Danielle Brooks wore a form‑fitting off‑shoulder black gown with a textured pattern and flared bottom at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. Step‑and‑repeat logos behind — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Danielle Brooks stood in front of it, her look steady, grounded, and sharp.
Black gown, off‑shoulder, fitted through the torso. Textured fabric, subtle pattern running across, catching light in fragments. The bottom flared, not exaggerated, just enough to shift the silhouette. A choker necklace at the neck, blunt and direct. Rings stacked, small glints against the dark fabric.
Justine Lupe wore a mint green pleated gown with a sheer top and bow neckline at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. The carpet lined with logos — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Justine Lupe stepped into that frame in a gown that felt light, almost airy.
Mint green, floor‑length, pleated. The sheer top softened the look, short sleeves barely there. A bow tied at the neckline, decorative but not fussy. A textured belt cinched the waist, vertical panel running down the front, giving the dress structure against its softness.
Cassidy Freeman wore a sleeveless burgundy gown with a draped neckline at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica on January 4, 2026.
Santa Monica, January 4th. The carpet lined with logos — FIJI, milagro, Critics Choice Awards stamped across the backdrop. Cassidy Freeman stepped into that frame in a gown that felt steady, almost quiet.
Dark burgundy, sleeveless, floor‑length. The neckline draped, fabric folding softly across the chest. The dress fell straight, no heavy embellishment, no sequins. Shoes hidden, jewelry not obvious. Hair loose, wavy, framing the look without fuss.
