Paris Jackson has shared a candid message about sobriety and mental health, offering support to others navigating similar paths.

The singer, model and actor posted the message to Instagram alongside a montage of moments from the past year, reflecting on her experiences since becoming sober in 2020.

Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, has been open about her recovery journey and mental health struggles in recent years.

“Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect,” Jackson wrote. “A few years in, it all got very, very hard for what felt like an eternity.”

She continued, “I didn’t have the same survival skills I was used to having to cope. I had to learn to live life on life’s terms.”

Jackson also addressed the mental health challenges she has faced during her sobriety, naming several conditions in her post.

“Treatment-resistant major depressive disorder is a b–ch, so is PTSD and OCD,” she wrote. “If you’ve got this s–t or anything of the sort, you’re not alone. Hang in there, and if no one’s told you they love you today, I love you.”

The post arrives as Jackson continues to mark milestones in her recovery. In January 2025, she reflected publicly on reaching five years of sobriety, sharing another message on Instagram.

“Hi, I’m PK, and I’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict,” she wrote at the time. “Today marks 5 years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol. To say that I’m thankful would be a poor euphemism. Gratitude hardly scratches the surface.”

In that earlier post, Jackson also spoke about the everyday experiences that sobriety has allowed her to reconnect with.

“I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. I get to feel heartbreak in all its glory,” she wrote. “I get to grieve. I get to laugh. I get to dance. I get to trust. I feel the sun on my skin, and it’s warm.”

Alongside her advocacy and openness around mental health, Jackson has continued to build a career in entertainment across multiple fields. She has released music as a solo artist, including her 2020 debut album Wilted, while also working as an actor and model.

Timothée Chalamet used his Best Actor win at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards to publicly thank longtime partner Kylie Jenner, delivering one of the night’s most talked-about acceptance speeches.

The actor won the award for his performance in Marty Supreme, in which he plays Marty Mauser, a professional table tennis player chasing an ambitious goal.

After thanking his fellow nominees, his team and the film’s director, Josh Safdie, Chalamet turned his attention to Jenner, who was seated in the audience.

“And lastly, I’ll just say, thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation,” Chalamet said from the stage. “I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much,” he added.

Cameras quickly cut to Jenner in the audience, who responded by mouthing “I love you” back to the actor, drawing cheers from the room and instant reaction across social media. The moment marked one of the couple’s most public displays since they began appearing together at major industry events.

Chalamet, visibly emotional, admitted early in his speech that the moment had hit him harder than expected.

“I’m more nervous than I thought I’d be,” he said, before shifting focus to the creative team behind Marty Supreme. He singled out co-writer and director Josh Safdie for crafting a story that centers on ambition without moralizing its subject.

“You made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream, and you didn’t preach to the audience about what’s right and wrong,” Chalamet said. “I think we should all be telling stories like that. Thank you for this dream.”

The Best Actor category was one of the evening’s most competitive, with Chalamet beating out Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).

In addition to Chalamet, Marty Supreme’s cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Shark Tank‘s Kevin O’Leary, Fran Drescher, Sandra Bernhard, magician Penn Jillette and Abel Ferrara.

Marty Supreme opened with over $27 million at the box office, according to Variety, in its four-day opening set following its Christmas Day (Dec. 25) release.

Ariana Grande made her first public appearance of 2026 at the Critics Choice Awards, where she gave fans more than just her award nomination and her stunning dress to discuss.

The Wicked star, nominated for best supporting actress at Sunday’s (Jan. 4) ceremony at Barkar Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., spoke about her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour that’s set to launch in June. It’s her first tour in six years.

“I’ve been working on the set list for months now,” she revealed to Live From E! on the carpet, which she graced in a pale pink gown with an elegant cape effect and silver floral embellishments — a custom Alberta Ferretti design. “It’s in a good place, but we’ll never know until we get into the rehearsals — which are starting very soon — and we put things on their feet if it’ll make sense or not.”

Grande’s sold-out Eternal Sunshine Tour marks the star’s first concert trek since her Sweetener World Tour, which wrapped in 2019.

As for what fans can expect to hear at the new show, Grande’s lips are sealed: “I want to let it be a surprise.”

She added, “I am grateful to work, and I’m excited for the tour.”

To complement her romantic Alberta Ferretti gown, the singer/actress wore Christian Louboutin heels (a custom Cassie Lace Up design) and debuted a hair color refresh at the Critics Choice Awards, opting for an auburn shade of locks styled in a loosely curled updo with sideswept bangs.

Wicked: For Good, the second installment of the hit Wicked movie franchise in which Grande stars as Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, was nominated in seven categories at the awards ceremony — including best picture and Grande’s nod for best supporting actress.

The film is also up for the best costume design, which designer Paul Tazwell spoke of on the carpet on Sunday. Grande and Erivo’s iconic Wicked wardrobes get archived by Universal, he told Live From E!, where “they’re held very carefully, thermostatically controlled.”

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Kicking off 2026 strong, we’ve got the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, making a big splash out of the gate as the first award ceremony of the new year.

Honoring both TV shows and movies, the event will take place on Jan. 4, 2026, and will be available to watch live via the E! Network from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. PT. If you miss the live event, do not fret. You can stream the event the next day via Peacock.

Comedian and actress Chelsea Handler will be hosting the star-studded occasion at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and a slew of notable nominees will be in attendance, including Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Wagner Moura, Amanda Seyfried, Emma Stone, Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Adam Sandler, Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård, among others. Sinners leads the Critics Choice Awards film contenders with an impressive 17 nominations, nearly matching the record of 18 that Barbie achieved two years ago. Adolescence leads this year’s television nominees with six nominations, including a nod for Best Limited Series. Four new categories have been added to this year’s show, including Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble and Best Sound.

If you’re looking to tune into the award ceremony on TV, we’ve got you covered. We’ll be showing you how to watch the show live for free. Keep reading to find out more.

How to Watch the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for Free

As mentioned, the 2026 Critics Choice Awards will take place on Jan. 4, 2026 and will be available to watch live via the E! Network from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. PT.

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