Chelsea Handler roasts Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively at Critics Choice Awards

The 30th Critics Choice Awards took place in Los Angeles on Friday night, marking the continuation of Hollywood’s award season. Comedian Chelsea Handler, who hosted the gala evening, made fun of all things Hollywood in her monologue. However, she made fun of stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who are now embroiled in a contentious court dispute, in one of her greatest roasts of the evening.

During her time on stage at the Critics Choice Awards, Chelsea said, “It is important in times like these to have a distraction, and that’s why I want to personally extend my gratitude to Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Thank you for providing us with that distraction. I am grateful, I think we are all grateful, and I think we are good.”

It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively, was directed and featured Justin Baldoni. The actor-director did not participate in the promotions. Blake filed a lawsuit against Justin for sexual harassment and slander campaign a few weeks after the movie’s premiere. Justin then filed a slander lawsuit against Blake and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. Next year, the matter is scheduled to go to trial.

Referring to the legal drama, Chelsea added, “Everyone in this room, no matter whose side you are on, we can all agree to accept that there’s probably not going to be a sequel. It ends with us, guys!” The joke received loud applause and laughter from the celebs present in the room. Many online called it ‘the best joke of the night’.

The Critics Choice Awards 2025 were held in Los Angeles on Friday night (February 7). Shogun dominated in the TV awards, sweeping all the major awards, including Best Drama Series. Conclave and Emilia Perez won big in the film category but were eventually upset by the small indie film Anora in the Best Picture category. The 30th Critics’ Choice Awards streamed live in India on Lionsgate Play from 5.30 am onwards.