All the best beauty moments from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, from Kylie Jenner’s soft glam to Odessa A’zion’s signature curls.<\/b>
\nCelebrity 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. Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet took home Best Actor for Marty Supreme, delivering yet another reminder of why he\u2019s become Hollywood\u2019s go-to leading man. Jacob Elordi won Best Supporting Actor for his turn as the monster in Frankenstein. And Paul Thomas Anderson\u2019s One Battle After Another walked away with the much-coveted Best Picture award, cementing its status as the year\u2019s 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 \u2014 statement lips, sculptural updos, and minimalist manicures \u2014 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 \u2014 nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This \u2014 but it was her look that ended up stealing the show. A swipe of coral lipstick popped perfectly against her lilac Carolina Herrera gown.
Since breaking out with roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, the 25-year-old actor has found herself at the center of a hair controversy. She shut down the rumors last night, telling Deadline, \u201cYou think I can afford a wig like that and wear it all the time?\u201d Wig allegations aside, her shaggy corkscrew curls have clearly become her signature.
The One Battle After Another star, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, went full boss mode in Saint Laurent menswear, paired with a finger-waved pixie and razor-sharp glam. Her double eyeliner \u2014 extended into the inner corner of the lower lash line \u2014 sealed the deal. So fierce.
The Best Actress nominee was the epitome of elegance in a Valentino gown and Tiffany jewelry, paired with a tight ponytail and lifted smoky eye. The glam and hairstyle combo made for a radiant, chiseled glow.
The One Battle After Another breakout star, nominated for Best Actress, sported body glitter that really caught the spotlight. Tiny gold flecks mirrored the micro-shimmer on her lids and brow bone, proving that the trend is carrying into 2026.
The 28-year-old mogul turned out to support her boyfriend, Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, in soft, romantic glam that screamed \u201cInstagram official.\u201d She paired the toasty look with a milky nude almond manicure that felt polished and pared-back, especially compared to her recent red carpet mani moments. (Still thinking about that orange chrome set, thank you very much.)
The \u201cGolden\u201d singer moved the needle on last night\u2019s beauty looks with Betty Boop-style lips and a sculptural updo that echoed her cartoonish Marc Jacobs ensemble.
When the nails match the trophy. The Abbott Elementary star took home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award, rocking a silver chrome manicure that gleamed just like her hardware.
The Sentimental Value star has perfected English rose-style makeup, and this look was proof. Blurred pink lips and matching blush added an overall flush, while freckles across her nose were the cherry on top of this youthful, yet chic glam.
You can always count on Meg Stalter to deliver on the red carpet, and her latest look did not disappoint. Alongside Hacks costar Paul Downs, she offered her take on Kylie Jenner and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s viral matching Chrome Hearts moment. Long nails, dark hair, and a major pout? She\u2019s basically a Kardashian.
The Frankenstein actor channeled monster\u2019s muse in this Dior silk gown by Jonathan Anderson, with soft makeup by Nina Park. Going necklace-free, she showed that face-framing curtain bangs can be a statement accessory of their own.
The Wicked star hasn\u2019t let go of Glinda glam just yet, but she did swap her platinum blonde hair for a darker chestnut color that\u2019s giving major doses of OG Ariana nostalgia. And the Audrey Hepburn-esque side fringe? Truly no notes.<\/p>\n