E! People’s Choice Awards 2020: Celebrating Fan Favorites Across Movies, TV, Music, and Pop Culture

The highly anticipated E! People’s Choice Awards are set to captivate audiences on November 15th, an annual event dedicated to honoring the biggest achievements in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all decided by the fans themselves. The nominations, revealed with much fanfare on October 1st, brought an exciting roster of beloved stars and breakout talents into the spotlight, from reality TV icons like the Kardashians to Hollywood heavyweights such as Margot Robbie and emerging heartthrobs like KJ Apa and Chase Stokes.

This year’s awards promise an even broader celebration, featuring a staggering 44 categories that encompass everything from blockbuster films to binge-worthy shows and chart-topping songs. Reflecting the evolving entertainment landscape, two brand-new categories have been introduced: The New Artist of 2020 and The Collaboration Song of 2020, allowing fans to recognize fresh talent and dynamic musical partnerships.

From the groundbreaking success of Disney+’s *Hamilton* to the continued reign of *Riverdale* in the television categories, and the surprise impact of new shows like *Outer Banks*, 2020 has been a remarkable year for entertainment. *Outer Banks* breakout star Chase Stokes earned his first-ever nomination for The Male TV Star of 2020, signaling a new generation of fan favorites. Adding to the night’s prestige, global superstar Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the coveted People’s Icon of 2020 award, recognizing her incredible contributions and enduring influence across film, music, and fashion. Get ready to dive into the full list of nominees who shaped the year in entertainment!

The Movie Categories: Celebrating Cinematic Excellence

Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by the film industry in 2020, movie lovers still had a wealth of incredible stories to enjoy, thanks to both theatrical releases and the rise of streaming platforms. This year’s E! People’s Choice Awards movie categories highlight a diverse range of genres and performances that truly resonated with audiences worldwide. From pulse-pounding action to heartwarming family adventures, these films and stars captured the public’s imagination.

THE MOVIE OF 2020

1. Bad Boys For Life
2. Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
3. Extraction
4. Hamilton
5. Project Power
6. The Invisible Man
7. The Old Guard
8. Trolls World Tour

THE COMEDY MOVIE OF 2020

1. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
2. Like A Boss
3. The King of Staten Island
4. The Kissing Booth 2
5. The Lovebirds
6. The Wrong Missy
7. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
8. Bill & Ted Face The Music

THE ACTION MOVIE OF 2020

1. Bad Boys For Life
2. Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
3. Bloodshot
4. Extraction
5. Mulan
6. Project Power
7. Tenet
8. The Old Guard

THE DRAMA MOVIE OF 2020

1. Hamilton
2. Dangerous Lies
3. Greyhound
4. I Still Believe
5. The Invisible Man
6. The High Note
7. The Photograph
8. The Way Back

THE FAMILY MOVIE OF 2020

1. Dolittle
2. My Spy
3. Onward
4. Scoob!
5. Sonic The Hedgehog
6. The Call of the Wild
7. The Willoughbys
8. Trolls World Tour

Outstanding Performances: Movie Stars of 2020

Beyond the films themselves, the People’s Choice Awards celebrate the actors who brought these stories to life. From established icons to rising stars, these nominees delivered memorable performances that left a lasting impression on audiences.

THE MALE MOVIE STAR OF 2020

1. Chris Hemsworth, Extraction
2. Jamie Foxx, Project Power
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton
4. Mark Wahlberg, Spenser Confidential
5. Robert Downey Jr., Dolittle
6. Tom Hanks, Greyhound
7. Vin Diesel, Bloodshot
8. Will Smith, Bad Boys For Life

THE FEMALE MOVIE STAR OF 2020

1. Camila Mendes, Dangerous Lies
2. Charlize Theron, The Old Guard
3. Elisabeth Moss, The Invisible Man
4. Issa Rae, The Lovebirds
5. Margot Robbie, Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
6. Salma Hayek, Like A Boss
7. Tiffany Haddish, Like A Boss
8. Vanessa Hudgens, Bad Boys For Life

THE DRAMA MOVIE STAR OF 2020

1. Ben Affleck, The Way Back
2. Elisabeth Moss, The Invisible Man
3. Issa Rae, The Photograph
4. KJ Apa, I Still Believe
5. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton
6. Russell Crowe, Unhinged
7. Tom Hanks, Greyhound
8. Tracee Ellis Ross, The High Note

THE COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2020

1. David Spade, The Wrong Missy
2. Issa Rae, The Lovebirds
3. Joey King, The Kissing Booth 2
4. Keanu Reeves, Bill & Ted Face the Music
5. Noah Centineo, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
6. Pete Davidson, The King of Staten Island
7. Salma Hayek, Like A Boss
8. Will Ferrell, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

THE ACTION MOVIE STAR OF 2020

1. Charlize Theron, The Old Guard
2. Chris Hemsworth, Extraction
3. Jamie Foxx, Project Power
4. John David Washington, Tenet
5. Margot Robbie, Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
6. Vanessa Hudgens, Bad Boys For Life
7. Vin Diesel, Bloodshot
8. Will Smith, Bad Boys For Life

Television Triumphs: The Best of the Small Screen

Television continued its golden age in 2020, offering an abundance of captivating series across all genres. From gripping dramas and hilarious comedies to addictive reality shows and intense competition series, the small screen provided countless hours of entertainment. Fans have spoken, recognizing shows that sparked conversation and delivered unforgettable moments.

THE SHOW OF 2020

1. Grey’s Anatomy
2. Never Have I Ever
3. Outer Banks
4. The Bachelor
5. The Masked Singer
6. The Last Dance
7. This Is Us
8. Tiger King

THE DRAMA SHOW OF 2020

1. Grey’s Anatomy
2. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
3. Outer Banks
4. Ozark
5. Power
6. Riverdale
7. The Walking Dead
8. This Is Us

THE COMEDY SHOW OF 2020

1. Dead To Me
2. Grown-Ish
3. Insecure
4. Modern Family
5. Never Have I Ever
6. Saturday Night Live
7. Schitt’s Creek
8. The Good Place

THE REALITY SHOW OF 2020

1. 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
2. Keeping Up with the Kardashians
3. Love & Hip Hop: New York
4. Love is Blind
5. The Real Housewives of Atlanta
6. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
7. Below Deck Mediterranean
8. Queer Eye

THE COMPETITION SHOW OF 2020

1. American Idol
2. America’s Got Talent
3. Top Chef
4. RuPaul’s Drag Race
5. The Bachelor
6. The Challenge: Total Madness
7. The Masked Singer
8. The Voice

Stars of the Small Screen: TV Performances of the Year

The talent gracing our television screens in 2020 was undeniable. These actors delivered captivating performances, making us laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of our seats. From intense dramas to witty comedies, these nominees represent the best in television acting.

THE MALE TV STAR OF 2020

1. Chase Stokes, Outer Banks
2. Cole Sprouse, Riverdale
3. Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek
4. Jason Bateman, Ozark
5. Jesse Williams, Grey’s Anatomy
6. Norman Reedus, The Walking Dead
7. Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
8. Steve Carell, Space Force

THE FEMALE TV STAR OF 2020

1. Christina Applegate, Dead To Me
2. Danai Gurira, The Walking Dead
3. Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
4. Lili Reinhart, Riverdale
5. Mandy Moore, This Is Us
6. Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7. Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
8. Sofia Vergara, Modern Family

THE DRAMA TV STAR OF 2020

1. Cole Sprouse, Riverdale
2. Chase Stokes, Outer Banks
3. Danai Gurira, The Walking Dead
4. Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy
5. Mandy Moore, This Is Us
6. Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7. Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
8. Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us

THE COMEDY TV STAR OF 2020

1. Christina Applegate, Dead To Me
2. Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek
3. Issa Rae, Insecure
4. Jameela Jamil, The Good Place
5. Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
6. Kristen Bell, The Good Place
7. Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
8. Yara Shahidi, Grown-ish

Talk Shows and Reality Sensations

From lively daytime discussions to late-night laughs, and the compelling drama of unscripted television, these categories celebrate the personalities and shows that kept us entertained and talking all year long.

THE DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2020

1. Good Morning America
2. Live With Kelly & Ryan
3. Red Table Talk
4. The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5. The Kelly Clarkson Show
6. The View
7. The Wendy Williams Show
8. Today

THE NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2020

1. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
3. Jimmy Kimmel Live
4. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
5. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
6. The Late Late Show with James Corden
7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

THE COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2020

1. Gigi Goode, RuPaul’s Drag Race
2. Hannah Ann Sluss, The Bachelor
3. Jaida Essence Hall, RuPaul’s Drag Race
4. Samantha Diaz (Just Sam), American Idol
5. Madison Prewett, The Bachelor
6. Kandi Burruss, The Masked Singer
7. Rob Gronkowski, The Masked Singer
8. Sammie Cimarelli, The Circle

THE REALITY STAR OF 2020

1. Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye
2. Darcey & Stacey Silva, Darcey & Stacey
3. Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye
4. Kandi Burruss, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
5. Kim Kardashian West, Keeping Up with the Kardashians
6. Khloe Kardashian, Keeping Up with the Kardashians
7. Lisa Rinna, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
8. Porsha Williams, The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Binge-Worthy Shows and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Worlds

In a year where many spent more time at home, streaming services became our best friends. These categories recognize the shows that had us glued to our screens for hours, and those that transported us to fantastic realms.

THE BINGEWORTHY SHOW OF 2020

1. Cheer
2. Love Is Blind
3. Never Have I Ever
4. Normal People
5. Outer Banks
6. Ozark
7. Schitt’s Creek
8. Tiger King

THE SCI-FI/FANTASY SHOW OF 2020

1. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
2. Legacies
3. Locke & Key
4. Supergirl
5. Supernatural
6. Wynonna Earp
7. The Flash
8. The Umbrella Academy

The Soundtrack of 2020: Music’s Biggest Names and Hits

Music provided comfort, escape, and inspiration throughout 2020. From chart-topping artists and genre-defining groups to unforgettable songs and albums, the People’s Choice Awards celebrate the artists who shaped the year’s sonic landscape and the tracks that became anthems for many.

THE MALE ARTIST OF 2020

1. Bad Bunny
2. Blake Shelton
3. DaBaby
4. Drake
5. J Balvin
6. Justin Bieber
7. Lil Baby
8. The Weeknd

THE FEMALE ARTIST OF 2020

1. Ariana Grande
2. Billie Eilish
3. Cardi B
4. Dua Lipa
5. Lady Gaga
6. Megan Thee Stallion
7. Miley Cyrus
8. Taylor Swift

THE GROUP OF 2020

1. 5 Seconds of Summer
2. BLACKPINK
3. BTS
4. Chloe X Halle
5. CNCO
6. Dan + Shay
7. Jonas Brothers
8. twenty one pilots

THE SONG OF 2020

1. “Break My Heart,” Dua Lipa
2. “Dynamite,” BTS
3. “Intentions,” Justin Bieber
4. “Rain On Me,” Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
5. “Rockstar,” DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
6. “Savage,” Megan Thee Stallion
7. “Stuck with U,” Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber
8. “WAP,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

THE ALBUM OF 2020

1. After Hours, The Weeknd
2. Changes, Justin Bieber
3. Chromatica, Lady Gaga
4. Folklore, Taylor Swift
5. Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa
6. High Off Life, Future
7. Map of the Soul: 7, BTS
8. YHLQMDLG, Bad Bunny

THE COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2020

1. Blake Shelton
2. Kane Brown
3. Keith Urban
4. Kelsea Ballerini
5. Luke Bryan
6. Luke Combs
7. Miranda Lambert
8. Thomas Rhett

THE LATIN ARTIST OF 2020

1. Bad Bunny
2. Becky G
3. Daddy Yankee
4. J Balvin
5. Karol G
6. Maluma
7. Nicky Jam
8. Ozuna

THE NEW ARTIST OF 2020

1. Ava Max
2. BENEE
3. Conan Gray
4. Doja Cat
5. Jack Harlow
6. Roddy Ricch
7. Saweetie
8. Trevor Daniel

THE MUSIC VIDEO OF 2020

1. “Blinding Lights,” The Weeknd
2. “Dynamite,” BTS
3. “Holy, Justin Bieber,” Chance the Rapper
4. “Ice Cream,” BLACKPINK with Selena Gomez
5. “Life Is Good,” Future feat. Drake
6. “Rain On Me,” Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
7. “UN DIA (ONE DAY),” J. Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny feat. Tainy
8. “WAP,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion

THE COLLABORATION SONG OF 2020

1. “Be Kind,” Marshmello, Halsey
2. “Holy,” Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper
3. “Life Is Good,” Future feat. Drake
4. “Rain On Me,” Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
5. “Rockstar,” DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch
6. “Savage Remix,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé
7. “WAP,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
8. “Whats Poppin Remix,” Jack Harlow feat. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne

THE SOUNDTRACK SONG OF 2020

1. “About Love,” Marina, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
2. “Alexander Hamilton,” Leslie Odom Jr., Hamilton
3. “Boss Bitch,” Doja Cat, Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn
4. “Loyal Brave True,” Christina Aguilera, Mulan
5. “On Me,” Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, feat. Ava Max, Scoob!
6. “Only the Young,” Taylor Swift, Miss Americana
7. “Rare,” Selena Gomez, Normal People
8. “The Other Side,” SZA feat. Justin Timberlake, Trolls World Tour

Pop Culture Phenomenons: Influencers, Icons, and Game Changers

The People’s Choice Awards extend beyond traditional entertainment categories to recognize the influential figures and cultural moments that shaped the year. From social media sensations to groundbreaking athletes, these nominees have captured public attention and redefined pop culture in 2020.

THE SOCIAL STAR OF 2020

1. Addison Rae
2. Charli D’Amelio
3. David Dobrik
4. Dixie D’Amelio
5. Emma Chamberlain
6. Jojo Siwa
7. Liza Koshy
8. Loren Gray

THE BEAUTY INFLUENCER OF 2020

1. Antonio Garza
2. Bretman Rock
3. Desi Perkins
4. Jackie Aina
5. James Charles
6. Nikita Dragun
7. NikkieTutorials
8. RCL Beauty

THE SOCIAL CELEBRITY OF 2020

1. Ariana Grande
2. Britney Spears
3. Justin Bieber
4. Kim Kardashian West
5. Kylie Jenner
6. Lady Gaga
7. LeBron James
8. Selena Gomez

THE ANIMAL STAR OF 2020

1. Doug the Pug
2. Esther the Wonder Pig
3. Hosico
4. Jiff Pom
5. Juniper the Fox
6. Nala Cat
7. Shinjiro Ono
8. Suki Cat

THE COMEDY ACT OF 2020

1. Dave Chapelle, 8:46
2. George Lopez, George Lopez: We’ll Do It for Half
3. Hannah Gadsby, Hannah Gadsby: Douglas
4. Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill
5. Leslie Jones, Leslie Jones: Time Machine
6. Jo Koy, Jo Koy: In His Elements
7. Pete Davidson, Pete Davidson: Alive From NY
8. Jim Gaffigan, The Pale Tourist

THE STYLE STAR OF 2020

1. Janelle Monáe
2. Kendall Jenner
3. Kim Kardashian West
4. Lady Gaga
5. Lil Nas X
6. Rihanna
7. Timothee Chalamet
8. Zendaya

THE GAME CHANGER OF 2020

1. Bubba Wallace
2. LeBron James
3. Michael Jordan
4. Naomi Osaka
5. Russell Wilson
6. Sabrina Ionescu
7. Serena Williams
8. Simone Biles

THE POP PODCAST OF 2020

1. Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
2. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
3. Call Her Daddy
4. Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
5. I Weigh with Jameela Jamil
6. Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad
7. Staying In with Emily & Kumail
8. The Viall Files

The power is truly in the hands of the fans! Official voting commenced on October 1st and will run through October 23rd. Make sure your voice is heard and support your favorite stars, shows, movies, and artists. Tune in to the highly anticipated ceremony airing on November 15th at 9 p.m. ET on E! for a night full of star-studded moments and fan-chosen triumphs. Don’t miss the pre-show excitement with Live from the Red Carpet: The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards coverage, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.