Hours after the announcement that the Golden Globes awards show has been scaled down to a press conference this year due to the writers' strike, the 13th annual Critics' Choice Awards got underway Monday night with ANGELINA JOLIE, BRAD PITT, GEORGE CLOONEY, KATIE HOLMES, KYRA SEDGWICK and more stars attending. Many of the celebs commented on the Globes situation, including George Clooney, who told us he would not cross a picket line to come to any awards show. (The Critics' Choice Awards are not subject to guild contracts.)

"This is a one-industry town and when a strike happens, it's not just writers and directors," George said during the show. "My hope is that all the parties involved will lock themselves in a room and not come out till it's finished."

Created by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) to recognize excellence in cinematic achievement, the event was hosted by D.L. HUGHLEY and aired live on VH1.

'No Country for Old Men' was the night's big winner, taking Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor (JAVIER BARDEM), while 'Hairspray' won Best Acting Ensemble and Best Young Actress (NIKKI BLONSKY). 'Juno' won Best Comedy and Best Writer.