The show must go on.
And after a two month delay, it’s finally showtime for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards.
The biggest stars in Hollywood brought the glitz and the glamor to the red carpet on Sunday afternoon as they arrived for the awards ceremony, which is set to take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California.
Selena Gomez, 29, brought her fashion A-game for the awards show, rocking a stunning red gown with a glittering neckline.
Kristen Stewart, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Mandy Moore also put their best foot forward as they hit the carpet in eye-catching gold and silvery gowns.
Selena looked beautiful in a floor-length gown featuring a keyhole detail and a halter neckline that included a diamond accessory and a cape.
Kristen oozed elegance in a gold spaghetti-strap frock and side swept hair; the Spencer star showcased her slender form in the sleek number.
Jada, who arrived with husband Will Smith, showcased her fit form in a strapless gold and black number; the elegant look also featured pockets.
Joshua Jackson posed on red carpet with wife Jodie Turner-Smith, who dazzled in a blue gown with a diamond hair accessory.
Movie star: Selena looked beautiful in a floor-length gown featuring a keyhole detail and a halter neckline that included a diamond accessory and a cape
The lovebirds, who share daughter Janie, one, posed up a storm as they made their way on the red carpet.
Jodie wowed in a bright blue satin frock that featured a statement necklace and a long train; the actress rocked several diamond and emerald rings as well as an intricate bracelet and headpiece.
The 27th annual awards show will be co-hosted by Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer and will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California
Nominations for the event were announced back in December as Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast led the pack as they both scored 11 nominations each.
Date night: Joshua Jackson kicked off the red carpet with wife Jodie Turner-Smith, who dazzled in a blue gown with a diamond hair accessory on Sunday in LA
Good looking duo: The biggest stars in Hollywood brought the glitz and the glamor to the red carpet on Sunday afternoon as they arrived for the awards ceremony, which is set to take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California
Cute: The Dawson’s Creek star, 43, looked dapper in his suit as he posed with the beautiful actress, whom he married in 2019
Gorgeous: Jodie wowed in the bright blue satin frock, adding several diamond and emerald rings as well as an intricate bracelet and head piece
Princess: Elle Fanning looked incredible in a strapless gold gown with a voluminous skirt
Elegant: Margaret Qualley gave a calf-length frock featuring black, white and floral elements
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga earned another nomination for her role in House of Gucci, landing in the Best Actress category, strengthening her chances at bagging another Oscar nod.
In addition to Best Picture, Belfast racked up several acting nominations including Best Supporting Actor nods for both Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds.
Best Supporting Actress for Caitríona Balfe, Best Young Actor/Actress for Jude Hill, and Best Acting Ensemble, while Kenneth Branagh could take home both the Best Director and Best Original Screenplay trophies.
Belfast also earned nominations for Haris Zambarloukos for Best Cinematography, Jim Clay and Claire Nia Richards for Best Production Design, and Úna Ní Dhonghaíle for Best Editing.
Spring ready: Issa Rae looked lovely in a bright red floral frocks that had a flower detail along the halter neckline
Bold: Zoey Deutch chose a hot pink floor-length gown featuring a corset bodice with a ruffled voluminous skirt
Wow factor: Kristin Chenoweth (L) and Julianne Nicholson (R) both choice cut-out black dresses
Glittering: Indya Moore (L) gave a sparkling gold and pink frock with siler shoes, adding diamond accessories; Jasmin Savoy Brown (R) stunned in a pleated pink gown that had a sweetheart neckline
Steven Spielberg received a Best Director nomination for his Best Picture contender West Side Story.
Two of the film’s standout performers, Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno, will be vying for Best Supporting Actress, while Rachel Zegler is up for Best Young Actor/Actress.
West Side Story also garnered a nomination for Best Acting Ensemble, and nods for Tony Kushner for Best Adapted Screenplay, Janusz Kaminski for Best Cinematography, Adam Stockhausen and Rena DeAngelo for Best Production Design, Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn for Best Editing, and Paul Tazewell for Best Costume Design.
Looking chic: Maria Bakalova wows in a glittery black dress for the show; the frock had a cut-out detail
Chic: Coral Pena (L) and Amber Ruffin (R) opted to wear black for the ceremony
The list of list Picture hopefuls featured several more films with impressive nomination counts, including Dune and The Power of the Dog which picked up ten each.
Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley collected eight nominations apiece, followed by King Richard and Don’t Look Up, each with six. Rounding out the Best Picture nominees are CODA and ‘tick, tick…Boom!’
The Critics Choice Awards were originally scheduled to occur January 9 but were postponed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.
The Critics Choice Association said in a statement on January 13 they would be moving forward with an in-person event and working with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department ‘to ensure that the proper COVID-19 protocols to keep all attendees safe and comfortable will be in place’ by March 13.
Glittering: Demi Singleton wears black and pink dress, adding a belt and classic pumps
‘Following the science and tracking the course of the Omicron variant, we believe that March 13th will be the right day to properly honor the finest achievements in film and television during the past year,’ CCA CEO Joey Berlin said in the statement.
‘We could have proceeded with our original January 9th date with limited attendance or switched to a virtual awards show like we did last year, but we decided to wait until we could safely gather in person and truly celebrate with the creative community, industry leaders and our CCA members all together in one beautiful setting for all the world to see.’
The new date conflicts with another major awards show, the BAFTAS, which is also set to take place March 13.
According to Variety sources, the CCAs and BAFTAs have been in communication over the issue and have a mutual understanding amongst one another.
Adorable: Alan Kim, nine, donned a patterned red suit with sneakers
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