Elle Fanning kicks off the red carpet in a cream colored cut-out floral gown for the Critics Choice Awards in LA
The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards are being held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
And Elle Fanning kicked off the red carpet for the annual awards show in style, opting for a cream colored cut-out floral gown.
The actress dazzled in the striking number, which featured a voluminous skirt and cut-out detailing throughout, highlighting her figure.
Wow: The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards are being held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. And Elle Fanning kicked off the red carpet for the annual awards show in style, opting for a cream colored cut-out floral gown
Sarah Hyland opted for a racy cut-out black gown that highlighted her form; The actress struck a pose on the red carpet in the figure-hugging frock.
The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall.
The Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert directed film is up for two of the most coveted prizes of the night including Best Picture and Best Comedy as the entire cast earned a Best Acting Ensemble nod.
For top prize of the night, Best Picture, Everything Everywhere All At Once faces stiff competition including: Avatar: The Way of Water, Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, RRR, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, and Women Talking.
Toned: Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones showcased her taut midsection in a crop top and maxi skirt
Chic: Sarah Hyland (L) and Monet Mazur (R) both opted for cut-out frocks
Sultry pose: Madelyn Cline chose a feathery fringed black dress with old Hollywood waves in her hair
Gorgeous: Quinta Brunson looked incredible in a sheer black and nude number
Striking: Patricia Arquette stunned in a mint gown with a statement necklace
In the Best Actress category, 60-year-old Yeoh is up against: Cate Blanchett – Tár, Viola Davis – The Woman King, Danielle Deadwyler – Till, Margot Robbie – Babylon, and Michelle Williams – The Fabelmans.
Both Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu are up for Best Supporting Actress as they are pitted against Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Jessie Buckley – Women Talking, Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Janelle Monáe – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Comeback kid Ke Huy Quan is up against Paul Dano – The Fabelmans, Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin, and Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway.
Glittering: Sheryl Lee Ralph (L) and Jenny Slate (R) opted for sparkling frocks
Bold: Chelsea Handler chose an orange one shoulder gown, adding gold bracelets
Going for the gold: The Michelle Yeoh led absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once had the most nominations with 14 overall
Movie magic: Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations
Steven Spielberg once again received a Best Director nomination, this time for Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans, plus a nod for Best Original Screenplay alongside Tony Kushner. The film came in second with 11 total nominations.
Spielberg, 76, faces quite the field including James Cameron – Avatar: The Way of Water, Damien Chazelle – Babylon, Todd Field – Tár, Baz Luhrmann – Elvis, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once, Martin McDonagh – The Banshees of Inisherin, Sarah Polley – Women Talking, Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King, and S. S. Rajamouli – RRR.
In addition to receiving a Best Acting Ensemble nomination, several cast members were recognized for their standout performances including Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams, Best Supporting Actor nominees Paul Dano and Judd Hirsch, and Best Young Actor/Actress contender Gabriel LaBelle.
There are eleven Best Picture nominees this year due to an exact tie. Additionally, the CCA expanded the Best Director category to include ten nominees.
Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said: ‘We are so proud to be recognizing this incredible group of films and the people who made them possible.
Taking them to school: When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories
‘This recognition comes from a diverse group of more than 600 critics and entertainment reporters who share their opinions about film and television with millions of people every day, all year long. Our collective opinion about the year’s finest achievements is truly meaningful to the creative community.’
When it comes to television, Abbott Elementary led all contenders as it earned nods in six categories.
In addition to Best Comedy Series, the show earned several acting nominations including Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Quinta Brunson.
Chris Perfetti and Tyler James Williams were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, while Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph both earned nods for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Better Call Saul followed with an impressive five nominations overall, while Gaslit, Reservation Dogs, and The Good Fight tied with four nominations each.
Woman of the hour: Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively
Major streaming platform Netflix received a total of 28 nominations – 13 for film, 15 for television – which is the most for any studio or network for the sixth year in a row.
It was also announced that Hollywood icon Jeff Bridges will receive the Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s show.
Comedian Chelsea Handler will preside over the event as host as she takes over for Taye Diggs who had hosted the four previous years consecutively.
The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement.
No doubt there will be plenty of interested parties as, historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.
