Hope you didn’t bet against HIM!
Christian Bale took home the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor In A Comedy for his work as an awkward financial genius in The Big Short.
Related: The 2016 Oscar Nominations
The former Batman beat out Robert De Niro for The Intern, Bill Hader for Trainwreck, Jason Statham for Spy, and even his costar Steve Carell!
Ch-ch-check out his grateful acceptance speech — and even more grateful makeout with director Adam McKay (above)!
And be sure to check out ALL the winners as they’re announced HERE!