If the Critics’ Choice Awards don’t put you in the mood for red carpet season, we don’t know what will. Lucky for you, this year’s ceremony kicks off on the early side, offering a dose of glamour at the peak of holiday season, when we’re seeking plenty of party dress inspiration.
Actresses like Michelle Williams, Emma Stone, and Amy Adams, all of whom are being recognized for their latest film roles, definitely haven’t disappointed during their promotional tours, and the Critics’ Choice Awards were every reason to impress. Scroll to see what the stars put on for the first major movie event of the year, and don’t forget to zoom in on their gleaming jewels.
1. Natalie Portman
Wearing an Alexander McQueen dress, Steve Madden shoes, and Cartier jewels.
2. Hailee Steinfeld
Wearing a Jason Wu gown, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Forevermark jewels.
3. Kerry Washington
Wearing an Elie Saab dress, SJP Collection shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and H. Stern and Anne Sisteron jewels.
4. Emma Stone
Wearing a Roland Mouret cutout gown, Cartier jewels, and Jimmy Choo shoes.
5. Nicole Kidman
Wearing a Brandon Maxwell cutout triangle-cut black dress with a thigh-high slit, Gianvito Rossi shoes, an Omega watch, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Fred Leighton jewels.
6. Evan Rachel Wood
Wearing an Altuzarra suit, Anita Ko jewels, and Christian Louboutin heels.
7. Kate Beckinsale
Wearing a Reem Acra gown, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Mimi So jewels.
8. Amy Adams
Wearing an Atelier Versace gown with Jimmy Choo shoes and Nirav Modi jewels.
9. Kaley Cuoco
Wearing a Noon by Noor floor-sweeping tube top with sugar-pink trousers, Randall Scott fine jewelry, a Devi Kroell clutch, and matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
10. Lily Collins
Wearing an Elie Saab high-neck lace gown, Chanel jewels, and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
11. Sarah Hyland
Wearing a Vera Wang black dress with a plunging neckline played up by Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewels and strappy Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
12. Amanda Peet
Wearing a printed fit-and-flare dress.
13. Allison Williams
Wearing a Balmain graphic-printed dress, Brian Atwood shoes, and Jennifer Meyer jewels.
14. Emmy Rossum
Wearing a Giorgio Armani black midi dress with a gleaming, plunging neckline and Arzano earrings.
15. Michelle Williams
Wearing a Louis Vuitton floral-embroidered dress.
16. Bryce Dallas Howard
Wearing a chartreuse floor-length dress from Topshop, Miu Miu heels, and Irene Neuwirth jewels.
17. Bella Thorne
Wearing a Steven Khalil Couture half-sheer metallic gown, Swati Dhanak earrings, and Stuart Weitzman heels.
18. Leslie Mann
Wearing an orange ruffled dress by Greta Constantine, Jimmy Choo shoes, Broken English earrings, and EF Collection and Effy jewelry rings.
19. Greta Gerwig
Wearing a Gucci red and black pleated gown, Paul Andrew shoes, and Jennifer Meyer jewels.
20. Susan Kelechi Watson
Wearing a Tadashi Shoji indigo embroidered princess gown, Tamara Mellon shoes, and Jason of Beverly Hills jewels. -popsugar