NewsPhotosVideosShopKardashiansRoyalsTV Scoop
NewsPhotosVideosShopKardashiansRoyalsTV Scoop

2009 People's Choice Awards

13 photos
Jan 09, 2009 5:18 PM
LINK COPIED!
Pin It
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi
1/13
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi

The winner for top talk-show host did her good deed by filling in for Kate Hudson when the star was late for the show.


Pin It
2/13
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for PCA

Kate Hudson

Yes, Kate was late, but she made up for it by charming the crowd with her speech, in which she dedicated her award to son Ryder.


Pin It
3/13
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA

Katherine Heigl

The star of the unbridaled romp 27 Dresses saw her film picked as the best comedy. Sniff. We always get a little choked up at awards that go to wedding movies.


Pin It
4/13
Jason Merritt/Getty Images for PCA

Teri Hatcher

The Desperate Housewives star didn't leave with an award, but she looked like a million bucks.


Pin It
5/13
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for PCA

Hugh Laurie

America loves this charming Brit, who only plays a curmudgeon on the telly.


Pin It
6/13
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA

Carrie Underwood

The country cutie took home the most individual awards—three, count 'em!—of anyone.


Pin It
7/13
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for PCA

Reese Witherspoon

Your Favorite Female Movie Star accepts an award from the fans.


Pin It
8/13
Michael Buckner/Getty Images for PCA

Christina Applegate

The Samantha Who? honey made off with the award for Favorite Female TV Star.


Pin It
9/13
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA

Christian Bale

The big winner of the night was The Dark Knight, which nabbed five awards, and the film's stars and director came to pay tribute to the fans and to the memory of the late Heath Ledger.


Pin It
10/13
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA

Brooke Burke

The hottest hoofer from the most recent Dancing With the Stars saw her show sweep the reality competition off its feet.


Pin It
11/13
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Paris Hilton

Nope. No idea why she showed up.


Pin It
12/13
Jason Merritt/Getty Images for PCA

Jennie Garth

Only a presenter tonight, the 90210 star will always be an award winner in our heart.


Pin It
13/13
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA

Marisa Tomei

With her performance in The Wrestler wowing audiences, the actress came out to see what else the people like.

For more fab awards show recaps, check out our Critics' Choice Gallery!


Next Gallery
2026 TV Premiere Dates
About UsSubscribeContact UsFAQCareersClosed CaptioningWatch Full EpisodesSitemapE! International TV ChannelsCustomer Support

Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows!

Ad ChoicesPrivacy PolicyCA NoticeTerms of Service

© 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Versant Media Company. All rights reserved.