The 10 Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards

santa monica, california february 07 l r cynthia erivo and ariana grande attend the 30th annual critics choice awards at barker hangar on february 07, 2025 in santa monica, california photo by michael kovacgetty images for critics choice association
The Best-Dressed Stars at Critics Choice Awards Michael Kovac

The Critics Choice Awards are back—and, with it, a parade of looks ready for an audience’s discerning eye. During an awards night in which classic black gowns were a major theme, the stars on this list took a bolder approach, opting for eye-catching textures, dynamic colors, and unorthodox silhouettes to make a statement on the red carpet.

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Below, ELLE’s picks for the 10 best-dressed celebrities of the evening.


Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman wore a Saint Laurent suit and tie, with her hair styled in effortless waves. This is our kind of corpcore.

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Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo heard Pantone announced 'mocha mousse' as the color of 2025, and said, 'say less'. This chocolate-brown ensemble is simply divine.

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Cynthia Erivo

This is a silhouette Cynthia Erivo has worn numerous times, but the leather texture and floral detailing at the waist of this Armani Privé look gives it an extra oomph.

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Hannah Einbinder

We love the drama of this custom Louis Vuitton dress and Belperron earrings. The olive color is a perfect fit for Hannah Einbinder.

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Danielle Deadwyler

This pastel pink hue is gorgeous on Danielle Deadwyler, as is the column silhouette and translucent tulle.

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Marisa Abela

Sometimes a classic look makes the most impact—especially when it’s Dior and comes in this rich, gorgeous wine color.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o is mesmerizing in this contrasting Chanel look.

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Demi Moore

A Schiaparelli dress that’s on-theme with Demi Moore’s award-winning movie, The Substance. Like the film, it’s unique but breath-taking.

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Moeka Hoshi

The Shogun star wore Louis Vuitton and Pamela Zamore jewellery.

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Ella Hunt

This sparkling Fendi gown makes Ella Hunt look like an award herself.

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