The Critics’ Choice Awards kicked off red-carpet season last night with a glittering array of sheer (see: Bella Thorne) and embellished black gowns. Nicole Kidman and Emma Stone wore black cutout dresses, while Kerry Washington chose a star-printed sheer mini by Elie Saab.
Others chose more daring, colorful designs. Janelle Monáe appeared in the night’s most striking look — a cascading checkerboard dress, choker, and Princess Leia buns. Viola Davis accepted the #SeeHer Award in a blue Michael Kors Collection gown. Sarah Paulson wore a pearl-encrusted dress by Vera Wang.
Click ahead to see Amy Adams, Constance Wu, Michelle Williams, and more of the best looks from the red carpet.
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Natalie Portman Dress by Alexander McQueen; shoes by Steve Madden; clutch by Christian Louboutin; jewels by Cartier.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Gett...Natalie Portman Dress by Alexander McQueen; shoes by Steve Madden; clutch by Christian Louboutin; jewels by Cartier.
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Nicole Kidman Dress by Brandon Maxwell; shoes by Gianvito Rossi; jewels by Fred Leighton; watch by Omega; clutch by Judith Leiber.
Photo: Frazer...Nicole Kidman Dress by Brandon Maxwell; shoes by Gianvito Rossi; jewels by Fred Leighton; watch by Omega; clutch by Judith Leiber.
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Bella Thorne Dress by Steven Khalil Couture; shoes by Stuart Weitzman.
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Sarah Paulson, Amanda Peet Sarah wears a dress by Vera Wang; clutch by Tyler Ellis.
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Emma Stone Dress by Roland Mouret; shoes by Jimmy Choo; clutch by Christian Louboutin; jewels by Cartier.
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Michelle Williams Dress by Louis Vuitton.
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Kerry Washington Dress by Elie Saab; shoes by SJP Collection; clutch by Jimmy Choo; rings by Colette and Anne Sisteron; earrings by H. Stern.
Ph...Kerry Washington Dress by Elie Saab; shoes by SJP Collection; clutch by Jimmy Choo; rings by Colette and Anne Sisteron; earrings by H. Stern.
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Kate Beckinsale Dress by Reem Acra; shoes by Christian Louboutin; jewels by Mimi So; clutch by Rauwolf.
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Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake Jessica wears a dress by Elie Saab; clutch by Tyler Ellis; shoes by Stuart Weitzman; jewels by H Stern. Justin we... Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake Jessica wears a dress by Elie Saab; clutch by Tyler Ellis; shoes by Stuart Weitzman; jewels by H Stern. Justin wears a suit by Tom Ford; watch and cuff links by Cartier; shoes by Christian Louboutin.
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Julius Tennon, Viola Davis Viola wears a dress by Michael Kors Collection; clutch by Tyler Ellis.
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Evan Rachel Wood Suit by Altuzarra.
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Lily Collins Dress and clutch by Elie Saab; shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; jewels by Chanel.
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Amy Adams Dress by Atelier Versace; shoes by Jimmy Choo; clutch by Tyler Ellis; jewels by Nirav Modi.
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Emmy Rossum Dress by Giorgio Armani; earrings by Arzano.
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Hailee Steinfeld Dress by Jason Wu; shoes by Christian Louboutin; jewels by Forevermark.
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James Marsden Suit by Salvatore Ferragamo.
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Greta Gerwig Dress by Gucci.
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Rami Malek Suit by Burberry; shoes by Christian Louboutin.
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Leslie Mann Dress by Greta Constantine; shoes by Jimmy Choo; earrings by Broken English; rings by EF Collection and Effy Jewelry; clutch by Tyler... Leslie Mann Dress by Greta Constantine; shoes by Jimmy Choo; earrings by Broken English; rings by EF Collection and Effy Jewelry; clutch by Tyler Alexander.
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Haley Lu Richardson Dress by Opening Ceremony; Randall Scott Fine Jewelry; Schutz shoes
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Judith LightPhoto: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Mandy Moore Dress by Solace London; jewels by Forevermark.
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Constance W Dress by Johanna Ortiz; shoes by Brian Atwood; bracelet and rings by EF Collection; earrings by Graziela Gems.
Photo: Frazer Harriso...Constance W Dress by Johanna Ortiz; shoes by Brian Atwood; bracelet and rings by EF Collection; earrings by Graziela Gems.
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Portia Doubleday Dress by Jenny Packham.
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Ryan ReynoldsPhoto: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Tracee Ellis Ross Dress by Zuhair Murad; shoes and clutch by Christian Louboutin; rings by Le Vian; earrings by Heub.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Get...Tracee Ellis Ross Dress by Zuhair Murad; shoes and clutch by Christian Louboutin; rings by Le Vian; earrings by Heub.
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Nia LongPhoto: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Busy Philipps Dress by Martha Medeiros; jewels by Irene Neuwirth.
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Bryce Dallas Howard Dress by Topshop; shoes by Miu Miu; jewels by Irene Neuwirth.
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Tatiana Maslany Dress by BOSS; jewels by Forevermark.
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Sarah Hyland Dress by Vera Wang; shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti; jewels by Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Jewels.
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Michelle Monaghan Dress by Monique Lhuillier; jewels by Tiffany; clutch by Tyler Ellis; shoes by Brian Atwood.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Imag...Michelle Monaghan Dress by Monique Lhuillier; jewels by Tiffany; clutch by Tyler Ellis; shoes by Brian Atwood.
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Allison Williams Dress by Balmain.
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Carly Chaikin Custom top and pants by Thakoon; shoes by Sophia Webster; clutch by Naeem Khan; earrings by Tasaki and Yossi Harari.
Photo: Frazer...Carly Chaikin Custom top and pants by Thakoon; shoes by Sophia Webster; clutch by Naeem Khan; earrings by Tasaki and Yossi Harari.
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Julie Bowen Dress by Monique Lhuillier; shoes by Jimmy Choo; clutch by Tyler Ellis.
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Kevin HartPhoto: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Eniko ParrishPhoto: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Constance Zimmer Dress by John Paul Ataker; shoes by Stuart Weitzman; jewels by Nigaam and Anita Ko; clutch by Monique Lhuillier.
Photo: Frazer ...Constance Zimmer Dress by John Paul Ataker; shoes by Stuart Weitzman; jewels by Nigaam and Anita Ko; clutch by Monique Lhuillier.
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Anna Chlumsky Clutch by Tyler Ellis; jewels by Forevermark.
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Ryan Gosling Tuxedo by Gucci; shoes by Christian Louboutin.
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Ariel Winter Dress by Uel Camilo; shoes by Casadei; jewels by Neil Lane.
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