It’s always fun to curl up on the couch and catch up on what all your favorite celebrities are up to at the Critics’ Choice Awards (the official kickoff to the Oscars), but there’s something even better: seeing what actually goes on at the awards show.
There were plenty of stars to enjoy at this year’s bash, from Ariana Grande having a laugh with Jeff Goldblum and Noah Wyle — let’s be jealous! — Hang out with Hannah Einbinder hacker Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs co-starred in a sartorial ode to Timmy and Kylie on the red carpet. But that’s certainly not all: See all the best photos from the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards here.


