Angelina Jolie [1] stunned when she hit the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards in LA on Thursday, but the real excitement happened inside the venue. Donning a metallic silver dress, the actress and filmmaker dazzled as she charmed and chatted with stars during the show, giving us adorable duo moments [2] with Eddie Redmayne and Ethan Hawke [3]. Her night wasn't all about getting social, though, as her latest directorial effort, Unbroken, was nominated in four categories — including best director. Although Angelina didn't win, her smiley snaps suggest she wasn't all that concerned about not adding a new trophy to her collection. Read on to see how Angelina's night unfolded, and don't forget to see all the stars on the red carpet [4].

Angelina had a smiley reunion with her Taking Lives costar Ethan Hawke [5].

Angelina rubbed shoulders with Eddie Redmayne.