Jacob Elordi Wins Critics' Choice Supporting Actor for 'Frankenstein'
The award is being framed as a pivot toward more ambitious, auteur-led roles.
Overview
- Elordi received Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards for portraying the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's Netflix-backed Frankenstein.
- In an emotional acceptance speech, he thanked del Toro, Netflix, and collaborators Tamara, Kate, and Mike, and dedicated the honor to his parents.
- He told del Toro, “Thank you, Guillermo del Toro. I love you. We all love you,” underscoring the director's influence on his career.
- Videos from the ceremony showed Elordi standing to applaud and later hugging 16-year-old Owen Cooper after Cooper won for Netflix's Adolescencia.
- Coverage highlighted Elordi's supportive presence during the ceremony alongside growing recognition for his intense, vulnerable performance.