All the best beauty moments from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, from Kylie Jenner’s soft glam to Odessa A’zion’s signature curls.
Celebrity Beauty
Including statement lips, sculptural updos, and metallic manicures.
Awards season kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Critics Choice Awards, setting the tone for what promises to be a glamorous run-up to the Oscars in March. Timothée Chalamet took home Best Actor for Marty Supreme, delivering yet another reminder of why he’s become Hollywood’s go-to leading man. Jacob Elordi won Best Supporting Actor for his turn as the monster in Frankenstein. And Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another walked away with the much-coveted Best Picture award, cementing its status as the year’s must-see film.
Beyond the trophies, the red carpet was its own showdown. A-listers came to play in everything from vintage gowns paired with English rose-style makeup to menswear complemented by razor-sharp eyeliner. There were facelift ponies, body glitter, wig allegations, and manicures that matched the trophies. Some beauty looks leaned romantic, others fierce, and one was so over-the-top it could have come straight from the Met Gala.
As the awards season marathon begins, consider this your first look at the trends that will stick around — statement lips, sculptural updos, and minimalist manicures — plus the celebrities that are already making waves. (Looking at you, Meg Stalter.)
The Gossip Girl star came to cheer on her husband, Adam Brody — nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This — but it was her look that ended up stealing the show.
