Best dressed in black and white! Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Kate Beckinsale dazzle in chic gowns on Critics' Choice Awards red carpet
- La La Land was the big winner on the night, nabbing eight gongs, including Best Picture
- Casey Affleck won Best Actor for Manchester By The Sea while Natalie Portman bagged Best Actress for her role in Jackie
- Moonlight and Arrival both won two awards each after being nominated in 10 categories
- The big TV winner was HBO's The People v. O.J. Simpson, claiming three awards at the ceremony
There was no shortage of glamour on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet, with some of the biggest names in film and TV gathering to kick-off awards season.
Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Kate Beckinsale made their mark donning stylish gowns in black and white as they arrived at the event held at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Los Angeles.
Kidman, 49, who stars in Lion and is up for the supporting actress award, looked simply stylish in a black off-the-shoulder two-piece gown by Brandon Maxwell.
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Monochrome mavens: Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Kate Beckinsale made their mark on the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday
Lady in black: Kidman, 49, flashed some leg in an off-the-shoulder Brandon Maxwell gown with sexy slit
The Aussie beauty wore her hair swept back in a bun and sported a pop of red lipstick, whilst she elevated her already lofty 5ft 11in frame in some black ankle-strap heels.
She was accompanied on the red carpet by her co-stars Dev Pattel, 26, and eight-year-old Sunny Pawar, who both looked dashing in their evening dress.
Nicole was one of the many stars who took to the stage in the evening, and despite losing out on the Best Supporting Actress gong, the star managed to keep a beaming smile on her face as she helped to present another segment of the awards.
Three nominees! Kidman stars in Lion alongside Dev Patel and Sunny Pawar - she is up for a supporting actress award
Adorable: She also showed off her maternal instincts as she kept her Sunny company at the table throughout the ceremony, giving the adorable actor a hug
She also showed off her maternal instincts as she kept her Sunny company at the table throughout the ceremony, giving the adorable actor a hug.
Amy meanwhile stunned in a white figure-hugging Atelier Versace dress and pinned her locks up in a youthful ponytail, which she teamed wit diamond cluster earrings and rings, which added a little sparkle to her look.
The Nocturnal Animals star cuddled up to her husband Darren Le Gallo at the event, the Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice actress was nominated for best actress in Arrival.
Oscar-worthy look: Best actress nominee Amy Adams was the epitome of Hollywood glamour in a white off-the-shoulder Atelier Versace gown
Supportive spouse: The 42-year-old actress was joined by husband Darren Le Gallo
Pucker up! The Nocturnal Animals star shared a smooch with her husband in front of cameras
Best actress nominee Emma, 28, rocked a black cut-out Roland Mouret halterneck gown with glittery embellishments on the bodice.
And it seems that she had plenty to celebrate on the night, as her hit musical movie, La La Land, swept the board, taking home eight top prizes, including the coveted Best Picture.
It was no easy task as there were some impressive contenders in the same field including: Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Lion, Loving, Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight and Sully.
The film - a musical set in modern day Tinseltown - landed 12 nominations, and took home gongs for Best Director for Damien Chazelle, Best Screenplay, Best Production, Best Score, Best Editing and Best Song.
She never gets it wrong: Nominee Stone stole the spotlight in a black cut-out Roland Mouret gown and berry red lipstick
Winners: The critics have certainly lapped up every bit of the stunning actress' latest project, La La Land, which sees her and Ryan Gosling star in a modern day musical set in tinsel town
Oscar contenders? The duos movie was a success on the night, managing to sweep the board with in La La Land which swept the board at the ceremony with eight wins, including Best Picture
You can't win everything: Unfortunately for Emma she lost out on the Best Actress gong to Natalie Portman, who clinched the coveted gong for her role in Jackie
Unfortunately for Emma she lost out on the Best Actress gong to Natalie Portman, who clinched the coveted gong for her role in Jackie - playing the former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the film which charts the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Another star turn on the red carpet at the bash was British star Kate Beckinsale , who appeared to be on the same page as Stone with a jewel-encrusted sheer black ballgown by Reem Acra.
Meanwhile Emmy Rossum's plunging sequin-encrusted dress by Giorgio Armani was also a winner and she teamed it with towering Christian Louboutin heels.
Kerry Washington was another star opting for black and flashed her legs in a star-print mini dress.
Meanwhile Jessica Biel, 34, looked simply gorgeous in a plunging teal and black striped gown by Elie Saab with patent belt cinching in her waist.
Seeing stars: Kate's sheer Reem Acra creation was quite something with a plunging neckline under sheer fabric
Belle of the ball: The 43-year-old star flashed her legs under the sheer skirt which was embellished with jewels
Killing it: The Love and Friendship beauty wore her brunette locks up in a tousled ponytail
The New Year's Eve actress sported beachy waves in her brunette tresses and opted for a natural makeup palette.
Mandy Moore flattered her figure in a navy cut-out Solace London dress.
The 32-year-old This Is Us star wore her brunette locks in gentle waves and accessorised with understated jewelry.
Another actress taking the plunge in a low-cut gown was Bryce Dallas Howard who opted for a flowing flowing chartreuse number.
Low-cut lovely: Emmy Rossum glittered in a stylish black Giorgio Armani dress
Star-spangled: Kerry Washington opted for a playful Elie Saab number which flashed her legs
Bejeweled: Ariel Winter flashed some flesh in a backless black gown
Simply stunning: Jessica Biel and Mandy Moore looked gorgeous in plunging frocks
Looking good! The 34-year-old actress wore an Elie Saab gown and was escorted by her husband Justin Timberlake
Beauty in blue: Moore took the plunge in a navy Solance London gown and understated jewelry
Sheer daring: Bella Thorne opted for a flimsy gown with glittery embellishments
Red hot: The 19-year-old actress flashed lots of flesh in the transparent number
The Jurassic World star sported her strawberry blonde locks in a low ponytail with soft fringe framing her face.
The Critics' Choice Awards nominees and winners are selected by members of The Broadcast Film Critics Association.
This year's big winner was La La Land, setting the movie up for possible success in January at the Golden Globe Awards.
Casey Affleck was named Best Actor for his role as the reluctant guardian of a 16-year-old nephew in Manchester by the Sea.
This year's big winner was La La Land, setting the movie up for possible success in January at the Golden Globe Awards - with Damien Chazelle's project sweeping the board, and bagging the director a gong
On the road to success: The movie was a run-away success at the awards, though leads Emma and Ryan failed to win a gong in their respective categories
Viola Davis' reprisal of her Broadway role as a concerned mother and wife in the film adaptation of August Wilson's play Fences landed her the Best Supporting Actress award.
Mahershala Ali won Best Supporting Actor for his depiction of a crack dealer in the drama Moonlight.
Accolades were also given to the top television series and stars in several categories. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story was recognised as the Best Movie Made For Television or Limited Series.
Evening chic: Constance Zimmer wore a dramatic look by designer John Paul Ataker while Kate Micucci went for a playful LBD and Michelle Monaghan opted for sexy lace blazer and sheer trousers
Lovely in lace: Michelle Williams (wearing Louis Vuitton) and Busy Philipps (Martha Medeiros dress) sported pretty gowns in contrasting hues
Firm friends: The actresses - who starred in Dawson's Creek together - had a giggle as they cosied up for pictures
Suits you! Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Hart, Andrew Garfield and Tom Ford looked very smart in their fitted tuxedos
Hello sunshine! Bryce Dallas Howard stunned in a flowing chartreuse Topshop gown
Mid-length mavens: Katheryn Winnick, Felicity Huffman and Sarah Hyland looked stylish in monochrome numbers
Coordinated couple: Huffman was joined by husband William H. Macy
Glam look: Shiri Appleby looked gorgeous in an asymmetric dress with feather skirt
The BFCA has approximately 250 members - comprised of critics working in television, radio and online media.
They have been conducting the Critics' Choice awards since 1995 and are considered to represent most fully - out of awards handed out by film critics - the general public's taste.
This is the 22nd year the ceremony has taken place and it is often seen as one of the best indicators for how films will fare in awards season.
Over the last 10 years, eight of the Best Picture winners have gone on to take the same accolade at the Academy Awards.
Hollywood heartthrobs: Norman Reedus, John Travolta and Ryan Gosling looked great all tux'd up
Nailed it: Rhea Seehorn and Sarah Paulson (wearing Vera Wang) were super chic in white pencil two-pieces
Getting it right: Lily Collins stunned in a delicate high-neck dress with gothic hair and makeup
Pretty in pastels: Tracee Ellis Ross opted for a colourful striped number and glittery heels while Linda Cardellini opted for a flirty mini dress
Got the memo: Gillian Jacobs (wearing Delpozo), Constance Wu and Julie Bowan were on the same page with their floral motif white dresses
Hollywood couples: Hugh Grant made an appearance with partner Anna Elisabet Eberstein as did Jeff Bridges and his wife Susan
White stuff: Amanda Peet and Patrick Simondac dazzled in bright white
From the years 2000 to 2013 the Critics' Choice Awards' pick for Best Picture also saw these films crowned at the Oscars: 12 Years a Slave (2013), Argo (2012), The Artist (2011), The Hurt Locker (2009), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Departed (2006), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Chicago (2002), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Gladiator (2000).
While for Best Actor the Critics' Choice named 12 out of the 13 Oscar winners during that same span of years.
The annual awards ceremony also predicted, by choosing its own winners, eight Best Actress winners at the Oscars in that 13 year stretch.
This year the show was hosted by comedic actor TJ Miller.
Straight out of GQ: Joel Edgerton, Donald Glover and Christian Slater all rocked suits with an edge
Host with the most: T.J. Miller and wife Kate Gorney looked very snazzy
Radiant: Cynthia Nixon and Greta Gerwig popped in swathes of red
Shades of blue: Samantha Harris, Susan Kelechi and Allison Williams looked glam
Stand out star: Viola Davis looked sensational in aqua blue
LBD ladies: Rachel Bloom and Robin Tunney donned sophisticated knee-length numbers
Something a little different: Maura Tierney, Lili Taylor and Evan Rachel Wood looked ready for business in black trouser suits
Couldn't decide? Actress Carly Chaikin wore trousers and a dress
Deadpool's a winner: Ryan Reynolds won Best Comedy Actor for the action-comedy romp, Deadpool
Barry Jenkins' coming-of-age drama Moonlight and Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi thriller Arrival followed with 10 nominations, though each picture failed to math La La Land's take-home with both only nabbing two wins a-piece.
While Ali bagged his Best Supporting Actor gang, the film also scored a win for Best Ensemble, while Arrival nabbed Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Horror/Sci-Fi.
Accolades were also given to the top television series and stars in several categories. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story was recognised as the Best Movie Made For Television or Limited Series.
The FX drama won the Best Limited TV category as well as gongs for Courtney Vance and Sarah Paulson.
Sartorial savvy: Anna Baryshnikov and Judith Light were fashion forward in their outfit choices
Mum to be: Pregnant Katy Mixon glowed in a floaty wrap dress
Sexy silhouettes: Naomie Harris and Eniko Parrish were absolutely stunning in their black floor-length numbers
Posing up a storm: Veep star Anna Chlumsky wowed in a slinky red number
In the pink! Kaley Cuoco donned a pastel pink two piece (by Noon By Noor) including frilly strapless top
Hand-in-hand: The actress arrived with her boyfriend Karl Cook
Flirty frocks! Leslie Mann and Kylie Bunbury stunned in citrus hues
Manchester by the Sea scored heavily in the acting categories, though Casey's win for Best Actor and a tie with La La Land in the Best Original Screenplay category were its only wins.
Mel Gibson scored a nomination in the director category for Hacksaw Ridge, but failed to convert that to a win, though ti did snag Best Action and Best Action Actor for Andrew Garfield.
Dark action/comedy Deadpool rewarded lead actor Ryan Reynolds with a win for Best Actor in an Comedy Movie, while Marvel rival DC scooped a win with Margot Robbie bagging Best Action Actress for her role as Harley Quinn in the much derided Suicide Squad.
Bold in black and white: Lisa Bonet and Janelle Monae opted for striking patterns
Tropical temptress: Actress Auli'i Cravalho also wore a bold leaf print as she made her entrance
Slightly sheer: Carrie Keagan and Renee Bargh rocked sexy red carpet looks
Stylish stars: Mel Gibson and pregnant girlfriend Rosalind Ross coordinated in midnight blue
Hello petal! Hailee Steinfeld looked great in a strapless Jason Wu floral gown and strappy heels
Blooming marvelous: Chrissy Metz and Tatiana Maslany opted for fabulous florals
Suited up: The boys from Netflix hit Stranger Things look super stylish
Suit and tie: TV personality RuPaul Charles and Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet and Ty Burrell also made a very dapper appearance
Strike a pose: Actor Nick Cannon and Justified's Walter Goggins also made an appearance
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