The Critics’ Choice Awards is celebrating its 31st show on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California. It is a night to celebrate the achievements of entertainment industry greats and their phenomenal work, but also an opportunity to see gorgeous fashion choices.
These are some of the best red carpet looks, updated live.
The Best Celebrity Red Carpet Looks
The Critics’ Choice Awards will air live from 7 p.m. ET on E! and USA networks. It can also be watched on USANetwork.com and the apps for USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen, the official Critics’ Choice Awards website reports.
The show has yet to start, but celebrities are heading to the red carpet, or in this case, the black carpet. Among the attendees is Mia Goth, who is part of the “Frankenstein” cast. There is much buzz around his film as the cast won the Visionary Award at the Palm Springs Film Awards on Saturday, January 3.
GettyActress Odessa A’zion made a sparkling entrance on the red carpet.
Getty“Stranger Things” star Noah Schnapp looks incredibly smart in a bold suit.
GettyHosting the Critics’ Choice Awards this evening is Chelsea Handler. She looked stunning as she stepped onto the red carpet in an emerald gown.
GettyA day earlier, on January 3, Handler had expressed her excitement about taking on the hosting gig. “Transitioning from a ski bum into a butterfly. See you tomorrow night at the Critics’ Choice Awards,” she wrote on Instagram.
Entertainment industry icon Patricia Arquette looks like a trophy in her gold gown.
GettyElle Fanning turned heads in a gorgeous gold gown. She could win big knight because she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the film, “Sentimental Value (Neon).”
GettyNicole Beharie’s dress choice for this evening was a real show-stopper. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for “The Morning Show (Apple TV).”
Dazzling Looks on the Red Carpet
Another deserving celeb to make the best red carpet looks list is Amanda Seyfried. She pulled her hair back in a sleek ponytail, which highlighted her facial features. The actress looked lovely in her outfit as she walked the red carpet with a dress complete with a pretty pink bow. She is nominated for a Best Actress award for “The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight Pictures).”
Singer Ejae opted for a stunning black gown for the event. She is nominated for Best Song for “Golden” in collaboration with Mark Sonnenblick, Ido, 24, Teddy for the film, “KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix).”
GettyUndeniably, one of the most striking outfits was Denée Benton’s burgundy look. She could also win big tonight as she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for “The Gilded Age (HBO Max).”
GettyKrys Marshall wore a dress that perfectly complemented her baby bump, and she looked incredible.
GettyRamy Youssef is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role in “Mountainhead (HBO Max).”
GettyKeri Russell looks so chic in a black pantsuit and white top combination. She is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for “The Diplomat (Netflix).”
GettyJeff Goldblum opted for a classic monochromatic suit. He looks very dapper.
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