Zac Efron shows off his award backstage during the 2011 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
The 23-year-old actor shared in his speech on stage, “Thank you so much everybody. I just want to say what an honor it is to be nominated with my contemporaries under 25, many who are friends that I love and respect very much. That’s a huge honor.”
“Making movies right now is so crazy. There are all these ups and downs and you don’t know where you’re headed, but I say the best thing about it is the feeling of connection that I get from the fans…from you guys. That’s what this moment means to me. It is sublime,” Zac added.
Selena Gomez and The Scene show off their pearly whites as they show off their People’s Choice Award for Favorite Breakout Artist backstage at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
The band performed their hit single, “A Year Without Rain” before being announced as the winner of their category at the event. Check out their performance below!
Selena, wearing butterfly dress by designer Irina Shabayeva and Polki Allure Hoops by designer Isharya, also ran into BFF Taylor Swift backstage where they congratulated each other on their wins!
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Selena Gomez & The Scene – “A Year Without Rain” – 2011 People’s Choice Awards
Robert Pattinson hands off one of the many awards they received to costar Taylor Lautner (in Dolce & Gabbana) as they speak on stage during the 2011 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
Joined by Kristen Stewart, the trio took home favorite movie and favorite drama movie and favorite on-screen team. Woohoo!
Ashley Greene, still back in Louisiana, tweeted, “Thank you to EVERYONE who voted for Eclipse at the Peoples Choice Awards! Its safe to say we have the most devoted amazing fans ever! Xo.”
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Kristen Stewart holds onto her award on stage as she accepts for Favorite Movie Actress at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
Emma Roberts ruffles it up in a Dior dress as she arrives at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
The 19-year-old actress, who caught up with Zac Efron at the event, completed her look with Carla Amorim earrings, a Rina Limor ring, Brian Atwood heels and a Miu Miu clutch.
Emma tweeted, “People’s Choice is so much fun! Queen Latifah is an epic host!”
Aly and AJ Michalka glam up as they walk the blue carpet of the 2011 People’s Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (January 5).
The duo joined Hellcats costar Ashley Tisdale inside the event.
Both Ashley and Aly recently shot covers for Zooey magazine. While Aly is the February cover girl, Ashley will cover April. Stay tuned for the covers debut!
Aly paired her black dress with Jimmy Choo shoes, Swarovski and Jacob & Co jewels and a Ferragamo clutch. AJ wore a cute George Hobeika dress with Sergio Rossi heels and a Levian ring.