On January 4, the Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 illuminated Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, kickstarting awards season with striking fashion choices that captivated all.
Stars showcased their best styles to celebrate film and TV victories, but the main spectacle was on the red carpet. Ethereal gowns and bold suits dazzled, with some outfits reigning supreme and others sparking lively discussions on social media.
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet Highlights
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Kristen Bell at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Ariana Grande at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Sterling K. Brown at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Adam Scott at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Amanda Seyfried at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Joel Edgerton at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Ego Nwodim at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Sara Wells and Noah Wyle at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Rose Byrne at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Jessie Buckley at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Benicio del Toro at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Sunrise Coigney and Mark Ruffalo at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Quinta Brunson at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Miles Caton at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Patricia Arquette at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Denee Benton at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Hannah Einbinder at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Patrick Ball at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Owen Cooper at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Karolina Wydra at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
Natasha Lyonne at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA on January 4, 2026.
