38th People's Choice Awards
Jan 11 38th People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp & Emma Stone win (Movie Star) and Nathan Fillion & Nina Dobrev win (TV Drama)
- Jan 12 17th Critics' Choice Movie Awards: The Artist wins Best Film
69th Golden Globes
Jan 15 69th Golden Globes: "The Descendants," George Clooney & Meryl Streep win
- Jan 29 28th Sundance Film Festival: "The House I Live In", directed by Eugene Jarecki, wins Grand Jury Prize Dramatic