Before some of the hottest film and TV stars headed inside the Barker Hagar in Santa Monica, California, for the 21st annual Critics’ Choice Awards, they walked the red carpet (or blue carpet) in their finest dresses and suits. Just a few stars to grace the carpet were Gina Rodriquez, who received a Best Actress in a Comedy nomination for her role on “Jane the Virgin,” “Jessica Jones” star Krysten Ritter, "Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross, "Nashville" actress Hayden Panettiere and Justin Theroux.
The Critics’ Choice pre-show was hosted by “Entertainment Tonight” hosts Samantha Harris and Kevin Frazier. Check out the hottest red carpet looks from the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards below.
The Critics’ Choice Awards will broadcast live at 8 p.m. EST on A&E. Click here for a live stream of the awards ceremony.
Actress Kate Gorney and Critics' Choice Awards host T.J. Miller on the red carpet in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016.Getty Images"Trainwreck" director Judd Apatow on the red carpet at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty Images"The Leftovers" star Liv Tyler is presenting at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesActress Maura Tierney received a Critics' Choice nomination for her role in Showtime's "The Affair." Maura Tierney is pictured at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Getty Images"Trainwreck" star Amy Schumer at the Critics' Choice Awards 2016 in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Amy Schumer will receive the Critics' Choice MVP Award. Getty ImagesMelissa McCarthy on the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards 2016 on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica.Getty Images"Jane the Virgin" star Justin Baldoni at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016.Getty ImagesActor Bradley James at the Critics' Choice Awards 2016 on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Getty Images"Jessica Jones" actress Krysten Ritter at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Krysten Ritter is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama. Getty Images"Jane The Virgin" actress Gina Rodriguez at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Gina Rodriguez is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Getty Images"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere, who's nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty Images"American Horror Story: Hotel" star Sarah Paulson on the red carpet at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Getty ImagesPresenter Tracee Ellis Ross at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Getty ImagesActress Carrie Keagan at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesJennifer Aniston and her husband Justin Theroux, who's presenting at the Critics' Choice Awards, are pictured at the annual ceremony in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesCritics' Choice Awards 2016 presenter Aziz Ansari at the awards show in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesHelen Mirren, who's nominated for her role in "Trumbo," at the Critics' Choice Awards 2016 in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesFormer "Homeland" star Damian Lewis at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 17, 2016 in Santa Monica. Getty ImagesActress Leslie Mann at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Getty ImagesKirsten Dunst, who's nominated for her role in "Fargo," at the Critics' Choice Awards 2016 in Santa Monica on Jan. 17, 2016. Gett Images
