Las Culturistas Culture Awards: Biggest Moments and Highlights
Comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang hosted the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Wednesday, marking the event’s second year televised on Bravo. The variety special, now streaming on Peacock, featured performances by Rachel Zegler and Mandy Moore and honored Lisa Kudrow with the Lifetime of Culture Award.
The event brought together a range of celebrity attendees, including Will Ferrell, RuPaul, Hannah Berner, and Hannah Einbinder. According to Variety, Rogers and Yang prioritized spontaneity during the production, with Rogers stating they rehearse enough to keep the show “fun and fresh” without losing the quality of the material.
Who won the Las Culturistas Culture Awards?
Ciara Miller received the Allison Williams Cool Girl award, presented by Ziwe. Miller, a “Summer House” cast member, beat nominees including Chase Infiniti, Chase Sui Wonders, and the character Feyre Archeron from “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” In her acceptance speech, Miller referenced the “Summer House” scandal and mentioned her roles as a registered nurse, a model, and an upcoming “Dancing With the Stars” contestant.
Mia Calabrese won the Best Vibe, Hands Down award. She beat nominees such as Seth Meyers and Stanley Tucci. Paul W. Downs, co-creator of “Hacks,” accepted the “Shrek” Award for Top Thing We Want to Do to That Green Guy while wearing green body paint and a brown vest.
Lisa Kudrow received the Lifetime of Culture Award. During her speech, Kudrow joked that her career, including her role in “Friends” and “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” was a result of “meticulous planning” to impress the hosts.
What musical performances defined the evening?
The night opened with a spoof of the Crave-HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry.” Rogers and Yang performed t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said” in hockey jerseys, joined by “The Hunting Wives” stars Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman.
Rachel Zegler performed Addison Rae’s “Fame is a Gun,” while Mandy Moore sang “Only Hope” from “A Walk to Remember.” Variety reports that audience cheers for Zegler were so loud she initially missed her singing cue. Ben Platt also appeared, performing Phoebe Buffay’s “Smelly Cat” before Kudrow’s award presentation.
How did the variety special celebrate pop culture icons?
Miss Piggy appeared as the “grand dame diva of culture,” receiving a standing ovation. Bowen Yang told Variety that the character is a “professional” who hits her marks like a pro.
Lisa Rinna served as a live mannequin for the Outfit of the Year category. She modeled five different looks, including Jacob Elordi’s airport style—featuring a green baseball cap and Bottega tote—and a Jeff Probst ensemble representing the last 50 seasons of “Survivor.”
Given the event’s second successful year on Bravo, the production may continue to integrate more reality television personalities into its award categories. Future specials could potentially expand the “Cool Girl” or “Best Vibe” nominations to include a wider array of streaming-era influencers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Allison Williams Cool Girl award?
Ciara Miller won the award, beating nominees such as Rosalina from “Mario” and Chase Sui Wonders.
Who received the Lifetime of Culture Award?
Lisa Kudrow received the honor and delivered a speech thanking Rogers and Yang.
Which song won Record of the Year?
t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said” took home the gold.
Which of these pop culture moments do you think was the most memorable?