Shocking critics choice win! Adam Brody & Adrien Brody take home best actor for powerful jewish roles

Unrelated actors photographed together for 1st time as Adam takes prize for portraying a rabbi on ‘Nobody wants this,’ Adrien wins for playing Holocaust survivor in ‘The Brutalist’.

Adam Brody, left, poses with fellow US actor Adrien Brody at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, February 7, 2025. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association via JTA)

The US actor who played Rabbi Noah Roklov on Netflix’s hit interfaith romcom “Nobody Wants This” has taken home the Critics Choice Award for best actor in a comedy series.

Adam Brody, who himself is Jewish, won the prize at an awards ceremony in Santa Monica, California, on Friday. The prize was presented by Rachel Brosnahan, who is best known for playing the Jewish lead in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

In his acceptance speech, Brody nodded at the show’s premise while addressing co-star Kristen Bell.

“Thank you for your talent, thank you for your kindness, thank you for your belief in me,” he said. “This is a Hanukkah present for you.”

“Nobody Wants This” was an immediate hit when it launched in September, drawing viewership that transcended demographics and spurring a wide array of reactions, including criticism of its portrayal of Jewish women and praise for its positive portrayal of Jewish life. The show is set to begin filming a second season early this year.

Leighton und Adam Brody strahlen bei Critics' Choice Awards

Brody’s award also drew attention for the kiss he gave afterward to wife Leighton Meester, with whom he has two children. The family lost their home in last month’s Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.

The awards ceremony also generated the first known public photos of Brody and actor Adrien Brody together.

Adrien Brody, who is also Jewish but not known to be related to Adam Brody, won best actor in a drama for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor and architect in “The Brutalist.” Adrien Brody also recently won a Golden Globe for his “Brutalist” performance.

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