The stars were out in full force at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles and while some actresses played it safe in solid white, silver or black gowns, Jennifer Aniston took the opportunity to show her daring side.
Jennifer – who lost out on the Best Actress gong for her role in Cake – drew attention to her chest in a plunging androgynous red trouser suit by Gucci, and emphasise her decolletage with strategically placed gold jewellery and added a pair of Christian Louboutin burgundy pumps for good measure.
She certainly seemed to prove that she has just as much sex appeal as her ex-husband’s wife Angelina Jolie.
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The Good Girl no more: Jennifer Aniston arrived at the Critics Choice Awards in the Gucci suit that emphasised her pert cleavage
She dares to bare: Jennifer bucked her usual feminine trend by showing a lot of side-boob in a plunging trouser suit
Happy to be there! Jennifer wore her winning smile as she walked the blue carpet while showing off her tanned chest
Disappointment: Both Jennifer and Justin looked ready to cry after she lost out on Best Actress to Julianne Moore
Daring to be different: Jennifer Aniston wore no apparent top and no bra with her tailored red ensemble
Sticking with tradition: Reese Witherspoon, Rosamund Pike, Emily Blunt and Angelina Jolie all stuck with the usual floor-length gowns
Aniston had played it safe at the Golden Globes in a black floor-length gown – with a sequinned bust – by Saint Laurent but she decided a tuexdo look would stand out from the rest of the stylish crowd.
Jennifer was left disappointed on Thursday morning after she learnt that it wouldn’t be the year that she would receive her first Oscar nomination. The actress had been tipped to pick up a Best Actress nod for her dramatic turn in Cake as a scarred divorcee with chronic pain who becomes obsessed with the family of a woman from her support group who committed suicide.
Aniston had received nominations at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Circle but she lost out both times to Julianne Moore who won for her star turn in Still Alice.
He’s with her: Jennifer had another thing going for her – she was accompanied by her fiance Justin Theroux
Suits you: Her actor fiancé also stepped out in a suave tailored number as supported his wife-to-be at the annual awards ceremony
Still smiling:Â Jennifer didn’t let her Oscars disappointment stop her from enjoying her night, but no doubt she steered clear from Angelina’s table
Funny girls: Jennifer and Emily are known for their comic turns on the big screen
Ladies in red: Emily caught up with Jennifer Aniston at the show, who was also wearing a scarlet ensemble
Nonetheless, Jennifer didn’t let her Oscars disappointment stop her from enjoying her night, but no doubt she steered clear from Angelina’s table.
Jolie brought some old school glamour in a shining silver gown by Versace, that emphasised her tiny waist. She didn’t have Brad Pitt on her arm but she certainly had a lot of people to keep her company as she was seen hugging Reese Witherspoon and Patricia Arquette as well as chatting to numerous nominees.
Sadly her wartime epic Unbroken lost out in all three categories it was nominated in, including Best Director for Angelina. The film lost out to Boyhood in the Best Picture, Gone Girl in the Best Adapted Screenplay and Birdman in the Best Cinematography sections.
Rosamund Pike stunned in a white Valentino dress upon arrival to the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday. Reese Witherspoon took a different turn in Lanvin gown. The raspberry-and-black strapless dress featured a ruched skirt that trailed behind as she walked the blue carpet.
Goddess attire: Angelina may have lost out on the Best Director trophy for Unbroken but her silvery Atelier Versace gown was a cool breath of fresh air
Film noir: Angelina’s outfit looked like something a dame would wear in a Raymond Chandler novel
Classical: The actress’s gown featured a trailing train, a crisscrossing bodice and gathered skirt
Ready to mingle! Angelina talked to British actor Eddie Redmayne at the event (which she attended without Brad Pitt)
Brooding beauty: If Angie was feeling nervous about bumping into Jennifer, she certainly didn’t show it
Hugs for free! Angelina wraps her arms around Patricia Arquette and Reese Witherspoon
Princess Pike: Ms. Rosamund looked like a character out of a fairy tale in her delicate white lace gown
Pals: Gone Girl’s Rosamund Pike poses with Reese Witherspoon, who was one of the producers of the movie
Happy to see you: Gone Girl stars Tyler Perry and Rosamund catch up with her partner Robie Uniacke on the night
Lucky people: Rosamund Pike got to mingle with the cream of the crop including Eddie Redmayne, left, and Jessica Chastain, right
Smooch: Reese was also seen kissing her husband Jim at their table
Here and there: Reese Witherspoon’s raspberry-topped gown pulled an elaborate bustle and train
Getting in on the fun: Reese took a series of selfies with an iPad, here with host Michael Strahan and husband Jim Toth
Lovely at every turn: Marion Cotillard was the first belle of this ball as she turned to the side to show off the full skirt effect
Picture perfect: The French beauty was a definite attention getter
Classic in black: Julianne Moore – who is also up for the Best Actress Critics Choice Award – went dramatic in a black gown with plunging lace front
Sealed with a kiss: Sir Patrick Stewart congratulated the talented actress with a peck on the cheek as she accepted her prestigious gong
Triple take: Michelle Monaghan, Felicity Jones and TV personality Carrie Keagan all had that ebony look look going on
Julianne Moore – who won the Critics’ Choice Best Actress award for Still Alice – sparkled in a black and lace gown with revealing low-cut neckline. Her fair complexion and red hair stood out among this starry crowd, and she was seen smiling broadly at everyone.
The multitalented Moore was also excited after receiving a Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
Michelle Monaghan followed Julianne’s footsteps in an equally gorgeous, black and lacy gown that included a flouncy long skirt.
Of the many Hollywood awards show, the Critics’ Choice Awards has historically been the most accurate predictor of Oscars success. So expectations are sure to be heightened as the stars flood down the red carpet at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
That’s one handsome sandwich: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain and Garrett Hedlund congregate inside
Special night: Jessica Chastain, who wore Antonio Berardi, picked up the first-ever MVP Award for her brilliant body of work in films this year such as A Most Violent Year and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby
Redheads reunited: Jessica and Eddie are certainly two of the hottest gingers in Hollywood
Murphy’s Law: Jessica and her Interstellar co-star Mackenzie Foy share a hug at the ceremony
Camera ready: Jessica Chastain smiled broadly while embracing the spotlight and the many cameras
Blue and peachy: Genesis Rodriguez and Carmen Ejogo brought some pastels to the arrivals line while Jamie Chung blended a buff slip with a frothy patterned number
Hollywood club: (L-R) Actors Giovanni Ribisi, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Carmen Ejogo were seated together
Date night: The mom-to-be Keira Knightley attended with husband James Righton
Baby blue: Pregnant Keira was ethereal in a greyish blue gown by DEPOLZO on Thursday night
Happy to see you! Keira and Emily greet each other in excitable fashion
Old friends: Keira and Emily enjoyed a chat on the carpet before they headed inside to the awards ceremony
Best of British: Eddie Redmayne and Keira Knightley were seen enjoying the festivities once inside
Laughs: The pregnant actress enjoyed the show while sticking to soft drinks
Newcomer: Matthew Beard – who starred in The Imitation Game and The Riot Club – sat with Keira and Jamie
Delicate in blue: Diane Kruger went with a strapless cream number featuring busy blue embellished pattern
Midnight express: Rosario Dawson glided to the Critics’ Choice Awards in a navy Vivienne Westwood gown with thigh-baring split
Boy meets girls: Ryan Potter, who provided the voice of Hiro in Best Animated Film nominee Big Hero 6, posed with the movie’s Genesis Rodriguez, left, and Jamie Chung, right
Coming on the same day the Oscars nominees were announced, there will be much for the A-listers to chat about in the advert breaks, with the show broadcast live on A & E in the U.S.
In it’s choice of nominations the 20th Annual Critic’s Choice Movie Awards saw the big blockbusters largely missing out in favour of films that indulge film fans’ quirkier sides.
The Awards are chosen by The Broadcast Film Critics Association, which is the largest film critics association.
Son of a Gunn: Director James and actor Chris Pratt collect the Best Action Movie award for Guardians Of The Galaxy
Youngsters unite: Best Young Actress/Actor nominees Quvenzhane Wallis, Jaeden Lieberher and Mackenzie Foy were a happy trio
Bit of red: Amy might have been wearing black and beige but her lip colour was not too far away from the shade of Emily’s dress
Cocktail cutie: Big Eyes star Amy Adams looked remarkable in a retro cream satin dress by MaxMara with glittery heels to match
Power couple: Leslie Mann was joined by her producer husband Judd Apatow who looked dashing in a black tuxedo
Sparkling and strapless: Leslie Mann radiated light in a sequin-studded strapless frock by Reem Acra with fun strappy heels
Oh what a night: Patricia Arquette – pictured with boyfriend Eric White – went retro in a tight-fitting black dress at the event where she won Best Supporting Actress for Boyhood
Birdman, which led this year’s nominations with nods in 13 categories, earned star Michael Keaton the Best Actor In A Comedy award and also the Best Actor Award; the film also won Best Original Screenplay and Best Acting Ensemble, Best Editing and Best Cinematography.
Boyhood picked up four awards including for Patricia Arquette (Best Supporting Actress) her co-star Ellar Coltrane (Best Young Actor).
Boyhood also won Best Picture and also earned a trophy for the film’s director Richard Linklater.
X marks the spot: X-Men: Days Of Future Past star Patrick Stewart looked debonair beside his wife of just over a year Sunny Ozell
Elegant couple: Selma Best Actor nominee David Oyelowo attended with his lovely wife Jessica
Catching up: Angelina’s husband Brad produced David’s film Selma, and they chatted together with Unbroken star Miyavi
Work husband and wife: Felicity and Eddie catch up at the Hollywood black tie event
Jenny Slate won Best Actress In A Comedy for her role in Obvious Child. J.K. Simmons won Best Supporting Actor for Whiplash.
Emily Blunt picked up the Best Actress In An Action Movie for her part in the futuristic flick Edge Of Tomorrow, while Bradley Cooper (who couldn’t attend due to his Broadway play commitment in Elephant Man) won Best Actor In An Action for American Sniper.
The Best Comedy Award went to The Grand Budapest Hotel – one of its three awards – and Interstellar picked up the Best Sci Fi/Horror Movie award.
Gone Girl won for Best Adapted Screenplay while The LEGO Movie took home Best Animated Feature and Guardians Of The Galaxy snatched up the Best Action Movie award.
Man in the middle: Jared Leto, centre, was his usual bright self in blue blazer and glittery Louis Leeman Paris shoes while Chris Hemsworth, left, and Common, right, were decked out in dark suits
No surprise there then: Jared Leto told the audience that he had accidentally caught site of Patricia Arquette’s named in the envelope before reading out the nominations
Illuminating: TV personality Brooke Anderson stood out in a mysterious floral patterned gown while Best Actress In A Comedy Jenny Slate dressed up her black low-cut frock with beaded neckline and green-accented belt
Gorgeous in green and black: Tiziana Rocca, left, and Niecy Nash, right, were a match in black while Andrea Riseborough, center left, chose an emerald-green pantsuit to match Carly Steel, center right, who wowed in a teal-green gown with gathered detail
Leading men: Into The Woods’ James Corden and Unbroken star Garrett Hedlund took a moment to pose together in manly fashion
Hello, gentleman: Selma star Cuba Gooding Jr. gussied up in a black tuxedo with scarf while Into The Woods’ James Corden and Best Actor/Best Actor In A Comedy winner Michael Keaton looked equally resplendent
High five! Keaton received the top acting prize for the night, beating hotly-tipped Eddie Redmayne to scoop the Best Acot gong
Off to a flying start: Birdman kicked off the Critics’ Choice Awards as the film winning Best Acting Ensemble… and ended up swooping off with seven in total
This is getting embarrassing now! The talented thespian looked slightly in awe of the amount of prizes he had won as he posed with his hall in the winners room
Make way for the guys: Ellar Coltrane (Best Young Actor, Boyhood) was hip and casual in a purple suit and trainers while Ethan Hawke looked spiffy in beige
The voice: American Auctioneers Dan Dotson, pictured with his partner wife Laura, helped Rene Russo present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Kevin Costner
Best Song went to Glory (Selma) by Common and John Legend.
Live With Kelly & Michael’s Michael Strahan hosted the show and kept the pace going with his personality and charm as well as a few costume changes referring to a variety of films nominated at the ceremony which aired live on A&E from Hollywood Palladium.
It was a big night as Kevin Costner, Ron Howard and Jessica Chastain received special honours at the ceremony.
Kevin was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award celebrating more than three decades of work in film – and presented to him by the hoarse-voiced Rene Russo – while Ron will be honoured as an icon with The Louis XIII Critics’ Choice Genius Award.
Jessica Chastain received the inaugural Critics’ Choice MVP Award, which recognises ‘an extraordinary actor for their work in several standout movies throughout a single year’ namely Interstellar, Miss Julie, A Most Violent Year and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.
Dressed for success: Emily looked glam in a red gown as she took to the stage to accept her award
Surprise! Emily was interrupted by husband John Krasinski who ran on stage as she accepted her award, she explained to the audience that he was backstage because he was presenting next
Hey you! The award winner stopped by Eddie Redmayne’s table to say hello during the night
From Boyhood to Everything: Ethan Hawke and Felicity Jones attend the 20th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium
Gothic: The British actress went for a more vampish look in a sheer black gown by Dolce & Gabbana
A-List: Angelina Jolie was seen cheering as host Michael Strahan came on stage dressed as her character from Maleficent
Glam guests: Angelina Jolie, Julianne Moore and Keira Knightley all looked amused during the lengthy event
Blonde bombshell: Kevin sat with his wife Christine Baumgartner at the star-studded dinner
