HOLLYWOOD - Animated movie sequel Shrek 2 swept the boards at Sunday night's 31st Annual People's Choice Awards with a staggering five wins.The film defied the odds by collecting gongs for Favorite Movie Drama, Favorite Movie Comedy, Favorite Animated Movie, Favorite Sequel, Favorite Animated Movie Star and Favorite Villain Movie Star.
Fahrenheit 9/11 shocked viewers by claiming the Favorite Motion Picture Award--despite attacking US President George W. Bush--while last year's other controversial picture, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ won the Favorite Movie Drama prize.
Hollywood darlings Julia Roberts and Johnny Depp were crowned the most popular male and female movie stars, while Renee Zellweger was named the Favorite Leading Lady for her portrayal of loveable 'singleton' Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
Brad Pitt's victory as the Favorite Leading Man for his part in movie epic Troy was overshadowed by his recent split from wife Jennifer Aniston (News: Pitt and Aniston Split)
The ceremony, hosted by TV stars Jason Alexander and Malcolm Jamal-Warner, was held at the California's Pasadena Civic Auditorium and broadcast on CBS.
The nominations were chosen by editors at magazine Entertainment Weekly, the People's Choice production team and a panel of pop culture fans, while winners of the 38 film, television and music categories were determined by internet voting.
The full list of winners is:
Favorite Motion Picture: Fahrenheit 9/11
Favorite Movie Drama: The Passion Of The Christ
Favorite Movie Comedy: Shrek 2
Favorite Animated Movie: Shrek 2
Favorite Sequel: Shrek 2
Favorite Animated Movie Star: Donkey in Shrek 2 (Eddie Murphy)
Favorite Villain Movie Star: The Fairy Godmother in Shrek 2 (Jennifer
Saunders)
Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler (50 First
Dates)
Favorite Female Movie Star: Julia Roberts
Favorite Male Movie Star: Johnny Depp
Favorite Female Action Movie Star: Angelina Jolie
Favorite Male Action Movie Star: Will Smith
Favorite Leading Lady: Renee Zellweger
Favorite Leading Man: Brad Pitt
Favorite New TV Comedy: Joey
Favorite New TV Drama: Desperate Housewives
Favorite Comedy: Will & Grace
Favorite TV Drama: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Favorite Female TV Star: Marg Helgenberger (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)
Favorite Male TV Star: Matt Leblanc (Joey)
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host: David Letterman
Favorite Daytime Talk Show Host: Ellen Degeneres
Favorite Reality Show/Competition: American Idol
Favorite Reality Show/Makeover: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Favorite Reality Show/Other: Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Favorite Country Group: Brooks & Dunn
Favorite Country Female Singer: Shania Twain
Favorite Country Male Singer: Tim Mcgraw
Favorite Group: U2
Favorite Female Singer: Alicia Keys
Favorite Male Singer: Usher
Favorite Remake: Sheryl Crow - First Cut Is The Deepest
Favorite Combined Forces: Lil' John / Usher - "Yeah! "
Favorite Funny Female Star: Ellen Degeneres
Favorite Funny Male Star: Jack Black
Favorite Smile: Julia Roberts
Favorite Hair: Jennifer Garner
Favorite Look: Kate Hudson
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