Kate Beckinsale Just Gave Us All the Red Carpet Magic We Were Hoping For

If you were holding your breath, waiting for the red carpet magic at tonight's Critics' Choice Awards, you can exhale — Kate Beckinsale is here. The actress, who's nominated for her performance in Love and Friendship, just stunned us all in a princess-worthy Reem Acra gown that came with a sultry twist. While the silhouette, a ballgown skirt and prim, puffed sleeves, had all the makings of a sweet, fairy-tale gown, we love the sexier, sheer black layers, the bits of sparkle, and the transparent skirt that felt just perfectly mysterious and added plenty of wow factor. Read on for a look at the jaw-dropping gown in full.