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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
Image Source: Getty / Myriam Santos

The 26th annual Critics' Choice Awards, hosted by Taye Diggs at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, 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 fulfill 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 pajamas 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
Image Source: Robert Ector

Wearing Valentino Haute Couture and Bvlgari jewels.

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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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Andra Day at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Andra Day at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Myriam Santos for Prada

Wearing Prada with Chopard 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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Yara Shahidi at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Yara Shahidi at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Kai Byrd

Wearing Dior Haute Couture with Cartier jewels photographed by Kai Byrd.

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Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Pip

Wearing Dior Haute Couture with Bvlgari jewels.

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Emma Corrin at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Emma Corrin at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: William Waterworth

Wearing Schiaparelli Haute Couture by Daniel Roseberry with Wolford tights and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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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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Phoebe Dynevor at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Phoebe Dynevor at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Wearing Louis Vuitton with Ana Khouri 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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Carey Mulligan at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Carey Mulligan at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / Getty Images

Wearing JW Anderson.

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Catherine O'Hara at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Catherine O'Hara at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Catherine O’Hara

Wearing Elie Saab.

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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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Ashley Park at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Versace with jewels by Melinda Maria, Anita Ko, and Nam Cho.

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Shira Haas at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Giorgio Armani.

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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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Angela Bassett at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Angela Bassett at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Jennifer Austin

Wearing Alberta Ferretti limited edition with David Yurman jewels and Sarah Flint shoes.

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Gal Gadot at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Gal Gadot at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / Getty Images

Wearing Prabal Gurung.

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Chrissy Metz at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Chrissy Metz at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Hayley Atkin

Wearing a Badgley Mischka dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, rings by Kallati and Le Vian, and Annabela Chan earrings.

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Vanessa Kirby at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Vanessa Kirby at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Zoe McConnell

Wearing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello with Cartier jewels.

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John Boyega at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

John Boyega at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Wearing Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh with Cartier jewels.

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Paul Mescal at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Paul Mescal at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Sami Drasin for Prada

Wearing Prada with a Cartier watch.

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Maria Bakalova at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Maria Bakalova at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Nick Thompson for Prada

Wearing a Prada look with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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Gillian Anderson at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Gillian Anderson at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Filip Kartous

Wearing Dior Haute Couture.

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Jurnee Smollett at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Jurnee Smollett at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Wearing a Louis Vuitton pantsuit with JustDesi jewels and Jimmy Choo pumps.

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Josh O'Connor at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Josh O'Connor at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Loewe

Wearing Loewe.

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Eugene Levy at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Eugene Levy at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Courtesy of Erica Cloud

Wearing Paul Smith with an OMEGA watch.

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Dominique Fishback at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Dominique Fishback at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / Cindy Ord

Wearing a Reem Acra gown with Casadei shoes and a Melissa Kaye earring.

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Leslie Odom Jr. at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Leslie Odom Jr. at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / Phoebe Joaquin

Wearing Celine Homme.

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Daniel Kaluuya at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Daniel Kaluuya at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Clifford King

Wearing Dior Men with Air Jordan I High OG Dior sneakers.

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Jaime Pressly at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Jaime Pressly at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury

Wearing Forevermark jewels and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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Algee Smith at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Algee Smith at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards
Image Source: Getty / James Anthony

Wearing a Versace look with Layers Of jewelry.

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Sidney Flanigan at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Wearing Rodarte with jewels from The Burning Bruja.

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