Originally appeared on E! Online
Top-notch fashion is nothing new on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet.
Indeed, the annual award show, which honors the best and brightest in the film and TV industry, is no stranger to A-plus looks.
Take Colman Domingo, for instance. The Sing Sing actor—who is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in the film at this year’s Feb. 7 ceremony hosted by Chelsea Handler—attended the 2024 event in a head-turning yellow Valentino suit.
The 55-year-old paired the mustard ensemble with a blue button-down shirt that was left open. To give the look even more interest, he opted for a textured trench coat over his shoulders that perfectly matched his gold Louboutin boots.
The look was such a hit that he took to Instagram to thank the team that helped him put it all together, including his trusty stylists Wayman Deon and Micah McDonald. As he noted at the time, “I am having a great time playing on these carpets.”
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Meanwhile, Selena Gomez—who is currently nominated for Best Song for “Mi Camino” in Emilia Pérez—dazzled during her Critics Choice debut in 2022 in a figure-hugging red gown by Louis Vuitton.
The jaw-dropping number featured a halter neck bodice that cascaded over her shoulders into an elongated cape. Tying the look together was a bedazzled detail on the neckline that paired perfectly with the statement arrow jewelry that she wore on her ear.
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Looking back to a few years earlier to 2016, Mandy Moore shut the red carpet down in her skin-tight navy gown by Solace London. The subtly saucy number featured a plunging neckline that she perfectly complimented with a dainty necklace and tousled wavy hair.
But those are just a few standout red carpet moments. For more of the best Critics Choice Awards looks of all time, keep reading.
Rebecca Romjin
Wearing a black gown with ruffled details on the spaghetti straps and neckline, the X-Men actress looked effortlessly chic at the 2006 ceremony.
Jessica Biel
She had fans in seventh heaven with her 2007 Critics Choice Awards look, which paired a pale yellow midi dress with the most daring accessory of the times: tan lines.
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer kept it simple and stunning in a minimalist blue gown and tousled up-do at the 2007 event.
Jennifer Hudson
Also at the 2007 event, the Oscar winner dazzled in a gold gown and bedazzled clutch.
Katie Holmes
The Dawson’s Creek alum wore a toga-inspired one-shoulder dress at the 2008 awards ceremony.
Amanda Bynes
This look was an Easy A. Indeed, the Nickelodeon alum wore a pink bandage mini dress to the 2009 Critics Choice Awards.
Angelina Jolie
The Maria actress kept it simple in a drapey one-shoulder gown and white clutch at the 2009 ceremony.
Katy Perry
The “Dark Horse” singer was light and bright in a sultry blue gown and furry shawl around her shoulders in 2009.
Kristen Bell
To the 2010 ceremony, the Nobody Wants This actress wore a black mini dress with matching heels.
Kristin Chenoweth
As if she knew her gorgeous gown would be popular, the Wicked icon showed some skin in a plunging metallic gown at the 2010 awards show.
Diane Kruger
The In the Fade actress wore a drapey white gown with subtle sheer detailing while on the red carpet for the 2010 Critics Choice Awards.
Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family alum worked the red carpet in a gunmetal midi-dress at the 2011 ceremony.
Emma Stone
Fans were green with envy after spotting the La La Land actress in this flowing gown with a belted waist at the 2012 awards ceremony.
Viola Davis
The Woman King actress was fierce as ever in a bright red gown on the 2012 awards red carpet.
Emmy Rossum
The Shameless alum showed up to the 2012 ceremony ready to wow in a bronze one-shoulder gown.
Anne Hathaway
The Idea of You actress was a breath of fresh air in a patterned spaghetti-strap dress at the 2013 ceremony.
Lupita Nyong’o
The A Quiet Place: Day One star was a vision in a white cross-neck gown as she held up her Critics Choice Award at the 2014 event.
Mandy Moore
The This is Us actress arrived at the 2016 event in a navy gown to match the blue carpet.
Emma Roberts
The American Horror Story actress looked sleek in a strapless white gown at the 2018 awards ceremony.
Lady Gaga
Mother Monster wore a classic strapless gown that featured a drapey train at the 2019 awards ceremony.
Chrissy Teigen
The Cravings author dazzled on the 2019 red carpet in a layered white gown that featured a high slit and synched waist detail.
Sterling K. Brown
The This is Us actor looked dapper as ever in a burgundy suit and sunglasses at the 2020 event.
Zendaya
The Challengers star served in a two-piece ensemble that featured a sculptural bust element and flowing skirt in 2020.
Selena Gomez
Something that isn’t rare? Selena bringing it on the red carpet like she did at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, where she donned a gorgeous red gown that featured a crisscross neckline and cape.
