> At a Glance
> – Sarah Snook won Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
> – The Succession star took home the prize for All Her Fault on January 4 at Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
> – She admitted she forgot to write a speech and scrambled onstage
> – Why it matters: The win spotlights Peacock’s twisty thriller and cements Snook’s status beyond Succession
Sarah Snook’s shocked expression said it all when her name was read at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards.
The 38-year-old Australian had just beaten five heavy-hitters for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, yet she arrived empty-handed-no speech, no plan, just six seconds left on the teleprompter clock.
The Unplanned Victory
Snook confessed the warning signs started in the car.
> “My husband was like, ‘You seem a bit distant,'” she recalled. “I was like, ‘Yeah, I just had forgotten what we were doing, and I didn’t write a speech or anything.'”
By the time she reached the Barker Hangar stage, panic set in. With time running out, she blurted thanks to crew and signed off: “Thanks very much. This is really great. Thank you! Bye!”
The Nominees She Beat
Snook’s competition was fierce:
- Jessica Biel – The Better Sister (Peacock)
- Meghann Fahy – Sirens (Netflix)
- Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex (FX)
- Robin Wright – The Girlfriend (Prime Video)
- Renée Zellweger – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)
About All Her Fault
In the Peacock limited series, Snook plays Marissa Irvine, a privileged mother whose 5-year-old son vanishes after a playdate. The search spirals into a media frenzy, implicating Marissa, her friend Jenny (Elle Fanning), and teenage nanny Carrie (Sophia Lillis).
The show dissects motherhood, privilege, and blame in eight tense episodes.
Key Takeaways
- Snook’s Critics Choice win is her first major TV award outside Succession
- All Her Fault gains awards momentum for Peacock’s original slate
- The category featured three streaming platforms and two returning film stars
- Snook’s unfiltered reaction became an instant viral moment
Expect Peacock to campaign hard for Snook at the Emmys-speech prepared next time.
