicia Keys Favorite Leading Man -
Brad Pitt Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show - Heroes
Favorite Male Action Star - Will Smith
Favorite Female Action Star -
Angelina Jolie Favorite Pop Song - "I Kissed A Girl" by
Katy Perry Favorite Game Show - Deal Or No Deal
Favorite TV Drama Diva -
Kyra Sedgwick Favorite Hip-Hop Song - "Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
Favorite Funny Female Star - Tina Fey
Favorite Song From A Soundtrack - Mamma Mia by
Meryl Streep Favorite Animated Comedy - The Simpsons
Favorite Rock Song - "All Summer Long" by
Kid Rock Favorite Male TV Star - Hugh Laurie
Favorite Female Singer - Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Song - Carrie Underwood
Favorite Scene-Stealing Guest Star -
Robin Williams (Law & Order: SUV)
Favorite Leading Lady -
Kate Hudson Favorite Movie (Drama) - The Secret Life of Bees
Favorite Independent Movie - The Secret Life of Bees
Favorite Female TV Star - Christina Applegate
Favorite TV Drama - House
Favorite New TV Comedy - Gary Unmarried
Favorite New TV Drama - The Mentalist
Favorite TV Comedy - Two & A Half Men
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