Ryder Allen wears a pop of color with his tuxedo for the 2021 Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday evening (March 7)!
The young nominee wore a pair of pink socks with his look for the ceremony, where he was up for an award.
Ryder was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress for his work in the AppleTV+ movie Palmer, alongside Talia Ryder for her work in Never Rarely Sometimes Always, and more. The award went to Minari star Alan S. Kim, who walked his own red carpet at home!
Also in attendance at the virtual event were Algee Smith and Joshua Caleb Johnson. Algee attended as his film Judas and the Black Messiah was up for the Best Acting Ensemble award, while Joshua was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series of Movie Made For Television, for his work in The Good Lord Bird.
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JJJ is in awe of Ryder Allen already!
The young actor can currently be seen starring in his first film opposite Justin Timberlake in Palmer, which is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Here’s a synopsis: Former high school football star Eddie Palmer (Timberlake) went from hometown hero to convicted felon, earning himself 12 years in a state penitentiary. He returns home to Louisiana, where he moves back in with Vivian (June Squibb), the grandmother who raised him. While trying to keep his head down and rebuild a quiet life for himself, Palmer is haunted by memories of his glory days and the suspicious eyes of his small town community.
Things become more complicated when Vivian’s hard-living neighbor Shelly (Juno Temple) disappears on a prolonged bender, leaving her precocious and unique 7-year-old son Sam (Allen), often the target of bullying, in Palmer’s reluctant care. In time, Palmer is drawn into a more hopeful world as he forges a connection with Sam through their shared experience of being made to feel different by those around them. Life improves for Palmer, and a romance develops between him and Sam’s teacher Maggie (Alisha Wainwright).
Ryder has been getting a lot of praise for his portrayal of Sam, and was even just nominated for a 2021 Critics’ Choice Award. He’s up for the Best Young Actor/Actress award!
“Ommmggggg what?? This is amazing! Thank you so much to the @criticschoice for this nomination and recognition of my work in #palmer!! This is just incredible kinda speechless…..#criticschoiceawards #palmermovie #appletv #thankyou 🙏🏼🤯😱🥰” he shared on Instagram. Congrats!!
JJJ got to know more about the rising star with 10 Fun Facts. Check ‘em out below!
- 1. I worked hard to get the role of Sam in Palmer as I could relate and wanted to tell this story of acceptance and second chances. He has such a good heart and I think that we all need to be kind to each other above all else.
- 2. I love music and want to be a singer and release an album in the future. I have written several songs and like making them up freestyle too!
- 3. I am an orange belt in karate but I like VR boxing better :)
- 4. In early 2019 I found LOL dolls on YouTube and became obsessed. I collected over 100 LOL dolls in this time. I am currently obsessed with Bakugan toys and thanks to Ellen who sent me a whole bunch after appearing on her show, have quite a collection now! I also looovvee nerf guns. Shout out to Ellen, she is so great!
- 5. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love the Christmas spirit, the love, the family and it reminds me each year to be grateful.
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Zendaya has landed another Critics’ Choice Awards nomination!
The 24-year-old actress earned her second nom for her role as Marie in the new Netflix film Malcolm & Marie.
Zendaya is up for the Best Actress award, alongside fellow actresses Viola Davis, Andra Day, Sidney Flanigan, Vanessa Kirby, Frances McDormand and Carey Mulligan.
Last year, Zendaya was nominated on the TV side, for Best Drama Actress for Euphoria. She is pictured here in the gallery at the 2020 ceremony.
The nominations for 2021 also include the Best Young Actor/Actress category, with nominees Ryder Allen (Palmer), Ibrahima Gueye (The Life Ahead), Alan Kim (Minari), Talia Ryder (Never Rarely Sometimes Always), Caoilinn Springall (The Midnight Sky) and Helena Zengel (News of the World).
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