These Stars Nailed the Critics' Choice Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 red carpet is underway, officially marking the beginning of awards season. The event, which is taking place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, is an annual celebration of the best in film and television, voted on by the Critics' Choice Association.
This year, young actors were nominated across all categories (including one specifically for them). While they aren't as well-known as the Oscars or the Golden Globes, the Critics' Choice Awards are still a huge occasion, especially for talent just getting their big break and seeking recognition from the industry's most trusted names. And of course, to mark the occasion, they used fashion to show Hollywood who they truly are. From Emilia Jones in an edgy all black strapless two-piece, to Owen Cooper's brown leather moto jacket, it's hard to pick a favorite.
Ahead, see all the young stars who nailed the Critics' Choice Awards 2026 red carpet. It looks like the start of a very inspiring awards season.
Gilbert Flores/Getty Images1/16Emilia Jones
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images2/16Owen Cooper
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images3/16Aliyah Mastin
Aliyah Mastin at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty Images)
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images4/16Sophia Lillis
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Sophia Lillis attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Savion Washington5/16Odessa A'zion
Odessa A'zion wears Ott Dubai.
Brianna Bryson6/16Audrey Nuna
Audrey Nuna wears Marc Jacobs.
Brianna Bryson7/16Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey wears Prada.
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images8/16Mia Goth
Savion Washington9/16Miles Caton
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Miles Caton attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/WireImage)
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images10/16Mckenna Grace
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Mckenna Grace attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images11/16Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning wears archival Ralph Lauren.
Gilbert Flores/Getty Images12/16Chase Sui
Chase Sui wears Miu Miu.
JC Olivera/Getty Images13/16Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti wears Louis Vuitton.
Monica Schipper/Getty Images14/16Marcello Hernandez
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Marcello Hernández attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Savion Washington15/16Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande wears Alberta Ferretti.
JC Olivera/Getty Images16/16Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WWD via Getty Images)
