Stars descended upon the blue carpet on Thursday night in Santa Monica for the 23rd annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
And Angelina Jolie led the way for this year’s ceremony in a strapless white gown with feathered detailing and an asymmetrical hemline.
Diane Kruger, Emma Roberts, Kate Bosworth and Saoirse Ronan joined Angelina on the carpet in white frocks as well for the awards show on Thursday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California – a stark contrast to the all-black looks for the Golden Globes just four days prior.
Details: Angelina Jolie led the way for this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards in a feathered white gown with an asymmetrical hemline; the awards show took place on Thursday night at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica

Angelina was a vision in her form-fitting neutral gown, which hugged her svelte frame; the textured frock gave a glimpse of her sculpted pins beneath the draped hemline.
The mother of six, 42, paired the textured look with chunky diamond earrings, crimson lipstick and suede strappy cream heels.
Angelina styled her long brunette hair half up and half down, opting for volume and subtle waves.
Diane, 41, wowed in her custom Vera Wang ivory gown, which had a silver chain accent and draped sleeves; the German-born actress arrived with her boyfriend The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, 49.

Movie star! Angelina had all eyes on her as she posed on the blue carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards


Stunner: Angelina was a vision in her form-fitting neutral gown, which hugged her svelte frame; the textured frock gave a glimpse of her sculpted pins beneath the draped hemline

Cheeky: The mother of six, 42, paired the textured look with chunky diamond earrings, crimson lipstick and suede cream heels; pictured with author Loung Ung

Glowing: Angelina styled her long brunette hair half up and half down, opting for volume and subtle waves
Diane and Norman, who costarred in their 2015 film Sky, shared a kiss on the carpet.
Blonde beauty Emma, 26, rocked a new hairstyle – a short fringe – on the blue carpet while sporting a silky strapless dress with a matching white blazer.
The Scream Queens star was escorted by her longtime boyfriend, Evan Peters, 30.
Emma carried a structured gold clutch, adding yellow diamond drop earrings, a large ring and matte pink lipstick.

She’s a legend! Angelina painted her full pout a red hue, adding kohl liner to her lids and a touch of bronze eye shadow


No gray area! Diane Kruger and her boyfriend Norman Reedus coordinated in black and white ensembles; Diane cut an elegant figure in her custom ivory Vera Wang frock, which had a silver accent on her torso

And another one: Emma Roberts and her boyfriend Evan Peters chose a similar color palette as Diane and Norman


Satin accent: Blonde beauty Emma, 26, rocked a new hairstyle – a short fringe – on the blue carpet while sporting a silky strapless dress with a matching white blazer
Meanwhile, Kate covered up in a long-sleeved lace Brock Collection gown featuring a large ruffle along her waist as well as beneath her chest; the Blue Crush star’s carpet-grazing look was slight see-through with a high-neck.
The movie star paired the fashion forward look with large diamond earrings, red lipstick and her tresses pulled back into a tight bun.
Kate, 35, posed up a storm with her husband of four years, director Michael Polish.
Golden Globe winner Saoirse Ronan, 23, went for a ruched glittering neutral gown with a loose top half and a fitted skirt.
The three-quarter sleeved gown by Michael Kors had a gathered accent over her lower stomach, which showed off her slim physique.

Close: Kate, 35, posed up a storm with her husband of four years, director Michael Polish


Shining star! Saoirse Ronan, 23, went for a dramatic dark lip with a cream and silver sequined ruched gown by Michael Kors


Flawless: Alessandra Mastronardi (l) wowed in a Chanel Resort 2018 Grecian gown while Haley Bennett (r) stunned in her low-cut frock with tan lace up heels
Alison Brie, 35, looked like a goddess in her pale Grecian-inspired gown; the one-shouldered number had ruching along the top half with a fitted skirt.
Heidi Klum and Kaley Cuoco also went for pale toned frocks – but with plunging necklines.
Heidi, a supermodel and TV presenter, donned a cut-out sleeved sequined number with a deep neckline and a thigh-high slit; the frock is from the Fall 2017 couture collection for Georges Hobeika.
Newly engaged Kaley chose a short sleeved version with a sheer skirt and large silver sequins.
The Big Bang Theory beauty, 32, brought along her fiance equestrian Karl Cook; they announced their engagement in early December.

Look at those pins! Heidi Klum flaunted her sculpted legs in the beaded gown, adding wavy tresses and minimal makeup


Wow factor: Heidi and Kaley Cuoco hit the carpet in plunging gowns in neutral colors; Heidi’s frock is from the Fall 2017 couture collection for Georges Hobeika

Date night: The Big Bang Theory, 32, beauty brought along her fiance equestrian Karl Cook; they announced their engagement in early December


Sheer appeal: Zoe Kazan (r) chose a long-sleeved number with yellow accent sleeves by Valentino; Millicent Simmonds (r) donned a similarly colored frock with a firework-inspired design

Handsome: Good looking Armie Hammer arrived with his stunning wife Elizabeth Chambers
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot chose a sizzling Prada deep v-neck gown with silver sequins and a criss cross back; the pleated piece featured a beaded fringe belt.
Sarah Hyland looked like a ballerina in her glittering black sleeveless dress, featuring a layered white puffy skirt.
The Modern Family actress paired the Audrey Hepburn inspired look by Naeem Khan with round earrings, red lipstick and pulled back hair.
Joining Sarah on the black and white theme were actresses Reese Witherspoon, Emilia Clarke and Margot Robbie.
While Reese and Emilia both went for polka dot frocks, Margot chose a striped strapless gown from Chanel’s Resort 2018 collection.
Margot, who starred in I, Tonya, went for a striped strapless dress with a colorful beaded belt; the unique frock had both ruffles and pleating throughout.
Reese, 41, showed off her toned legs in her sleeves v-neck Prada gown with Roger Vivier heels and Nikos Koulis jewelry.
Game Of Thrones actress Emilia, 31, opted for a long-sleeved Dolce And Gabbana calf-length number.
Both Elisabeth Moss and Alison Sudol slipped on black dresses with embellishments while Laura Dern stepped out in a sleek Balmain jumpsuit.

What a wonder! Movie star Gal Gadot stunned in her shimmering gray gown by Prada with a black beaded belt

Timeless: Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland looked like a ballerina in her black and white frock, featuring a layered skirt


Having a blast: The Modern Family actress paired the Audrey Hepburn inspired look by Naeem Khan with round earrings, red lipstick and pulled back hair

Coordinating! Reese Witherspoon and Emilia Clarke struck a pose in similar frocks for this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards


Keeping up: Reese (l) and Emilia (r) both went for polka dot frocks; Reese chose a mini version by Prada while Emilia, who stars on Game Of Thrones, opted for a longer version by Dolce And Gabbana

Reunited: Big Little Lies co-stars Laura Dern and Reese struck a pose before heading inside to their seats; Laura is wearing a Balmain one-piece while Reese donned Prada


A twist on the LBD: Both Elisabeth Moss (l) and Alison Sudol (r) slipped on black dresses with embellishments

Blonde beauty: Australian star Margot Robbie went for a striped ruffled strapless dress with a colorful beaded belt; the detailed number is from Chanel’s Resort 2018 collection

Looking good: Laura Dern rocked a sleeveless jumpsuit by Balmain with a blazer collar; the actress flashed her lace bra

Standing tall: Laura was just a few feet away from her Big Little Lies co-star; (from l to r) Laura, Reese and Emilia


Always a good choice: Audrey Moore (l) and Carrie Keagan (r) both wore black cut-out frocks but Carrie’s had sheer panels

Dainty: The former Gilmore Girls actress chose a black and white frock with embellished heels and a structured clutch
Allison Williams went for a colorful lace dress with cut-outs and sheer panels, revealing her legs beneath the skirt; the brown, white and blue frock by Dolce And Gabbana with Beladora jewelry.
The Girls star wore a headband with sleek hair, adding pale pink lipstick and brown shadow around her eyes.
Jaimie Alexander went for a striped emerald and nude Georges Chakra with a feathered train; the revealing frock put her cleavage as well as her legs on display.
Jessica Chastain chose a loose fitting pleated green dress with a cut-out detail on the front and back; she stunned in a Vionnet Spring 2018 frock.

Elaborate look: Allison Williams went for a colorful lace dress with cut-outs and sheer panels, revealing her legs beneath the skirt; the brown, white and blue frock by Dolce And Gabbana with Beladora jewelry


Goddess: Jaimie’s deep emerald colored Georges Chakra frock had a striped design, sheer panels and a feathered train

What a lady: Jessica Chastain chose a loose fitting pleated green dress with a cut-out detail on the front and back; she stunned in a Vionnet Spring 2018 frock

Beautiful: The actress flaunted her sculpted back in the halter-style frock, which went perfectly with her red locks
Nicole Kidman hit the blue carpet in a sheer hot pink gown with silver sequins, ruffles and a turtleneck-style neckline.
The Australian actress styled the long-sleeved number with sleek hair, kohl lined lids and delicate diamond jewelry by Fred Leighton.
Olivia Munn, who hosted the show, was a vision in her floor-length red gown featuring silver accents along her torso; she chose a Prada gown with Niwaka jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.
She styled her ombre locks in waves with coral lipstick, gold eye shadow and bronzed cheeks.
Jessica Biel sported a red, pink, black and white frock Oscar De La Renta’s Spring 2018 collection.
The former 7th Heaven actress added classic movie star waves, bright red lipstick and statement earrings.

Making heads turn: Nicole Kidman hit the blue carpet in a sheer hot pink gown with silver sequins, ruffles and a turtleneck-style neckline

She knows how to pose: The Australian actress styled the long-sleeved number with sleek hair, kohl lined lids and delicate diamond jewelry by Fred Leighton


Fancy: Olivia Munn was a vision in her floor-length red gown featuring silver accents along her torso; she chose a Prada gown with Niwaka jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels

Glowing: She styled her ombre locks in waves with coral lipstick, gold eye shadow and bronzed cheeks


Sheer appeal: Jessica Biel sported a red, pink, black and white frock Oscar De La Renta’s Spring 2018 collection

Like a princess: Brooklynn Prince wore a red frock with silver colored shoes
Constance Wu chose a pale red frock with layers of tulle, adding a headband and large earrings.
Samira Wiley, Allison Janney and Holly Hunter wowed in navy frocks for the ceremony, while Laurie Metcalf chose a cooler tone – ice blue.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Kiernan Shipka (both decided to go for lacy looks with neon accents.
Elizabeth wore a Delpozo gown with Charlotte Olympia heels, an Anya Hindmarch clutch and Irene Neuwirth jewelry.
Kiernan is also wearing a Delpozo look with Miu Miu platform shoes.

Adorable: Brooklynn Prince posed besides Jacob Tremblay before heading inside the venue

Layers of fabric: Constance Wu chose a pale red frock with layers of tulle, adding a headband and large earrings


Having a blast! Kumail Nanjiani and screenwriter Emily V. Gordon arrived in their coordinating looks; Skyler Samuels (r) donned a Giamba Fall 2017 gown, which featured an eye patterned belt

Inseparable: Patrick Stewart and singer Sunny Ozell; Sunny chose a low-cut v-neck dress with an embroidered red accent
Actress Yara Shahidi, who is half Iranian and half African American, looked gorgeous in her purple patterned gown by Giambattista Valli.
The 17-year-old’s frock featured gold beading over her decolletage; she styled her dark brunette tresses pulled back into a center parted bun.
The 23rd annual Critics’ Choice Awards also featured the second annual #SeeHer award, which recognizes an individual for challenging gender stereotypes.
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot accepted the award from director Patty Jenkins.

So sweet: Leslie Mann and her husband, director Judd Apatow; Leslie chose and orange and glittering red number

Having a fabulous time! Rachel Bloom couldn’t stop smiling while shimmering in her sequined blue frock, adding black heels

Elegant: Laurie Metcalf chose a light blue toned frock by Cristina Ottaviano, adding a matching clutch with diamond jewelry


Bold move: Mary Elizabeth Winstead (l) and Kiernan Shipka (r) both decided to go for lacy looks with neon accents; Elizabeth wore a Delpozo gown with Charlotte Olympia heels, an Anya Hindmarch clutch and Irene Neuwirth jewelry; Kiernan is also wearing a Delpozo look with Miu Miu platform shoes

Natural beauty: Actress Yara Shahidi, who is half Iranian and half African American, looked gorgeous in her purple patterned gown by Giambattista Valli; the 17-year-old’s frock featured gold beading over her decolletage


Pretty: Octavia Spencer chose a deep purple number while Chelsea Peretti, who posed with actor Jordan Peele, donned a fuchsia trouser and blazer set

Pretty in pattern: Chrissy Metz, who stars in the hit series This Is Us, chose a lovely striped maxi; she stepped out in a custom Eloquii frock with Stuart Weitzman shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, Anabela Chan earrings and a Spallanzani ring


Flower power: Niecy Nash chose a low-cut floral dress with blue, pink, green and black tones while Natalia Dyer chose a high-neck version of a similar pattern with statement heels; Natalia donned a Erdem frock with Sophia Webster heels, Narcisa Pheres and Anabela Chan jewelry and a Tyler Ellis clutch

Good looking duo: Actor Joseph Fiennes and his wife Maria Dolores posed up a storm upon arrival


Love of floral: Amy Landecker cut a chic figure in her one-shouldered look while Mckenna Grace donned a high-neck verison


Suited up! Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Connick Jr. both looked dapper in their dark hued blazer, trousers and tie


Good taste: Both David Harbour (l) and Aziz Ansari (r) donned a burgundy and black suit with a white button up

Beaming: Sean Astin was also on the carpet sporting a tuxedo in the classic black and white shades


Good choice: Andy Cohen (l) and Liev Schreiber (r) rocked navy suits with a bow tie and patent dress shoes


Great night: Bill Pullman (l) and Marc Maron (r) couldn’t help but smile on the blue carpet

Poised: Jim Gaffigan chose a deep blue suit with black button up and suede dress shoes