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Awards

Best Critics' Choice Awards Dresses of All Time

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By Emily Krauser

1:06 PM PST, January 13, 2020

Every year, celebs have fun with fashion at the Critics' Choice Awards. Click through the gallery to see some of the best looks from over the years at the annual awards show -- we've included looks from both the television and movie awards versions as well.

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Zendaya

Zendaya at the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The Euphoria star sizzled in a magenta chrome breastplate and matching hot pink maxi skirt by Tom Ford in 2020. 


Emily Blunt

emily blunt at 2019 critics choice awards
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The Mary Poppins Returns star dazzled in 2019 in an embellished, white column gown by Prada, complete with glitzy drop earrings, a sparkly clutch and soft waves. 


Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The Boy Erased star's structured black-and-white Armani Privé dress was a surprising silhouette that absolutely wowed in 2019.


Charlize Theron

charlize theron at 2019 cca
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The South African actress' silver cut-out Givenchy number in 2019 deserved a medal.


Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

The A Star Is Born leading lady took home three awards in 2019 as she floated in a custom blush silk crepe draped strapless gown from Calvin Klein by Appointment, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Djula jewelry. 


Julia Roberts

julia roberts at 2019 critics choice awards
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America's sweetheart opted for another pant-and-dress hybrid in 2019, similar to her Golden Globes look. This time, she wore a custom Louis Vuitton creation and Messika jewels. 


Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie at the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The mom of six wore a white, feather-adorned Ralph & Russo confection with pointy pumps in 2018, adding added pops of color with red lips and nails.


Gal Gadot

gal gadot at 2018 critcs choie
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Metallic mama! The Wonder Woman star was a stunner in this silver, plunging Prada gown in 2018.


Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger at the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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Kruger looked divine in 2018 in a light ivory silk crepe, tiered Vera Wang gown with a silver chain mail bodice, draped sleeves and cotton voile-structured bustier.


Bella Thorne

bella thorne at 2016 cca
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The redheaded actress' naked gown was outfitted in strategically placed silver sequins in 2016.


Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale at The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The British actress shimmered in a semi-sheer black Reem Acra dress, matching Christian Louboutin heels and Mimi So jewelry in 2016.


Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman at The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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Flower power! The Thor star made a unique statement in a ruffle, tiered Alexander McQueen dress, which she paired with a burgundy lip and black sandals.


Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams at the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The Doctor Strange actress went for a vampy vibe in this shimmery, dark burgundy dress with a slim matching belt at the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards.


Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston at The 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
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The Friends alum had a major moment in 2015 when she went shirtless underneath this crimson Gucci suit, accenting her enviable figure with a body chain. 


Reese Witherspoon

reese witherspoon at 2015 critics choice awards
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The blonde beauty wowed in 2015 in this magenta-and-black strapless dress by Lanvin and Harry Winston jewels.


Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard at the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
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The French actress' white, sleeveless Dior Haute Couture gown had a dramatic silhouette that was impossible to miss as she glided down the carpet in 2015.


Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o at 2014 cca
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The 12 Years a Slave star was a stunner in this white cut-out Calvin Klein Collection dress in 2014.


Amy Adams

Amy Adams at the 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
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The ravishing redhead was pretty in pink in this cape-inspired, belted Roland Mouret number in 2014.


Emmy Rossum

emmy rossum in 2014
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The Shameless star was a neon dream in this bright pink, one-shouldered crop top and matching maxi skirt by Monique Lhuillier, which she paired with equally bright turquoise earrings in 2014.


Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The Vampire Diaries star would have made any mermaid jealous with this glistening, teal cutout, sleeveless dress in 2013.


Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie awards
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The Silver Linings Playbook star brought the drama in 2013 in a black, belted Prabal Gurung gown that featured a partial leather bodice, cut-out paneling and a long train. 


Charlize Theron

charlize theron at critics choice awards 2012
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The blonde beauty's ruffled Alaia in 2012 was anything but a simple LBD.


Emma Stone

Emma Stone at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
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In 2012, fashionistas couldn't get enough of Stone's fresh, green-and-black cut-out Jason Wu dress, which she cinched at the waist with a black belt.


Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Kruger brought a sunny disposition to the red carpet in 2012, stepping out in this yellow-and-gray Prada halter dress that she punctuated with a pink lip and clutch and an armful of gold and silver bangles.


Natalie Portman

natalie portman at 16th Annual Critics' Choice Award
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The Black Swan star elegantly covered up her baby bump in 2011 in a white Gianfranco Ferré column dress with a sweet black bow detail across the chest.


Emily Blunt

emily blunt at 2011 cca
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One of the evening's presenters in 2011, Blunt's black Azzaro dress was given an upgrade thanks to its sparkly bodice.


Emma Stone

emma stone at 2011 cca
Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The red carpet darling was on a silver streak in 2011 in this playful Balenciaga gown and its gold chain detailing. 


Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams at the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Steve Granitz/WireImage

The Blue Valentine actress looked like a dream in 2011 in this cream Balenciaga dress that featured subtle, sparkly details and an asymmetrical scallop hemline. 


Diane Kruger

diane kruger at 2009 cca
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The Inglourious Basterds star took a risk that paid off in 2010, slinking down the red carpet in an ethereal, asymmetrical dress by Donna Karan.


Angelina Jolie

angelina jolie at 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

After sporting more black dresses than we can count, Jolie finally wore a different hue at the 2009 Critics' Choice Awards. She looked like a Greek goddess in an icy-hued, one-sleeved Max Azria gown.


Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes at 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS
Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The Dawson's Creek alum looked like a true starlet in 2008 in this beige, one-shouldered Lanvin frock outfitted in subtle sequins.


Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner at 12th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
Steve Granitz/WireImage

The mom of three looked chic in this slate blue backless dress in 2007.


Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum at 10th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

The actress was on a silver streak in this slinky, floor-length number in 2005.


Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly at 2004 caa
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Back in black! The House of Sand and Fog actress suited up for the 2004 Critics' Choice Awards.


Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh at  8th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
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The Grey's Anatomy star wore this scarlet gem in 2003.


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  • Red Carpet Fashion
  • Emily Blunt
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Critics Choice Awards

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