We’re only a few days into 2026, but award season is already in full swing. The 31st Critics Choice Awards has the kind of nominee list that feels impossible to ignore. Leading the pack on the film side is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with a whopping 17 nominations, squaring off against One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Frankenstein, and Bugonia for Best Picture and acting honors. Heavy hitters like Timothée Chalamet, Mia Goth, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Amanda Seyfried are all in contention.
On the television front, Netflix’s limited series Adolescence has snagged six nods, and favorites like Andor, Severance, Alien: Earth, and The Diplomat round out a buzzy TV slate. While I'm waiting with bated breath to see who will take home trophies, I'm equally excited to revel in all of the sure-to-be-amazing red carpet looks. Continue reading for my off-the-cuff thoughts on the night's outfits.
Mia Goth has arrived! Wearing white Dior, she is no doubt paying homage to her role as the bride of Frankenstein.
Odessa A'zion, who you might know from I Love LA, Marty Supreme, or Ghosts, has arrived on the 2026 Critics Choice Awards red carpet. Her '70s hair and batwing dress are giving me major Stevie Nicks vibes. Do you see it?
I recently reported on Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions, which included brooches. Now, less than a week into the new year, Keri Russell is already proving Pinterest right! Instead of a gown, the star of The Diplomat wore a sharply tailored suit and pinned a beautiful brooch to her lapel. I'm crossing my fingers she'll take home a trophy because this look deserves to be seen on stage!
Hot tip for 2026: Slap a bow on your outfit, and you're immediately on-trend. It's really that simple. Amanda Seyfried—Who What Wear's most recent cover star—and Ego Nwodim clearly got the memo on the red carpet.
My colleague found all the details on Elle Fanning's gold look from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards red carpet. Read her story here. Hint: It's a vintage gown!
How cool is Teyana Taylor?! The coolest.
Jessica Biel went backless in a Lanvin F/W 25 look that featured an intriguing mix of materials, including sequins, mesh, and lace.
Our editor, Judith, reported on the iconic '60s dress that Ariana Grande referenced tonight. Click here to see Grande's homage to Diahann Carroll's look from the Academy Awards in 1969.