Critics Choice Awards 2026: The best dressed celebrities on the red carpet

Man of the moment, Jacob Elordi, had hearts pounding as he stepped onto the red carpet in a sleek suit and sunglasses combination. He finished off the look with a pair of black leather woven dress shoes. His entire look was by Bottega Veneta.

Making Blair Waldorf proud in purple, Leighton Meester turned heads in a seriously chic strapless ensemble from Carolina Herrera's SS26 RTW collection, made from sheer fabric and fixed with dainty floral accents. She paired it with dazzling Chopard jewellery.

Channelling her inner Glinda for the night, Ariana Grande stole the show in a custom Alberta Ferretti baby pink satin gown finished with a sheer floral-encrusted overlay. She accessorised the dreamy look with Swarovski jewellery.

Festive dressing isn't over for Natasha Lyonne, who stepped onto the red carpet in a sequin longsleeve top situation and matching flare trousers. 

Looking utterly ethereal in a custom Louis Vuitton butter yellow fitted floor-length skirt and draped croptop combo, Chase Infiniti oozed SS26 energy in more ways than one.

Kristen Bell championed luxe lace and cutouts, styling a slim-fitting black halterneck gown accented with a bow motif by Elie Saab.

Severence's Britt Lower perfected winter dressing in a fluffy white backless top, which she wore over cream satin trousers. The whole look oozed cool-girl energy and was, of course, the genius of Bottega Veneta's SS26 collection.

Nominated for Best Actress in The Testament of Ann Lee, Amanda Seyfried dressed for the occasion in a black and pink dress, designed to look like a fitted black velvet corset and skirt combo. The gown was elevated to all new heights thanks to the fuchsia pink bow sitting pretty on her waistline. She topped the look off with a selection of Tiffany & Co. jewellery.

Looking ravishing in red, Ego Nwodim opted for a long-sleeve gown from Carolina Herrera, made all the more alluring thanks to a thigh-high slit, accented with a black velvet bow. She paired it with Fred Leighton jewellery.

Up for the title of Best Actress for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Rose Byrne took to the red carpet in a black 80s-inspired tiered prom dress.

Jessie Buckley effortlessly nailed trousers and an elegant top pairing for the occasion, styling black trousers and a silk halterneck combo from Dior.

Elle Fanning oozed It-Girl elegance in a Ralph Lauren FW03 RTW plunging gold metal-esque gown. The dazzling dress fitted her like a glove. She paired the piece with Cartier jewellery.

Opting for all-black, Paul Mescal looked handsome in a custom Gucci classic tuxedo, which he styled over a shiny V-neck shirt.

Proving just how chic a sleek suiting moment can be was Kaley Cuoco in a satin co-ord from Simkhai, which she styled over a simple black bra. 

Understated yet utterly elegant was Mia Goth's dress code for the evening. Slipping into a two-toned silk dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline from Dior.

Marty Supreme's Odessa A'zion turned heads on the red carpet in a decadent custom Ott Dubai draped silver dress, complete with a bustier cutout and voluminous sleeve detailing.

Taking style notes from her Clueless character, Cher Horowitz, Alicia Silverstone oozed Old Hollywood Glamour in a rhinestone-encrusted strapless number. 

Donning a mint green, Justine Lupe looked utterly elegant for the occasion. The Nobody Wants This actress, wearing a high-neck dress, finished with a sequin belt and matching neck bow from Prada, paired with Boucheron jewellery.

Making a case for bubble hemlines, Salli Richardson-Whitfield opted for a strapless black gown, complete with voluminous tiers and sheer panneling. 

Host for the evening, Chelsea Handler, made her way on the carpet in a luxurious, deep green satin gown. 

Showing off her blossoming baby bump in champagne-toned sequins, Nicole Brydon Bloom looked utterly radiant. 

Calling on Marc Jacobs to dress her for the evening, Audrey Nuna turned heads in a structured black circular-shaped dress and matching heels.

South Korean and American singer-songwriter, EJAE, made a case for classical dress codes in a corsetted black gown made from luxe satin fabric. 

Bridal-chic was on the cards for Aliyah Mastin, who wore a strapless tulle white dress, accented with a voluminous ruffle train and boning bodice detailing.

Looking utterly elegant and glowing whilst holding her baby bump, Kris Marsha proved the power of tonal hues in a cream skirt and lace longsleeve bodysuit moment. 

Proving that the 'sheer dress' trend is sticking around for yet another season was Danielle Brooks, who opted for a figure-hugging black off-the-shoulder gown. 

Dazzling like a diamond, The Crown's Erin Doherty caught the attention of many in a strapless custom Louis Vuitton satin teal gown, designed to look like a precious gemstone.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper kept his occasion attire for the evening casual but elevated, styling a Bottega Veneta leather jacket with brown trousers and square-toe boots.

King of all things suave style, Jeff Goldblum stepped out on the red carpet in a classic James Bond-approved tuxedo. 

Vibrant yellow was Jackie Tohn's colourway of choice for the evening; the American actress and musician turning heads in a structured, floor-length gown from Khoon Hooi. 

 Arden Cho championed soft lilac hues in the form of a dreamy off-the-shoulder gown, proving that subtle tones are definitely in for SS26. 

Erin Lim Rhodes opted for a sleek strapless bistier velvet black gown with gold fringe peplum waist detailing. 

Three-time Emmy Award-winning Canadian television personality, Keltie Knight, is one of the first to take the red carpet, turning heads in a daring, sheer sequin ensemble.