The 10 Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards
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.
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo heard Pantone announced 'mocha mousse' as the color of 2025, and said, 'say less'. This chocolate-brown BOSS ensemble is simply divine.
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.
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.
Danielle Deadwyler
This pastel pink hue is gorgeous on Danielle Deadwyler, as is the column silhouette and translucent tulle.
Marisa Abela
Sometimes a classic look makes the most impact—especially when it’s Dior and comes in this rich, gorgeous wine color.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is mesmerizing in this contrasting Chanel look.
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.
Moeka Hoshi
The Shogun star wore Louis Vuitton and Pamela Zamore jewellery.
Ella Hunt
This sparkling Fendi gown makes Ella Hunt look like an award herself.
Claire Stern Milch is the Digital Director at ELLE, where she oversees all content and strategy. Previously, she was Deputy Editor at ELLE. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isn’t ashamed to admit it.
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