Critics’ Choice Awards 2020: Nicole Kidman, JLo and Zendaya stun on red carpet in Los Angeles

Dripping with diamonds, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman have turned heads, as Zendaya showed some skin, at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Wearing a strapless belted Armani gown, Nicole Kidman has dazzled at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Australian star Kidman walked the blue carpet at The Barker Hanger, which was also attended by JLo, Charlize Theron and Zendaya, who flashed her midriff in a daring fuchsia Tom Ford outfit.

Big winners included Joaquin Phoenix as Best Actor for Joker and Brad Pitt, who was named Best Supporting Actor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).

Marriage Story actor Laura Dern beat Margot Robbie (of Bombshell) for Best Supporting Actress, while Renee Zellweger was named Best Actress for Judy.

While it doesn’t have as much style cred as the Golden Globes or Oscars, standout trends at the Critics’ Choice Awards spanned ice queen-style dresses, goth-style black gowns and zesty, citrus hues.

JLo and behold. Picture: AFP

Dripping with diamonds! JLo in Versace on the blue carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Picture: AFP

More JLo. Picture: AFP

Zendaya. Picture: Getty Images

The Euphoria star’s Tom Ford crop top appeared moulded to her body. Picture: AFP

Peace out, Nicole Kidman. Picture: AFP

Nicole Kidman. Picture: Getty Images

Australian actor Toni Collette won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for her role as a tough-talking detective in Netflix miniseries, Unbelievable.

Though in a less fashionable trend of the night, Collette (like many winners) wasn’t on hand to accept her award in person.

Both Robbie – who also was a no-show – and Kidman didn’t win their categories.

Bombshell star Robbie was beaten by Dern for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, while Regina King, of Watchmen, was named Best Actress in a Drama Series over Big Little Lies actor Kidman.

Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was named Best Picture at the awards, voted on by The Critics Choice Association (CCA).

Best dressed club! Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman inside the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar. Picture: Getty Images

A candid moment between JLo and Laura Dern. Picture: AP

Billy Porter ruled the blue carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Picture: AFP

His look featured butterfly temporary tatts. Picture: AFP

Renée Zellweger, of Judy. Picture: AFP

An elegant moment on the blue carpet. Picture: AFP

This Is Us star Mandy Moore. Picture: AFP

She channelled a goth-look. Picture: AFP

So did Christina Applegate. Picture: AP

Another goth-inspired look, served by Australian Succession star, Sarah Snook. Picture: AP

Phoenix again used his speech to draw attention to the environment. “I’d like to thank the awards for going plant-based and trying to offset our carbon footprint. It’s really amazing message,” Phoenix told the crowd as he was named Best Actor for his leading role in Joker.

The Golden Globe-winner also addressed the movie’s controversial violent subject matter, saying “instead of inciting violence, you (Joker director Todd Phillips) invited the audience in to see what it feels like when you’re one of the forgotten.”

A week on from the Golden Globes, the Critics’ Choice Awards are considered another precursor to the Oscars.
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Sleek and sparkly from Bombshell star Charlize Theron. Picture: AFP

Only Charlize Theron can pull off a pixie cut. Picture: AFP

Best director nominee Greta Gerwig. Picture: Getty Images

Florence Pugh in Prada. Picture: AFP

Foil or fashion? Joey King. Picture: AFP

A metallic moment. Picture: Getty Images

Margaret Qualley, looking demure. Picture: AFP

The actress recently split from Pete Davidson. Picture: AFP

Another of Pete’s ex-girlfriends, Kate Beckinsale. Picture: AP

Anne Hathaway. Picture: AFP

Kaitlyn Dever. Picture: Getty Images

Lupita Nyong'o in Michael Kors. Picture: Getty Images

Tangerine queen! Laura Dern. Picture: AFP

Booksmart director Olivia Wilde. Picture: AFP

She attended with husband, Jason Sudeikis. Picture: AFP

Alison Brie. Picture: AFP

Beanie Feldstein. Picture: Getty Images

Saoirse Ronan. Picture: AFP

Originally published as Critics’ Choice Awards 2020: Nicole Kidman, JLo and Zendaya stun on red carpet in Los Angeles