The Critics Choice Awards 2023 aired live on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 7 pm ET on The CW. The prestigious award ceremony saw several A-list stars in attendance at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.Tonight at the Critics Choice Awards 2023, Sheryl Lee Ralph won the prestigious award for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series for her role in Abbott Elementary. She shared the stage with Henry Winkler, who won the Best Supporting Actor award in the same category.Reshma Gopaldas@reshingbull“People don’t have to like you.” -Sheryl Lee Ralph #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards3347896“People don’t have to like you.” -Sheryl Lee Ralph #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/Vgbz43XrdmIn her acceptance speech, Sheryl's last line struck a deep chord with the audience. She noted that even if people don't "love you or respect you," individuals should look at themselves in the mirror and love themselves for who they are. Fans took to social media to applaud the actress for the speech. One tweeted:RÓGE@myrogenicheSheryl Lee Ralph deserves an Emmy for that speech! Wow! #CriticsChoiceAwards4Sheryl Lee Ralph deserves an Emmy for that speech! Wow! #CriticsChoiceAwardsHosted by American comedian Chelsea Handler, the award ceremony saw many popular films and series from all over the world being recognized on stage. In the TV category, Abbott Elementary received 6 nominations, including a nomination for Best Comedy Series. In the film section, absurdist movie Everything Everywhere All at Once received 14 big nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and others.Fans can't stop talking about Sheryl Lee Ralph's emotional speech at the Critics Choice Awards 2023 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSheryl Lee Ralph took to the stage to deliver her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the popular ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. During her speech, she thanked the industry for awarding her with the recognition, before thanking her fellow cast members for supporting her. She said:"As a supporting actress, I'm supported well. By an incredible crew. By an incredible staff, incredible producers, who put in the work..each and every day."The Critics Choice Awards 2023 winner then pointed towards the audience and loyal fans sitting at home and asked the cameras to come closer. Sheryl then said:"To all of you watching here, come close to the screen and listen. People don't have to like you. People don't have to love you. They don't even have to respect you. But when you look in the mirror, you better love what you see."Fans took to social media to applaud Sheryl for her award, but most of all, for her emotional speech.niets@mariananietora“people don’t need to like you, people don’t need to love you, you need to love what you see in the mirror” i love you sheryl lee#CriticsChoiceAwards #CRITICSHBOMAX41“people don’t need to like you, people don’t need to love you, you need to love what you see in the mirror” i love you sheryl lee😭#CriticsChoiceAwards #CRITICSHBOMAXraveen marie 🫶🏾@xoraveenOne thing about Sheryl Lee Ralph .. she will give a SPEECH! Do you hear me?! #CriticsChoiceAwards4One thing about Sheryl Lee Ralph .. she will give a SPEECH! Do you hear me?! #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/ezxtCmD9qGBrandon. 🌈@brandon_smotekThis part of Sheryl’s acceptance speech will sit with me. “When you look in the mirror you better love what you see”. Well said @thesherylralph and congrats on your win. #CriticsChoiceAwards6This part of Sheryl’s acceptance speech will sit with me. “When you look in the mirror you better love what you see”. Well said @thesherylralph and congrats on your win. #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/q4n4WBaosoRobby@robowski5951Sheryl Lee Ralph is the angriest award winner that I’ve ever seen.#CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwardsSheryl Lee Ralph is the angriest award winner that I’ve ever seen.#CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/B7NFOyLObU𝙶𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎✖️✖️//💥⏳🥀🐉HAPPY NEW YEAR🥳@giselleb1234The way I physically sat up and moved my face closer to my tv screen. The power Sheryl Lee Ralph has MUCH DESERVED 🏽🏽 #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards51The way I physically sat up and moved my face closer to my tv screen. The power Sheryl Lee Ralph has MUCH DESERVED 🙌🏽👏🏽 #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/RQuI3gTZfbGilluis Pérez@GilluisPerez_It’s black girl magic at the #CriticsChoiceAwards 🖤 beautiful speeches and wins by Sheryl Lee Ralph, Niecy Nash and Janelle Monae!83It’s black girl magic at the #CriticsChoiceAwards 🖤 beautiful speeches and wins by Sheryl Lee Ralph, Niecy Nash and Janelle Monae!Paul McGuire Grimes@PaulsMovieTripSheryl Lee Ralph giving gospel tonight at #CriticsChoiceAwards twitter.com/reshingbull/st…Reshma Gopaldas@reshingbull“People don’t have to like you.” -Sheryl Lee Ralph #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards6772“People don’t have to like you.” -Sheryl Lee Ralph #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/Vgbz43XrdmSheryl Lee Ralph giving gospel tonight at #CriticsChoiceAwards twitter.com/reshingbull/st…MALIK.@MalikThaEliteIf it’s one thing, Sheryl Lee Ralph is going to do, is give you an inspirational speech that makes you feel like you can go to war and WIN. #CriticsChoiceAwards11If it’s one thing, Sheryl Lee Ralph is going to do, is give you an inspirational speech that makes you feel like you can go to war and WIN. #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/pUDS2pUFmaDevin🐺@GeauxDevinI need Sheryl Lee Ralph’s speech on a loop please cause I REALLY needed to hear the part about them not having to love or even respecting me. #CriticsChoiceAwards2I need Sheryl Lee Ralph’s speech on a loop please cause I REALLY needed to hear the part about them not having to love or even respecting me. 😭 #CriticsChoiceAwardsBlack Canary@PlanetRoxy_Sheryl Lee Ralph knows how to give a speech! 🏽🏽🏽 #CriticsChoiceAwards1Sheryl Lee Ralph knows how to give a speech! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #CriticsChoiceAwardsValenphobic@StarcoVisionSheryl Lee Ralph saying that people don’t have to love you during her #CriticsChoiceAwards speech is definitely one of the greatest. A LEGEND.81Sheryl Lee Ralph saying that people don’t have to love you during her #CriticsChoiceAwards speech is definitely one of the greatest. A LEGEND. https://t.co/wNPN1T9LjrDeanna Lee@DeannaLiiNow that was a speech! Thank you for the true, powerful words, Sheryl Lee Ralph! #CriticsChoiceAwards #CriticsChoiceAwards20232Now that was a speech! Thank you for the true, powerful words, Sheryl Lee Ralph! #CriticsChoiceAwards #CriticsChoiceAwards2023Jordan Woodson 🔜 Sundance 2023 (online)@jordanjwoodsonSheryl Lee Ralph KNOWS how to give an acceptance speech 🏻 #CriticsChoice #CriticsChoiceAwards52Sheryl Lee Ralph KNOWS how to give an acceptance speech 👏🏻 #CriticsChoice #CriticsChoiceAwardsAlfiemarink@fonsythesnowmanYESSS SHERYL!!! INCREDIBLE SPEECH #CriticsChoiceAwardsYESSS SHERYL!!! INCREDIBLE SPEECH #CriticsChoiceAwardsAbbott Elementary received 6 nominations at Critics Choice Awards 2023With Sheryl Lee Ralph's Critics Choice Awards win for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series, the ABC sitcom has already earned its first win. The show itself received a nomination in the category of Best Comedy Series. Other nominations included Quinta Brunson for Best Actress in a comedy series, Sheryl and Janelle James for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series, and Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti for Best Supporting Actor in a comedy series.Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary television series created by Quinta Brunson. The series documented the lives of teachers working in schools with harsh conditions who, despite all odds, are determined to help their students live a better life.Critics Choice Awards@CriticsChoiceTonight we honored @JanelleMonae with the @SeeHerOfficial Award, given to women who advocate for gender equality, portray characters with authenticity, defy stereotypes and push boundaries. #seeher31356Tonight we honored @JanelleMonae with the @SeeHerOfficial Award, given to women who advocate for gender equality, portray characters with authenticity, defy stereotypes and push boundaries. #seeher https://t.co/KWNCHKKV6vCritics Choice Awards 2023 saw many popular artists, films and series receive recognition. The ceremony also awarded American singer, rapper and actress Janelle Monáe with the Critics Choice Association’s SEEHER Award. This recognition was previously received by artists including Viola Davis, Gal Godot, and Halle Berry, among others.Critics Choice Awards 2023 aired live on The CW at 7 pm ET on January 15, 2023.