After following the 2024 Golden Globes online as the train wreck led by Jo Koy continued to burn, I have decided to remove myself from minute-by-the-minute award season coverage. I'm now proudly watching the highlights, awing at the list of winners and critiquing the fashion looks. By now, all of the 2024 Critics Choice Awards red carpet looks have debuted and I know what you're thinking... "What are Madison's thoughts on these designer looks?!?" Well have no fear, I am here to satiate your desires.
List of winners can be found at the bottom of this blog.
The Black Dress had its moment, although some were much better than others:
Awkwafina | 7/10
I love this dress, although it seems too casual for an award show. The lace is really pretty and I love the peekaboo chest moment.
Ariana DeBose | 4/10
Really basic black dress with a slit. Not even the sad detailing at the bottom of the plunge can bring life to this look. I would have added silver heels and a diamond cuff to give this look something interesting to look at.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph | 10/10
With so many black dresses on the carpet, I was thrilled to see one with shape and texture that toed the edge of sophisticated and fun. I love the mermaid bodice on Da'Vine and think the silky sleeves gives a modern modest touch.
Elizabeth Debicki | 4/10
There is a lot and also nothing going on here. The top of this outfit is dainty and pretty, albeit seemingly not supportive. The oversized bow takes away from the dainty top and its orientation is unnerving. Her pants are so baggy, I can't tell if her heels are pointed or if it's the end of her pants. Seems sloppy and quickly put together.
Angela Bassett | 6/10
It's giving more than Ariana DeBose, despite this also being a simple black gown with a deep plunge. However, Angela turns up the look with bejeweled silver sleeves, a diamond cuff and a gorgeous sparkling ring. The detailing around the plunge cheapens the overall sophistication of the look.
Jennifer Aniston | 4/10
At first glance, this is a basic and safe black dress. She looks good and she knows it, although it doesn't say anything to me. However, on closer look, I realize this is a jumpsuit with a side train. This makes me like the look much less. The pants and belt look cheap, which takes away from the scalloped corset top.
Janelle James | 8/10
If you're going to do a black dress, this is how you do it! Make a statement and leave the boring and safe option at HOME! I love the sheer fabric against the detailed black and silver panels.
Brie Larson | 10/10
Yeah, I might be biased because I love Brie Larson but this dress is giving Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and total class. The sheer overlay transitioning into a train with the velvety top exudes luxury and timeless beauty. The diamond necklace seals this look with a kiss. Well done!
Celia Rose Gooding 6/10
As I trail my eyes up this look, I love it, I love it, the angle is interesting.... and then the tulle buries the entire thing. If the tulle had more structured body and wasn't flush up against her chest and neck, this would have ranked much higher.
Christina Ricci | 10/10
It's giving emo Jessica Rabbit and I am here for it. The deep plunge with the wide scalloped edges of the top make this shiny black number interesting and unique. I can't pull my eyes away. With the straight across bang, diamond bangle and necklace, it's oozing confidence and intrigue.
Sarah Snook 2/10
Boooooring. It's trying to have a unique take to the black dress but it's swallowing Sarah's form and making her shapeless. We see another deep plunge here, it seems to be a theme, no? The non-connected necklace gives this ensemble a hint of grace.
Rachel Brosnahan | 9/10
I am having difficulty reviewing this look without simply saying AAOOOHGAH! I love the plunging neckline paired with a harness front piece. The polka dots pay homage to her character Mrs. Maisel, while turning up the heat.
Quinta Brunson | 9/10
Can we have some applause for this look? It's beautiful, dainty, floral and has an open back detail that adds even more femininity to this gown.
Emma Stone | 6/10
Yawn. Basic black gown. Points for the scalloped neckline and simple diamonds. Love you anyway Arizona icon Emma Stone.
Natasha Lyonne | 6/10
Natasha always brings a zany edge to the red carpet and I'm trying to keep this in mind as I uneasily look at those suspenders ... The triple watch moment is interesting! I'd really like this look without the suspenders. Please, I beg of you leave 2012 in the past.
Billie Eilish | 4/10
Other than the fact that Billie's heels look too big for her, this look is interesting overall. I wish the white shirt didn't trail down from underneath the black dress. If we're trying to have a train moment, it's not long enough. If it didn't peak out, I would love this look but it's just too distracting.
Kaley Cuoco | 8/10
It's a simple black dress but done well! The headband and gentle structure of the dress looks elegant, girly, and youthful. Points for the cute detail on the heels.
Fantasia Barrino | 10/10
Now THIS! This has drama and gravitas. This is cinematic. She is the moment.
Allison Williams | 6/10
This is another red carpet look that on second glance, I realized was a jumpsuit. I like it. Its simple but has an interesting shape and detailing. She looks tall and strong, but it's a safe choice.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | 2/10
It's giving... Sue Sylvester throwing a wedding to marry herself. Far too much going on here. The tie and jacket combo up top doesn't seem totally fitted and descends into a huge puffy wrist moment. All of this tied into the mermaid bodice has me confused. Let's make one choice, not four in a single outfit.
Greta Gerwig | 1/10
I get it, I don't want to get out of bed either. What's worse is we chose the unfitted sheets.
Dua Lipa | 9/10
The fit! The texture! The blunt neckline! The red hair! Dua Lipa knows she's serving up a red hot fiery look.
Margot Robbie | 9/10
I wish this was more Barbie-inspired but I realize that she has probably exhausted many of her suitable Barbie options. She looks a fresh rose. I like the draping on the bodice that cascades into a small train.
Emily Blunt | 5/10
Sigh, to go from Margot's look to this is disappointing. While Emily is also going for a fresh rose look, it's appearing more like a sad rose bouquet at a Walgreen's impulse tower. The shoulder roses are thick and chunky and while I love the one sleeve cut, the sequins cheapen the look overall. Cute heels.
Charles Melton
Tall king, new hot boy of the month! The skinny tie, red suit with a white fabric in the jacket are working! His hair is helping me mourn the loss of Harry Style's curly locks. Keep these looks coming Charles.
Lily Gladstone | 9/10
Props to Lily for bringing color to the carpet! Big, bold, sapphire pairs magnificently complements the off the shoulder cut, slight plunge and puffy train. Lily's earring pays homage to her Blackfeet roots, points for staying close to your heritage and displaying it for wide reaching consumption.
Matt Bomer | 10/10
I honestly thought this was Henry Cavil when I first pulled this image. He looks GOOD. He might not be superman but he looks like he could be a hero for me. The pairing of the cummerbund and unbuttoned dress shirt works for me. The necklace is just extra pizzaz.
James Marsden | 6/10
I wish James opted for a blue pant with this look. Truly the people's prince.
Rosamund Pike | 8/10
This screams ABBA and I am HERE for it. I can totally picture an after party with Rosamund, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep where they are dancing to Angel Eyes. Props for taking a risk!
Mark Ruffalo | 7/10
This is a nice suit with a teeny tiny bow tie. I like the sunglasses but other than that, it's not giving me much to write about.
Bella Ramsey | 9/10
Now THIS is how you show up in a suit! There's color! Patterns! Fun (and seemingly comfortable) shoes! Huge fan of this look. To the men, take notes.
Kieran Culkin | 8/10
He's babygirl. I love this cute teal look on him. He looks sweet and gentle. The lapel pin is visually interesting and the absence of a tie is noticed but not missed.
Ali Wong | 5/10
This is a cute look! It's not dramatic or cinematic in anyway and is kinda giving H&M but it has a mystique quality to it. Its like pond with lily pads. The shape of this dress looks good on her.
Critics Choice Awards 2024 Worst Dressed: Tyler James Williams 1/10
Tyler, honey, did one of the students you pretend to teach on Abbott Elementary dress you for the evening? Shirt too big, vest too small, jacket on the shoulders... there was clearly a choice made here. However, I think it was a bad choice.
Dominic Sessa | 10/10
Another visually interesting suit! I really like the leather sheen to the fabric and it pairs beautifully with the ribbon tie around his neck. It gives off elegant cowboy and it's kind of hot.
Barry Keoghan | 3/10
With respect, he looks like a lesbian priest. I can't find more words to describe it.
Bradley Cooper | 1/10
Unremarkable and not award-worthy, sort of like his movie.
Greta Lee | 9/10
This is cool, relaxed but elevated enough for the red carpet. I love how it hangs off her body. The sparkles, the strappy heels and the slicked back hair turn this look into drip.
Paul Giamatti | 3/10
Looking like a dad at a formal event. Doubles as a comfortable outfit to eat In-N-Out in.
Jon Hamm | 8/10
While this is a basic suit, John Hamm looks d(hamm) good in it. His bowtie is classy and the appropriate size, two of my typical gripes with bowties. Bravo! Love the glasses.
Cillian Murphy | 2/10
Regular suit but in a haggard fashion. Does not look cool-relaxed, it looks more like coming home drunk from the bar.
Robert Downey Jr. | 7/10
Regular suit but its well-fitted and has a cool lapel pin. The yellow sunglasses give it a little something more.
Ariana Greenblatt | 8/10
I loved Ariana in Barbie and I LOVE her in this look. It's giving a more mature Olivia Rodrigo, which means its derivative of Avril Lavigne, Madonna and even a bit of Miley Cyrus. The leather corset gives this dress enough structure to complement the flowing nature of the skirt. She looks good and better yet, she knows it.
Critics Choice Awards 2024 Best Dressed: Colman Domingo | 10/10
By far, this is the best look of the evening. I haven't loved a menswear look on a red carpet like this, since Harry Styles graced the 2019 Met Gala with a Gucci black sheer blouse. This look is custom Valentino and the mustard yellow suit, matching pointed shoes, relaxed and unbuttoned blue dress shirt and jewlery was already enough for me but the jacket!! Can we get some applause??? I want to touch it but I fear it has the power of King Midas.
Ayo Edebiri | 8/10
This is a cool and relaxed monochromatic suit moment. It feels derivative of The Bear, nods to her costar's consistent white tee shirt and the circular specs look great on the carpet.
Julianne Moore | 6/10
This is a pretty look for Julianne, but the shape is a bit lack luster. I love the golden brooch and the fabric. Maybe if it didn't have pockets? Definitely room for improvement.
America Ferrera | 5/10
America becomes Lady Liberty in this copper number. Unfortunately, even oxidation couldn't save this look. I much preferred her in silver a the Golden Globes. This might just be too warm for her complexion.
2024 WINNERS
FILM
Best Picture
WINNER: “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
“American Fiction” (MGM)
“Barbie” (Warner Bros.)
“The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.)
“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
“Maestro” (Netflix)
“Past Lives” (A24)
“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
“Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios)
Best Actor
WINNER: Paul Giamatti — The Holdovers
Bradley Cooper — Maestro
Leonardo DiCaprio — Killers of the Flower Moon
Colman Domingo — Rustin
Cillian Murphy — Oppenheimer
Jeffrey Wright — American Fiction
Best Actress
WINNER: Emma Stone — Poor Things
Lily Gladstone — Killers of the Flower Moon
Sandra Hüller — Anatomy of a Fall
Greta Lee — Past Lives
Carey Mulligan — Maestro
Margot Robbie — Barbie
Best Supporting Actor
WINNER: Robert Downey Jr. — Oppenheimer
Sterling K. Brown — American Fiction
Robert DeNiro — Killers of the Flower Moon
Ryan Gosling — Barbie
Charles Melton — May December
Mark Ruffalo — Poor Things
Best Supporting Actress
WINNER: Da’Vine Joy Randolph — The Holdovers
Emily Blunt — Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks — The Color Purple
America Ferrera — Barbie
Jodie Foster — Nyad
Julianne Moore — May December
Best Young Actor/Actress
WINNER: Dominic Sessa — The Holdovers
Abby Ryder Forston — Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Ariana Greenblatt — Barbie
Calah Lane — Wonka
Milo Machado Graner — Anatomy of a Fall
Madeleine Yuna Voyles — The Creator
Best Acting Ensemble
WINNER: Oppenheimer
Air
Barbie
The Color Purple
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Director
WINNER: Christopher Nolan — Oppenheimer
Bradley Cooper — Maestro
Greta Gerwig — Barbie
Yorgos Lanthimos — Poor Things
Alexander Payne — The Holdovers
Martin Scorsese — Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Original Screenplay
WINNER: Barbie — Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
Air — Alex Convery
The Holdovers – David Hemingson
Maestro — Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer
May December — Samy Burch
Past Lives — Celine Song
Best Adapted Screenplay
WINNER: American Fiction — Cord Jefferson
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret — Kelly Fremon Craig
All of Us Strangers — Andrew Haigh
Killers of the Flower Moon — Martin Scorsese, Eric Roth
Poor Things — Tony McNamara
Oppenheimer — Christopher Nolan
Best Cinematography
WINNER: Hoyte van Hoytema – Oppenheimer
Matthew Libatique – Maestro
Rodrigo Prieto – Barbie
Rodrigo Prieto – Killers of the Flower Moon
Robbie Ryan – Poor Things
Linus Sandgren – Saltburn
Best Production Design
WINNER: Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer – Barbie
Suzie Davies, Charlotte Dirickx – Saltburn
Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman – Oppenheimer
Jack Fisk, Adam Willis – Killers of the Flower Moon
James Price, Shona Heath, Szusza Mihalek – Poor Things
Adam Stockhausen, Kris Moran – Asteroid City
Best Editing
WINNER: Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer
William Goldenberg – Air
Nick Houy – Barbie
Yorgos Mavropsaridis – Poor Things
Thelma Schoonmaker – Killers of the Flower Moon
Michelle Tesoro – Maestro
Best Costume Design
WINNER: Jacqueline Durran – Barbie
Lindy Hemming – Wonka
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck – The Color Purple
Holly Waddington – Poor Things
Jacqueline West – Killers of the Flower Moon
Janty Yates, David Crossman – Napoleon
Best Hair and Makeup
WINNER: Barbie
The Color Purple
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Priscilla
Best Visual Effects
WINNER: Oppenheimer
The Creator
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Poor Things
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Comedy
WINNER: Barbie
American Fiction
Bottoms
The Holdovers
No Hard Feelings
Poor Things
Best Animated Feature
WINNER: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Boy and the Heron
Elemental
Nimona
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Wish
Best Foreign Language Film
WINNER: Anatomy of a Fall
Godzilla Minus One
Perfect Days
Society of the Snow
The Taste of Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Original Song
WINNER: “I’m Just Ken” – Barbie
“Dance the Night” – Barbie
“Peaches” – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
“Road to Freedom” – Rustin
“This Wish” – Wish
“What Was I Made For” – Barbie
Best Score
WINNER: Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
Jerskin Fendrix – Poor Things
Michael Giacchino – Society of the Snow
Daniel Pemberton – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Robbie Robertson – Killers of the Flower Moon
Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt – Barbie
TELEVISION
Best Drama Series
WINNER: Succession (HBO | Max)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
WINNER: Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO | Max)
Tom Hiddleston – Loki (Disney+)
Timothy Olyphant – Justified: City Primeval (FX)
Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Ramón Rodríguez – Will Trent (ABC)
Jeremy Strong – Succession (HBO | Max)
Best Actress in a Drama Series
WINNER: Sarah Snook – Succession (HBO | Max)
Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Aunjanue Ellis – Justified: City Primeval (FX)
Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Keri Russell – The Diplomat (Netflix)
Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
WINNER: Billy Crudup – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Khalid Abdalla – The Crown (Netflix)
Ron Cephas Jones – Truth Be Told (Apple TV+)
Matthew MacFadyen – Succession (HBO | Max)
Ke Huy Quan – Loki (Disney+)
Rufus Sewell – The Diplomat (Netflix)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown (Netflix)
Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Sophia Di Martino – Loki (Disney+)
Celia Rose Gooding – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Karen Pittman – The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Best Comedy Series
WINNER: The Bear (FX)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO | Max)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Poker Face (Peacock)
Reservation Dogs (FX)
Shrinking (Apple TV+)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Jeremy Allen White – The Bear (FX)
Bill Hader – Barry (HBO | Max)
Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Drew Tarver – The Other Two (HBO | Max)
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Dogs (FX)
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Ayo Edebiri – The Bear (FX)
Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max)
Devery Jacobs – Reservation Dogs (FX)
Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face (Peacock)
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear (FX)
Phil Dunster – Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Harrison Ford – Shrinking (Apple TV+)
Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
James Marsden – Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Henry Winkler – Barry (HBO | Max)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Paulina Alexis – Reservation Dogs (FX)
Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Jessica Williams – Shrinking (Apple TV+)
Best Limited Series
WINNER: Beef (Netflix)
Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
Fargo (FX)
Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
Love & Death (HBO | Max)
A Murder at the End of the World (FX)
A Small Light (National Geographic)
Best Movie Made for Television
WINNER: Quiz Lady (Hulu)
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (Showtime)
Finestkind (Paramount+)
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock)
No One Will Save You (Hulu)
Reality (HBO | Max)
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
WINNER: Steven Yeun – Beef (Netflix)
Matt Bomer – Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
Tom Holland – The Crowded Room (Apple TV+)
David Oyelowo – Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+)
Tony Shalhoub – Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock)
Kiefer Sutherland – The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (Showtime)
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
WINNER: Ali Wong – Beef (Netflix)
Kaitlyn Dever – No One Will Save You (Hulu)
Carla Gugino – The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)
Brie Larson – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
Bel Powley – A Small Light (National Geographic)
Sydney Sweeney – Reality (HBO | Max)
Juno Temple – Fargo (FX)
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
WINNER: Jonathan Bailey – Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
Taylor Kitsch – Painkiller (Netflix)
Jesse Plemons – Love & Death (HBO | Max)
Lewis Pullman – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
Liev Schreiber – A Small Light (National Geographic)
Justin Theroux – White House Plumbers (HBO | Max)
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
WINNER: Maria Bello – Beef (Netflix)
Billie Boullet – A Small Light (National Geographic)
Willa Fitzgerald – The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)
Aja Naomi King – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)
Mary McDonnell – The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix)
Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
Best Foreign Language Series
WINNER: Lupin (Netflix)
Bargain (Paramount+)
The Glory (Netflix)
The Good Mothers (Hulu)
The Interpreter of Silence (Hulu)
Mask Girl (Netflix)
Moving (Hulu)
Best Animated Series
WINNER: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix)
Bluey (Disney+)
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)
Harley Quinn (HBO | Max)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+)
Young Love (HBO | Max)
Best Talk Show
WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO | Max)
The Graham Norton Show (BBC America)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Best Comedy Special
WINNER: John Mulaney: Baby J (Netflix)
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool (Netflix)
Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits (Prime Video)
John Early: Now More Than Ever (HBO | Max)
Trevor Noah: Where Was I (Netflix)
Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer (Netflix)
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