Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Barbie win People's Choice Awards. Here are the key moments (2024)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have both won People's Choice Awards.

But of course, both were absent from the awards show. In case you missed it, Swift is in Australia for her Eras tour.

Okay, fine. It's been impossible to miss.

Kelce won the Athlete award after last week taking outSuper Bowl LVIII with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Swift won the Pop Artist award, the Social Celebrity award and the Concert Tour award for the Eras Tour.

Barbie star Simu Liu's opening monologue made reference to Golden Globes host Jo Koywhen he described himself as: "An Asian host of a major awards show, what could possibly go wrong?" before he seemingly referenced Barbie when he spoke about "the most iconic pop culture moment of the year".

"Who could forget that one little movie about a blonde American icon that had the entire country dressing up, dancing the night away and making huge waves at the box office," he said.

"I'm talking of course about Taylor Swift the Eras tour movie."

"I was a Swiftie long before I was Ken," he clarified to applause.

Barbie gets the love it didn't get at the BAFTAs

Just hours earlier, Barbie went home empty handed at the BAFTAs.

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But at the People's Choice Awards, Barbie won the Movie award, the Comedy Movie award, Barbie World by Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua won the Collaboration Song award, Male Movie Star went to Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie won Female Movie Star and America Ferrera won the Movie Performance of the Year trophy.

"You, the audience, the people, you made Barbie a global cultural phenomenon, thank you," Ferrera said.

Ferrera thanked the "incomparable" Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie who she said deserved "all the flowers".

"It feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a bold and inspiring masterpiece and to get to speak words of truth that so many of us needed to hear out loud, so thank you Margot and Greta. I love you."

She also acknowledged how deeply Barbie resonated with fans.

"This movie Barbie, at the heart of what it is, it is an invitation to all of us to embrace our full selves."

Billie Eilish, who was on stage for the speech, was also a winner on the night.

Eilish took home the TV Performance award for her role in Swarm – her first acting gig.

Two icons, two vastly different speeches

Adam Sandler was crowned the People's Icon and in his acceptance speech, he did what he did best — entertained — delivering a self-deprecating acceptance speech… for the wrong award.

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"This is going to be a little humiliating," he started.

"When my agent called me and said I won the People's Choice Icon Award, I was driving. I had him on speakerphone and I was also eating frosted flakes and… I think I misheard him.

"I thought he said congratulations Adam, you won the People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive, so anyway, I wrote a speech for that."

Sandler said it was "about time," putting on a voice and giving a lengthy speech in which he called on the audience to respond to his proclamations with a "hell yeah".

"To the People Magazine's academy members of hotness and sexual attractiveness," Sandler said.

"I would like to say thank you for recognising me as the man who made our entire country the hornie*st this year. And was by far the most talked about person in the bedroom by couples or throuples during fantasy role play and slappy time."

Sandler has mostly played comedic roles throughout his decades-long career, starting with Saturday Night Live in 1990, before moving on to star in films such as Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore.

More recently, he's starred in the Netflix comedy Murder Mystery and the crime thriller Uncut Gems.

And as a true mark of pop culture relevance, he's been referenced on The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy.

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Lenny Kravitz was recognised as the Music Icon and gave a vastly different speech.

"When I was thinking of what to say tonight, I kept going back to that word icon," Kravitz said.

"And it means a lot of things to a lot of people.

"But to me, it means you've made an indelible mark by being who God created you to be and daring to be different.

"When I was first coming up, a lot of people offered me a lot of deals, but they wanted me to change.

"My music wasn't black enough. It wasn't white enough. It didn't fit nicely inside a box or sound like what was on the radio at the time.

"And I turned down the money and the goods and promises of fame and stardom because I couldn't live with myself doing something inauthentic."

He said an icon to him is someone who inspires and teaches others to believe in themselves and their direction.

"I was a fan of music long before I was a musician," Kravitz said.

"And my mantra now is the same as it was 35 years ago.

"Never follow the trends, set your own pace and recognise that the best is right here, right now, in front of you."

Kravitz performed a medley of his hits including It Ain't Over 'till It's Over and Are You Gonna Go My Way.

Kylie Minogue performs Padam Padam

Dressed in all red, including long red leather boots and singing into a red microphone, pop star Kylie Minogue sang her hit Padam Padam.

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She was earlier seen on the Red Carpet wearing a shiny teal dress.

The 49th annual People's Choice Awards took place in Santa Monica. As many expressed when winning a gong, this awards show holds a special place in the hearts of creatives because, as the title suggests, it is voted by the people.

That essentially means the awards show recognises film, TV, sport personalities and comedians – who are popular.

Fan voted, and open to those 18 and above worldwide, the public votes take place online.

There are 45 categories.

Click here for a full list of the winners and check out the Red Carpet looks here.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Barbie win People's Choice Awards. Here are the key moments (2024)

FAQs

Did Taylor Swift win anything at the People's Choice Awards? ›

Swift won four awards — female artist, pop artist, concert tour and social celebrity.

Did Travis Kelce go to the People's Choice Awards in 2024? ›

Kelce wasn't in attendance at the award show, and neither was his popstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who happened to receive four People's Choice Awards. Swift won awards for Best Female Artist, Best Social Media Celebrity, Best Concert Tour and Best Pop Artist.

Did Travis Kelce go to the People's Choice? ›

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was voted Athlete of the Year by the People's Choice Awards on Sunday evening. Kelce became the NFL's all-time leader in playoff receptions during this year's AFC Championship Game win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Is Travis Kelce going to Australia? ›

Travis Kelce raves about his trip to Australia, calls Taylor Swift the 'best thing possible' From petting rhinos to seeing the pop star in concert, the NFL superstar made a lot of memories. Travis Kelce's trip Down Under is something he will always remember.

How many cats does Taylor Swift have? ›

The pop star is a package deal with her three cats, named Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button. The feline trio often make appearances in social media posts, public outings, ads and music videos. One of them joined her in the photoshoot for her TIME Person of the Year cover in 2023.

Who cuts Travis Kelce hair? ›

Patrick Regan, a Florida-based barber in his 30's, told "Good Morning America" he is the man behind the Kelce cut.

How much is Travis Kelce worth? ›

Q: What is Travis Kelce's net worth? A: As of 2024, Travis Kelce's estimated net worth is around $30 million. His wealth primarily comes from his football career and related endorsem*nts.

What did Travis Kelce win? ›

Kelce's three Super Bowl victories are the most ever by a Bearcat. His 31 career Super Bowl receptions rank second in NFL history behind only Jerry Rice (33), and his 350 receiving yards rank fourth. Kelce is a five-time All-Pro honoree, including this fall.

Who is Travis Kelce's best friend? ›

Travis Kelce's longtime barber and close friend, Patrick Regan of "Patty Cuts," has high praise for Taylor Swift. Regan was asked about Kelce's relationship with the pop star in an interview on the Your Day Off podcast, calling her "an amazing person."

What did Taylor Swift say to Travis Kelce? ›

"I cannot believe that. I can't believe you. How did you do that?" Swift said to Kelce, who was mic'd up during the game for "Inside the NFL." "Thank you for coming, baby.

Is Travis and Kayla back together? ›

“This is fake news … a lie … and not why Kayla and I broke up … take all your hatred somewhere else please,” the NFL star wrote in a since-deleted tweet. By November 2020, Kayla and Travis were back together but they ultimately decided to end things for good in May 2022.

Who has won the most People's Choice Awards? ›

The first awards recognized The Sting as Favorite Picture of 1974, Barbra Streisand as the year's Favorite Film Actress, and John Wayne as its Favorite Film Actor. So far, Ellen DeGeneres and Taylor Swift are the most awarded people, with a total of 20 awards each.

How much is Taylor Swift worth? ›

Swift is now worth an estimated $1.3 billion–up from $1.1 billion in October and $740 million on the 2023 Self-Made Women list. The boost last fall came as a result of the first leg of her Eras Tour, which added an estimated $300 million to her fortune.

What awards did Taylor Swift win at iHeartRadio? ›

Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at iHeartRadio Awards: 'To the fans, it's completely up to you'
  • Song of the Year: "Cruel Summer"
  • Pop Song of the Year: "Cruel Summer"
  • Pop Artist of the Year.
  • Artist of the Year.
  • Tour of the Year.
  • Best Lyrics: "Is It Over Now? ( ...
  • Best Fan Army: Swifties.
Apr 1, 2024

Who has the most GRAMMYs ever? ›

Beyoncé made history at the 2023 GRAMMYs by becoming the artist with the most GRAMMY wins — ever — when she won the GRAMMY for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for her 2022 album, Renaissance. Beyoncé now counts 32 total GRAMMY wins.

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