Critics Choice Awards 2026 Had a Backstage Life of Its Own and These 5 Unseen Moments Are What Everyone’s Talking About Now. While the cameras focused on speeches and trophies, the real drama unfolded out of sight. From Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys looking more in love than ever to a euphoric celebration involving Wuthering Heights stars Owen Cooper and Jacob Elordi, these candid moments told a far richer story than the broadcast ever showed. Fans expected polished glamour — instead, they got raw emotion, whispered reactions, and unguarded joy. Social media is now dissecting every leaked clip and photo frame by frame. Some moments melted hearts, others raised eyebrows. Either way, these backstage snapshots may end up being more memorable than anything that happened onstage.
From Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys looking super loved up to a celebratory moment for Wuthering Heights stars Owen Cooper and Jacob Elordi © Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Awards season kicked off with plenty of excitement at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, and as always, the prestigious ceremony provided lots of memorable moments … Read more