Awards season got off to a glamorous start Friday night with the Hollywood Film Awards, which debuted for the first time on television -- on CBS.
'I know what all of you at home are thinking -- did I miss the first 17...?' host Queen Latifah said at the start of the ceremony before making a few jokes about people's 'firsts.'
She gave a little history about the awards ceremony and then told viewers and the audience, 'It's a party, so drink up unless you already started -- in which case, keep going!'
Robert Downey Jr. took the stage to announce the first award of the evening: supporting actor. The honor went to Robert Duvall for his role in the drama, 'The Judge.' He spoke about how his parents 'pushed' him into acting before saying, 'Thanks for having me tonight. This is a really great night.'
Plenty of stars are in attendance at the Hollywood Palladium, including Steve Carell, Johnny Depp, Laura Dern, Angelina Jolie, Jared Leto, Jennifer Lopez, Mike Meyers, Robert Pattinson, Eddie Redmayne, Chris Rock, Hilary Swank, Amy Adams, Gerard Butler, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey, Jr., Robert Duvall, Jonah Hill, Keira Knightley, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore, Jack O'Connell, Chris Pratt, Kristen Stewart, Channing Tatum, Jean-Marc Vallee, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley. Janelle Monae is scheduled to perform with her band throughout the ceremony.
This marks the 18th annual event, but the first time it's been broadcast live on television. Carlos de Abreu, who describes himself as an author, producer, screenwriter, brand marketing expert and Internet pioneer, launched the awards show in 1997. It's traditionally been an industry insider gala that lasted roughly four hours and featured a sit-down dinner. The founder has since teamed up with CBS and Dick Clark Productions to stage the show, condensing it into a two-hour TV format.
'I'm excited to bring the Hollywood Film Awards to the world...We'll let everyone in on Hollywood's best-kept secret,' Queen Latifah said on the red carpet before the show.
The Hollywood Film Awards -- which recognize 'excellence in the art of cinema and filmmaking' -- differ from other popular film galas as there are no nominee announcements -- just categories. Winners of the event are chosen by a revolving committee of 12 entertainment industry insiders, headed by de Abreu. Some of the Hollywood Film Awards honorees go on to get nods at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
Prizes are 18 categories, including director, blockbuster of the year, screenwriter, acting ensemble and comedy film. There's also a career achievement honor that will be handed out.
Prior to the ceremony Queen Latifah told 'CBS This Morning' that viewers can expect 'something crazy, something irreverent, something fun.'
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