The Best of the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet

View the 28th annual Critics’ Choice Awards best dressed.

Only a few days after the Golden Globes, celebrities were back on the red carpet for the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards. Hosted by Chelsea Handler for the first time in four years taking after Taye Diggs, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on January 15th, 2023, this event valued the best cinematic pictures from tv shows to movies. From Gucci to Oscar de la Renta to Vera Wang, designer gowns were out in full force on this year’s carpet.

Janelle Monae

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Janelle Monae was certainly dressed for the occasion as she entered the red carpet with a bang in a custom Vera Wang Chiffon ruffled gown. Honored for her work, the world was moved by Monae’s speech as she shared her personal experiences as well as words of wisdom.

Amanda Seyfried

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Amanda Seyfried glistened on the carpet wearing a Dior Haute Couture Dress which was quite the shift from her 2021 Critics’ Choice Award outfit where she opted for a Miu Miu suit. The gold just off-the-shoulder dress made a comeback from initially appearing in Dior’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection and was paired with iconic jewels from Cartier.

Elle Fanning

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Elle fanning never ceases to amaze with her bold and unique red carpet choices. Going all out in an Alexander Mcqueen Spring/Summer 2023 Calico Tule Dress topped with intricate Hieronymus Bosch whitework embroidery. Fanning accessorized this look with custom earrings made by Irene Neuwirth.

Kerry Washington

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Covered in sparkles, Kerry Washington turned heads as she rocked a Giorgio Armani strapless sequin dress from the house’s Privé Fall/Winter 2023 haute couture collection. To finish off the look, Washington wore jewels from Bulgari and a pair of Santoni sandals.

Kate Hudson

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Sparkles seemed to be a common theme of the night as Kate Hudson shimmered in an Oscar de la Renta tulip bead and fringe gown from the brand’s spring 2023 collection. Adding even more shine, Hudson dressed her arms and ears in Bulgari as she presented Janelle Monae with her SeeHer award.

Daisy Edgar-Jones

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Daisy Edgar-Jones joined the glittering club. After wearing Gucci for the second time this year on a red carpet, she stunned crowds in a Gucci gown from their spring/summer 2023 collection. Paired with Gucci heels, she’s definitely a Gucci girl.

Anna Taylor-Joy

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Wearing a classic Dior silhouette dress, Anna Taylor Joy certainly stood out in her Dior Haute Couture embellished gown. Dior appears to be one of her favorites, therefore her choice of designer was no surprise. Looking chic as ever, she paired her dress with Tiffany & Co jewels.

Phoebe Dynevor

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Phoebe Dynevor stunned on the red carpet in Louis Vuitton head to toe from accessories to dress. Dressed in a custom silk Louis Vuitton Gown, this is not the first time the Bridgerton star has collaborated with Louis Vuitton and will surely not be the last.

Aubrey Plaza

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Louis Vuitton strikes again as Aubrey Plaza is dressed to impress. Plaza’s custom Louis Vuitton red carpet look was one for the books, covered in sequin head to toe with a unique sunset ombre mesh at the top of the gown. Paired with black heels and Pomellato jewels.

Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts walked the red carpet in a custom Schiaparelli gown that was quite historic. The gown was embellished with embroidered sun rays and inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli’s Appollo of Versailles cape from 1938, showing the delicacy of the gown. Her fingers were dressed up with rings by Chopard.

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