Nicole Kidman, like Angelina Jolie, might not be seen for the rest of the awards season. Nicole also got “snubbed” for SAG, BAFTA and Oscar nominations, so the Critics Choice Awards were possibly the last time we’d see her. What a final appearance though – she wore a fresh-off-the-runway look from Saint Laurent, a baggy pantsuit basically. My first reaction was “nah?” But it’s grown on me, and now I sort of love that she mixed it up. Her hair and makeup look great here as well.
Zoe Saldana also wore Saint Laurent, but we’ll be seeing more of her throughout the season. Zoe picked up the Critics Choice Award for supporting actress for Emilia Perez. The votes were mostly cast before Karla Sofia Gascon’s tweet-history mess, and this is one category which I could see a major “surprise” come Oscar night. As for her dress… it’s fine. It’s not actively bad. It does feel like a lot of women sort of phoned it in, style-wise, at the CCAs.
Naomi Watts wore one of the most hilariously bad looks I’ve ever seen from her. This is Prada, and at least it was “on trend” – a lot of women are wearing super-structural gowns and dresses right now, especially with this kind of terrible business around the waist and hips.
Monica Barbaro also wore Prada – a custom piece. It’s fine for the CCAs.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.
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- SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Zoe Saldana attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. Copyright:,Image: 961199315, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO/Jeffrey Mayer / MediaPunch/Avalon/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Monica Barbaro wearing a Prada dress and Bulgari jewelry arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961244490, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Monica Barbaro, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Naomi Watts arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961249965, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Naomi Watts, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Naomi Watts arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961250025, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Naomi Watts, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Nicole Kidman wearing Saint Laurent with an Omega watch arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961250296, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Nicole Kidman, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Nicole Kidman wearing Saint Laurent with an Omega watch arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961250363, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Nicole Kidman, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Nicole Kidman wearing Saint Laurent with an Omega watch arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961250573, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Nicole Kidman, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Zoe Saldana wearing a custom Saint Laurent dress and Cartier jewelry arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961251766, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Zoe Saldana, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
Nicole looks fresh-faced, but that ensemble is straight outta Annie Hall.
Yes it is, but I think it’s a good thing! It’s a bit more edgy than Annie Hall, imo. It is such a contrast to the gown, especially Naomi Watts’s bare torso one. It also looks comfortable af.
Wow, really? She looks like she just got another round of fillers, which I hate. People end up looking too shiny and inflated.
And I know we’re not supposed to comment on women’s bodies/looks, etc., but I’m honestly mad at the excessive plastic surgery now. There’s A LOT of really good work on the red carpet — the eyelid surgery is clearly the norm now — but excessive work is also normalized. I hate that Nic and Demi are considered beautiful “older” women, when they have had so much work. The messaging is terrible.
See I really like the suit. The fit is good. Kind of slouchy and cool. I like it better than the majority of the dresses I saw😊.
I’m really liking this suit as well! If I could afford it, I’d totally buy it. Nicole looks comfortable and warm, I’ve never understood actresses wearing sleeveless dresses when you know those auditoriums are freezing! As someone who runs cold, this thought is one that preoccupies my mind during awards season.
Agree. Nicole needs to lend her stylist to Angelina Jolie.
Nicole looks fabulous.
Loved her look.
Chelsea Handler seemed to be kissing Nicole’s butt during the telecast. with the constant shout outs, 🤪🤪🤪even though Kidman wasn’t nominated for Actress.
I dont know about the fit, but I like that she finally did something that’s unexpected for her, so good.
ITA. It feels super 1980s romcom but it’s a different look for her and I like that.
If the aim of clothes is to make the wearer look good, Nicole failed and Zoe succeeded.
I don’t think that’s the point but I also think Nicole succeeded and she looks amazing!
Hard disagree. Nicole is totally pulling off that suit. Zoe’s dress is totally meh imo.
Love Nicole’s suit! She has the stature to full it off spectacularly.
That colour and texture on Zoe is gorgeous
A bold choice by Nicole but she absolutely carries it off. Her face and hair also look fabulous. She’s giving a lot more oomph in this look than she usually has for me.
Loved Zoe’s look. The dress, make up, hair all were 👌. Nicole’s pantsuit was ok, not a bad look at all.
Live Zoe’s look. It’s flattering, lovely pop of color etc. Hate Nicole’s look. Too slouchy and rumpled for me.
I’m sold on Nicole’s suit and mixing it up. I also wouldn’t have argued if you told me the second pic of her was Alicia Silverstone.
Ooooo! Zoe looks divine! Chef’s kiss!
I LOVE Nicole’s look but I’m such a sl*t for the baggy menswear look on women. I think it looks so cool but chic at the same time.
I love that color on Zoe although I’m not sure about the necklace.
I really like Naomi’s dress, am I crazy? I think she looks great, although I have some issues with the toned-down makeup. Monica’s look is very interesting too.