People’s Choice Awards 2012 Winners

The 2012 People’s Choice Awards was held on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Los Angeles. Though some music’s biggest stars were absent at the show, it looked like a kaleidoscope of the most desired actors and actresses, singers, and TV celebrities. People’s Choice Awards 2012 actually is believed to indicate future Grammy winners and featured nominees such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. As mentioned quite a few artists attended the show – including winners Demi Lovato and Maroon 5. Demi wowed the crowd with powerhouse performances. People’s Choice Awards 2012 was hosted by The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco and in between costume changes and witty jokes, she managed to host a night that combined pop culture’s love for TV, movies and music. Airing live from Los Angeles, the show was full of funny moments, as well as frequent references to funny folks like Neil Patrick Harris and Betty White, who even got a kiss from Don Cheadle.

The first People’s Choice Award of the evening went to Emma Stone, who managed to win over mega-actresses as Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Anne Hathaway for Favorite Movie Actress. Emma, who also took home the prize for Favorite Comedic Actress, had a kinda advice for her fans. She said:

The biggest thing I learned was that you have to stay true to yourself and don’t be afraid, even though people might say that what you’re doing isn’t right….There’s no other reason I’m up here today.”

Sharon Osborn and Jesse Tyler Ferguson presented the award for Favorite Daytime TV Host, which went to Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen, who topped fellow nominees Regis Philbin, The Today Show hosts, Anderson Cooper, and Rachael Ray, accepted the award saying:

This all belongs to the peoples because peoples have chosen me. …It never gets old.”

Favorite Pop Artist winner Demi Lovato stunned in red while performing Give your Heart a Break. Following the performance, she was presented with the coveted Waterford crystal statue. Demi said:

I won this because of my fans and I dedicate this to you guys!”

Without you guys tweeting so many times, I wouldn’t be up here. I love you guys. You guys are amazing!”

Upon winning at Favorite Movie Star Under 25 nomination over Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, Chloe Grace Moretz said:

I can’t believe I’m up against the whole Harry Potter cast and I won!”

Favorite Band went to Maroon 5 in a victory over Red Hot Chille Peppers, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, and Coldplay. The group’s leader Adam Levine accepted the honor saying:

We’ve got the greatest fans on earth!”

Katy Perry,who was absent at the show due to her split with husband Russell Brand, actually gathered the most awards for the evening. Katy won in five categories including Favorite Female Artist, Tour Headliner, Song of the Year for E.T with Kanye West, Music Video for Last Friday Night, and TV Guest Star for How I Met Your Mother.

Double congrats for Nina Dobrev who looked stunning on the red carpet and snagged the Favorite TV Drama Actress award for her dual portrayal of Katherine and Elena in Vampire Diaries.

Actor Nathan Fillion won in Favorite TV Drama Actor nomiantion for Castle.

Newly bald Robert Pattinson accepted an award for Favorite Drama Movie for Water for Elephants.

Neil Patrick Harris won in TV comedy actor nomination.

Missed the show? Check out a full list of the winners and don’t forget to check out our gallery of gorgeous red carpet outfits.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2012 Nominees and Winners:

Favorite Movie

Bridesmaids
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-Winner
The Help
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Favorite Movie Actor

Daniel Radcliffe
Hugh Jackman
Johnny Depp-Winner
Robert Pattinson
Ryan Reynolds

Favorite Movie Actress

Anne Hathaway
Emma Stone-Winner
Jennifer Aniston
Julia Roberts
Reese Witherspoon

Favorite Movie Icon

George Clooney
Harrison Ford
Morgan Freeman-Winner
Robert DeNiro
Tom Hanks

Favorite Action Movie

Fast Five
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-Winner
Thor
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
X-Men: First Class

Favorite Action Movie Star

Hugh Jackman-Winner
Ryan Reynolds
Shia LaBeouf
Taylor Lautner
Vin Diesel

Favorite Drama Movie

The Adjustment Bureau
The Help
Limitless
Moneyball
Water for Elephants-Winner

Favorite Comedy Movie

Bad Teacher
Bridesmaids-Winner
Crazy Stupid Love
Friends With Benefits
The Hangover Part II

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor

Adam Sandler-Winner
Ashton Kutcher
Bradley Cooper
Ryan Reynolds
Steve Carell

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress

Cameron Diaz
Emma Stone- Winner
Jennifer Aniston
Mila Kunis
Natalie Portman

Favorite Movie Star Under 25

Chloe Moretz-Winner
Daniel Radcliffe
Emma Watson
Rupert Grint
Tom Felton

Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast

Bridesmaids
The Hangover Part II
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-Winner
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
X-Men: First Class
Favorite Animated Movie Voice

Anne Hathaway as Jewel (Rio)
Jack Black as Po (Kung Fu Panda 2)
Johnny Depp as Rango (Rango)-Winner
Katy Perry as Smurfette (The Smurfs)
Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (Cars 2)

Favorite Movie Superhero

Chris Evans as Captain America
Chris Hemsworth as Thor
James McAvoy as Professor X
Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique
Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern-Winner

Favorite Book Adaptation

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-Winner
The Help
I Am Number Four
Soul Surfer
Water For Elephants

Favorite Network TV Drama

The Good Wife
Grey’s Anatomy
House
Supernatural-Winner
The Vampire Diaries

Favorite TV Drama Actor

David Boreanz
Hugh Laurie
Ian Somerhalder
Nathan Fillion-Winner
Patrick Dempsey

Favorite TV Drama Actress

Blake Lively
Ellen Pompeo
Emily Deschanel
Eva Longoria
Nina Dobrev-Winner

Favorite Cable TV Drama

Dexter
Game of Thrones
Pretty Little Liars-Winner
True Blood
White Collar

Favorite Network TV Comedy

The Big Bang Theory
Glee
How I Met Your Mother-Winner
Modern Family
Two and a Half Men

Favorite TV Comedy Actor

Alec Baldwin
Chris Colfer
Cory Monteith
Jim Parsons
Neil Patrick Harris-Winner

Favorite TV Comedy Actress

Courteney Cox
Jane Lynch
Kaley Cuoco
Lea Michele-Winner
Tina Fey

Favorite Cable TV Comedy

Hot In Cleveland-Winner
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Nurse Jackie
Royal Pains
Weeds

Favorite TV Competition Show

American Idol-Winner
America’s Got Talent
Dancing With The Stars
So You Think You Can Dance
The Voice

Favorite TV Crime Drama

Bones
Castle-Winner
Criminal Minds
CSI
NCIS

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show

Fringe
Supernatural-Winner
True Blood
The Vampire Diaries
The Walking Dead

Favorite Daytime TV Host

Al Roker, Anne Curry, Matt Lauer, Natalie Morales, Savannah Guthrie (The Today Show)
Anderson Cooper (Anderson)
Ellen DeGeneres (The Ellen DeGeneres Show)-Winner
Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin (Live with Regis & Kelly)
Rachael Ray (Rachael Ray Show)

Favorite Late Night TV Host

Conan O’Brien (Conan)
David Letterman (Late Show with David Letterman)
Jay Leno (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)
Jimmy Fallon (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)-Winner
Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Favorite TV Guest Star

Gwyneth Paltrow (Glee)
Jim Carrey (The Office)
Katy Perry (How I Met Your Mother)-Winner
Kristin Chenoweth (Glee)
Michael J. Fox (The Good Wife)

Favorite TV CelebReality Star

Gene Simmons
Giuliana Rancic
Kathy Griffin
Kim Kardashian-Winner
Tia and Tamera Mowry

Favorite New TV Drama

A Gifted Man
Grimm
Hart of Dixie
Once Upon A Time
Pan Am
Person of Interest-Winner
Prime Suspect
Revenge
Ringer
The Secret Circle
TerraNova
Unforgettable

Favorite New TV Comedy

2 Broke Girls-Winner
Allen Gregory
Last Man Standing
Man Up!
New Girl
Suburgatory
Up All Night
Whitney

Favorite Male Artist

Blake Shelton
Bruno Mars-Winner
Eminem
Enrique Iglesias
Justin Bieber

Favorite Female Artist

Adele
Beyoncé
Katy Perry-Winner
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Favorite Song of the Year

The Edge Of Glory, by Lady Gaga
E.T, by Katy Perry featuring Kanye West-Winner
Moves Like Jagger, by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
Party Rock Anthem, by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennet and GoonRock
Rolling in the Deep, by Adele

Favorite Album of the Year

21, by Adele
4, by Beyoncé
Born This Way, by Lady Gaga-Winner
Femme Fatale, by Britney Spears
Own The Night, by Lady Antebellum

Favorite Pop Artist

Beyoncé
Demi Lovato-Winner
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

Favorite Hip Hop Artist

B.o.B
Eminem-Winner
Jay-Z
Nicki Minaj
Pitbull

Favorite R&B Artist

Beyoncé
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Rihanna-Winner

Favorite Band

Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park
Maroon 5-Winner
Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite Country Artist

Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift-Winner

Favorite Music Video

Judas, by Lady Gaga
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.), by Katy Perry-Winner
Party Rock Anthem, by LMFAO featuring Goonrock and Lauren Bennett
Rolling in the Deep, by Adele
Run The World (Girls), by Beyoncé

Favorite Tour Headliner

Bon Jovi
Katy Perry-Winner
Taylor Swift
U2
Usher

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