Actress Olivia Munn To Host Critics' Choice Awards

SANTA MONICA, CA – Actress Olivia Munn was named Wednesday to host the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards. The awards will be presented on Jan. 11 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

"Beyond her skills as an actress, Olivia's work as an activist within the industry gives her a powerful voice, making her the perfect candidate to lead this night honoring the best and brightest in film and television," said Joey Berlin, president of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, which presents the awards.

Munn is best known for her roles in the series "The Newsroom" and the History Channel's "SIX." She also appeared in "X-Men: Apocalypse," "Office Christmas Party," "Ride Along 2" and "Magic Mike." She will next be seen in the thriller "Hummingbird," "The Buddy Games" and "Ocean's 8."

City News Service and Patch staffer Emily Holland contributed to this post; Photo: Actor Olivia Munn at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations Announcement at Silver Screen Theater on December 13, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. 2018 SAG Nominations. 27522_002. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)