Billy Crystal, Jamie Dornan & More Share Powerful Messages of Support for Ukraine at Critics Choice Awards

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gathered together in Los Angeles and simultaneously in London on Sunday for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, the ongoing war in Ukraine cast a looming shadow.As fans saw during this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards back in February, several stars addressed the ongoing conflict, and called for peace amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.From awards presenters using their time on stage to delivered a planned message of support to the words of unity shared by stars during their acceptance speeches, it was clear how prevalent the was was on the minds of those in attendance.Here's a look at some of the powerful messages shared by celebs throughout Sunday's awards gala.The Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova — who earned widespread acclaim for her performance in 2020's took the stage early on during the show and shared a message of support for the people of Ukraine.«I am from Bulgaria, and my home city just a few hundred miles from Ukraine.

So as we gather on this special night, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the bravery of the people of Ukraine, who are defending their right to Independence and democracy,» she shared. «I truly hope that we will come together and usher in a new cultural and artistic exchange between eastern Europe and Hollywood, which was a foundational force of creativity in the 20th century.

So I hope my message goes to the Ukrainian people. We see you. We stand with you. And our hearts are with you.» After took home the award for Best Acting Ensemble, star Jamie Dornan took the stage to accept the honor on behalf of the cast, and he stressed the importance of understanding the human toll of war and geopolitical conflict.«As someone from Belfast, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of.