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Home • Critics Choice Awards

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards

Highlight's of the night's hottest looks.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita can do know no wrong, especially in Calvin Klein! It was a winning night for the newbie all around –– her gown looked absolutely striking against her skin and toned physique with just sexy peaks of skin showing.

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah flaunts her body pretty fiercely in this pleated Azzedine Alaia dress. It fit her curves to a “T”.

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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Camila Alves

Designer Camila Alves (and lovely wife of Matthew McConaughey) served a sassy scarlet number by Paule Ka with matching sandals. The beauty is right on par with this color trend (note, Lupita and Garcelle’s Golden Globe looks).

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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Nia Long

Nia Long’s Jovani gown was such a flattering fit for her hourglass shape. The slivers of sultry see-through parts combined with the elegance of a floor-sweeping train was a great look for her.

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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Aisha Tyler

The hostess with the mostess –– who had several outfit changes, looked especially exquisite in this steel-hued draped gown she wore with matching pumps.

Looks We Love: The 19th Annual Critics Choice Awards
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