Sizzling red carpet beauty looks from the Critics’ Choice Awards

Charlize Theron opted for monochrome makeup, with a striking lip and eye look that perfectly offset her side-swept blonde bob.


The 24th Critics Choice Awards took place in Santa Monica on Sunday, and Hollywood put its best foot forward with a range of playful, creative hair and beauty looks for the red carpet.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga channeled the Golden Age of cinema with a headful of platinum blonde bombshell waves and a slick of scarlet lipstick.

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Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum’s double-knotted updo stole the show, but the actress also won style points for her striking wine-hued lipstick.

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Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh shook things up with a head full of crimped curls — bangs included. Neat, winged eyeliner kept the look polished.

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Elizabeth Olsen

A cherry red lip and eye-grazing bangs made for a gamine look for Elizabeth Olsen.

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Constance Wu

Constance Wu drew attention to her glowing complexion with a peachy blusher and a dazzling fuchsia lipstick.

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Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts kept things natural and dewy with a hint of creamy coral blusher and a metallic eyeshadow.

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America Ferrera

America Ferrera kept her makeup low key but kept her look eye-catching, thanks to a set of glossy, voluminous curls and a baby pink lip.

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Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio matched her berry-toned eyeshadow to her lipstick for a sophisticated, glamorous look that she topped off with sleek, straight hair.

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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron also opted for monochrome makeup, working with a peach-hued palette for a striking lip and eye look that perfectly offset her side-swept blonde bob.

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KiKi Layne

A deep, ruby-red lip, a shimmering smokey eye and a set of sparkly hair accessories made KiKi Layne’s red carpet look party-ready.

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