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The Critics' Choice Awards Confirmed No Dress Is "Too Much" For a Virtual Red Carpet

Critics' Choice Awards 2021: Best Dressed on the Red Carpet

The Critics' Choice Awards Confirmed No Dress Is "Too Much" For a Virtual Red Carpet

Critics' Choice Awards 2021: Best Dressed on the Red Carpet
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The 26th annual Critics' Choice Awards, hosted by Taye Diggs at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, brought us into the homes of Hollywood stars and straight to the virtual red carpet, where there was no look too over the top or dramatic. In fact, right now, it seems there's a pining for fashion like never before, and stylists are working hard to fulfil our dreams with the most uplifting, celebratory looks.

It was a special night for Zendaya in particular, who received the fifth annual SeeHer award from her Malcolm & Marie costar John David Washington, celebrating her authenticity in portrayal of women characters on screen. She worked with her longtime friend Image Architect Law Roach on her look, and Roach also collaborated with Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy on yet another magnificent ensemble following the Golden Globes last week, where Taylor-Joy stunned in Christian Dior.

Read ahead to appreciate these must-see outfits, along with others from the likes of Andra Day, Emma Corrin, Yara Shahidi, Gal Gadot, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Chrissy Metz, and Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor. One thing is for sure: these outfits take the idea of "work from home" fashion and spin it on its head — even pyjamas get glamorous when a potential acceptance speech is on the horizon.

Zendaya at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Zendaya at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing a crystal-embellished strappy dress.

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Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing a custom Vera Wang dress with Tiffany & Co. jewels.

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Dan Levy at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Dior by Kim Jones with Cartier jewels, photographed by Ted Belton.

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Julia Garner at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing a Christopher John Rogers dress with Mejuri jewels and Tamara Mellon shoes.

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H.E.R. at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Miu Miu with Chopard jewels.

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Amanda Seyfried at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Miu Miu with Stuart Weitzman shoes, Fred Leighton jewels, and a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.

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Viola Davis at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Greta Constantine with Lorraine West jewels.

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Kaley Cuoco at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana suit with Christian Louboutin shoes and Candy Ice jewels.

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Regina King at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Versace with Cartier jewels and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing an Oscar de la Renta dress with Chanel jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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Uzo Aduba at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing custom Christian Siriano with Neil Lane Couture jewels and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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Gal Gadot at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Gal Gadot at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing Prabal Gurung.

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Dominique Fishback at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Dominique Fishback at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing a Reem Acra gown with Casadei shoes.

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Leslie Odom Jr. at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Leslie Odom Jr. at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing Celine Homme.

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Jaime Pressly at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Jaime Pressly at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing Forevermark jewels.

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Algee Smith at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Algee Smith at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
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Wearing Versace.

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Sidney Flanigan at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Rodarte with jewels from The Burning Bruja.

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