People's Choice Johnny Depp

Jan 9, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Johnny Depp EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Johnny Depp and Reese Witherspoon were winners at the People's Choice Awards last night (08.01.08).

'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny was voted Favourite Male Movie Star, while 'Rendition' actress Reese scooped the female equivalent at the 34th annual ceremony in Los Angeles.

However, due to the Hollywood writers' strike, now in its ninth week, the ceremony changed from being broadcast live from Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium to a "news magazine style" broadcast.

Most winners pre-recorded their acceptance speeches, and many voiced their support for the writers' battle with the studios.

'Legally Blonde' actress Reese said: "We are nothing without our writers. But we are also nothing without our audience."

Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Favourite Leading Man accolade, added: "I'm speechless without the writers. Seriously. But in my own quiet way, I want to thank the millions of fans that voted for me for favourite leading man."

Other winners at the ceremony included Drew Barrymore, who was awarded the Favourite Leading Lady gong for her role alongside Hugh Grant in 'Music and Lyrics', and 'Knocked Up' actress Katherine Heigl who was crowned Favourite TV Female Star for her portrayal of Dr. Isobel Stevens in hit US TV show 'Grey's Anatomy'.

The ceremony isn't the only glitzy awards show to be affected by the strike. Earlier this week, it was announced the Golden Globes ceremony has been cancelled.

The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards full list of winners:

Favourite Leading Lady - Drew Barrymore, 'Music and Lyrics'

Favourite Competition Reality Show - 'Dancing with the Stars'

Favourite Leading Man - Joaquin Phoenix, 'We Own The Night'

Favourite R'n'B Song - 'Shut Up and Drive', Rihanna

Favourite Talk Show Host - Ellen Degeneres

Favourite TV Female Star - Katherine Heigl

Favourite Funny Male Star - Robin Williams

Favourite Group - Rascal Flatts

Favourite Country Song - 'Stand', Rascal Flatts

Favourite Female Movie Star - Reese Witherspoon

Favourite Independent Movie - 'Becoming Jane'

Favourite Scene Stealing Star - Chandra Wilson, 'Grey's Anatomy'

Favourite Game Show - 'Deal or No Deal'

Favourite Animated TV Comedy - 'The Simpsons'

Favourite Threequel - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'

Favourite Action Movie - 'The Bourne Ultimatum'

Favourite Movie - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'

Favourite Female Action Star - Keira Knightley

Favourite Reunion Tour - The Police

Favourite Male Singer - Justin Timberlake

Favourite Pop Song - 'What Goes Around', Justin Timberlake

Favourite Family Movie - 'Shrek the Third'

Favourite Funny Female Star - Ellen Degeneres

Favourite Male Movie Star - Johnny Depp

Favourite Male Action Star - Matt Damon

Favourite Sci-Fi Show - 'Stargate Atlantis'

Favourite Female Singer - Gwen Stefani

Favourite On-Screen match up - George Clooney and Brad Pitt, 'Ocean's 13'

Favourite Male TV Star - Patrick Dempsey, 'Grey's Anatomy'

Favourite TV Comedy - 'Two and a Half Men'

Favourite Rock Song - 'Home', Daughtry

Favourite New Comedy - 'Samantha Who?'

Favourite New TV Drama - 'Moonlight'

Favourite Movie Comedy - 'Knocked Up'

Favourite User-Generated Video - Shoes, Liam Kyle Sullivan

Favourite TV Drama - 'House'

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