Latifah-hosted show kicks off with ‘yes we can’ reference to Obama.

Will Smith was named both the top male action star and best male movie star at the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards, held in Beverly Hills.

Also, “The Secret Life of Bees” picked up favorite drama and favorite independent movie awards. Queen Latifah accepted the honor alongside her co-star in the film, Dakota Fanning.

The Dark Knight” won all five awards it was nominated for, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale’s Batman and the late Heath Ledger’s Joker.

“On behalf of all of the cast from the movie, thank you very much to the fans,” said Bale. “Here’s to Heath.”

Latifah, who also served as host of the CBS ceremony, opened the evening by wading through the audience and asking celebrities if they could keep the masses entertained in 2009.

All mimicked President-elect Barack Obama by answering: “Yes we can.”