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Cate Blanchett won at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, where she took the Best Actress trophy for her role in Tár. In the film, Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, a fiercely independent and world-renowned composer whose esteemed career comes crashing down around her after being accused of sexual harassment.

Pretty woman! Julia Roberts was the epitome of timeless glamour at the 2023 Critics’ Choice Awards.

Janelle Monae delivered a heartfelt speech about gender identity while accepting the SeeHer Award at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.The 37-year-old Kansas City native - who Daniel Craig said 'lifted me up every day' on the Glass Onion set - is the seventh recipient of the SeeHer Award, whicn, 'honors a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.She follows last year's winner Halle Berry, Zendaya, Kristen Bell, Claire Foy, Gal Gadot, and inaugural winner Viola Davis. Gender: Janelle Monae delivered a heartfelt speech about gender identity while accepting the SeeHer Award at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards Authenticity: The 37-year-old Kansas City native - who Daniel Craig said 'lifted me up every day' on the Glass Onion set - is the seventh recipient of the SeeHer Award, whicn, 'honors a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundariesMonae was presented the award by her Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery co-star Kate Hudson, with Monae addressing her at the start of her speech.  'Kate, I love you so much.

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Michelle Williams looked glamorous as ever at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Sunday.The actress, 42, showed off her toned arms in one-shoulder metallic gold gown, which she paired with a statement gold necklace. Williams is nominated in the Best Actress category for her work in Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans.   Glamorous: Michelle Williams looked glamorous as ever at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on SundayShe is competing against Cate Blanchett (Tár), Viola Davis (The Woman King), Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Margot Robbie (Babylon), and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).  The beauty wore her short blonde tresses parted in the middle and in light waves.She accentuated her naturally stunning features with a touch of mascara and peach lipstick. Lovely: The actress, 42, showed off her toned arms in one-shoulder metallic gold gown, which she paired with a statement gold necklace Michelle attended the event solo, but she has been married to theatre director Thomas Kail since 2020.The couple share a three-year-old son named Hart and recently welcomed another baby over the summer.Williams also shares 17-year-old daughter Matilda Ledger with the late actor Heath Ledger, who passed away in 2008 from an accidental overdose.

The Golden Globes took place on Tuesday night, with the biggest stars hitting the red carpet in their most glamorous looks.And on Friday, the stars hit the carpet again - this time for the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.Viola Davis, Keke Palmer and Michelle Williams posed up a storm in stunning look on the red carpet for the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Striking: Viola Davis (L), Keke Palmer (C) and Michelle Williams (R) posed up a storm in stunning look on the red carpet for the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly HillsViola, 57, looked lovely in a baby blue turtleneck with with a darker blue blazer on top, adding long shorts in a similar hue.The Oscar winning actress added classic white pumps; Viola rocked short tresses with a fringe, adding glossy lipstick.  Keke Palmer, 29, wowed in the halter-style gown, which featured a slit down the center; the lemon hued number featured elegant draping along the center and the sides.The actress' frock had a green accent on the neckline; she sported strappy heels and a delicate bracelet for a pop of sparkle.

Viola Davis looked regal in a royal blue gown as The Woman King star attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California.The 57-year-old actress donned a form-fitting gown designed by Jason Wu that featured a small train that was soaked amid rainy weather in the region.Viola accessorized with Chopard jewelry that included sparkling dangling earrings and bracelet. Regal look: Viola Davis looked regal in a royal blue gown as The Woman King star attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaShe was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama category that was won by Cate Blanchett for her work in Tar.Olivia Coleman, Ana de Armas and Michelle Williams also were nominated in the category.

Blonde, de Armas kept her glam classic with a sleek blowout and a juicy red-pink lip. While promoting Blonde at the Venice Film Festival last year, de Armas paid subtle homage to Monroe, wearing often worn by Hollywood's most famous blonde. At the premiere, de Armas similar to Marilyn's iconic white number from The Seven Year Itch, though de Armas's was a warm pink rather than white. Ana de Armas is nominated for her performance as Monroe in the star's 2022 biopic, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates.

The Fabelmans star and mother of three walked the red carpet with her , Hamilton director Thomas Kail. Nominated for best actress in a drama motion picture for her portrayal of Mitzi Fabelman—a character inspired by director Steven Spielberg's mother—Williams will compete alongside Cate Blanchett (Tár), Olivia Colman (Empire of Light), Viola Davis (The Woman King), and Ana de Armas (Blonde). Previously, won two Golden Globes for her portrayals of Marilyn Monroe in the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn (2011) and Gwen Verdon in the 2019 miniseries Fosse/Verdon. Memorably, at the 2020 Golden Globes, Williams used her to make a moving endorsement of a woman's right to choose when or if she has children. By By By By More from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.

Everyone’s a winner! The 80th Golden Globes are back at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, January 10, and Hollywood’s hottest stars of film and television will gather to celebrate the top honors. But even those who don’t take home a statuette won’t leave empty handed. Every attendee at the glamorous event will be gifted an epic beauty swag bag — and Us got a sneak peek at exactly what’s inside!

Ana de Armas made a splash at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.The 34-year-old Cuban-born actress made the most of her red carpet moment in her eye-popping outfit, just days after opening up about being in pain for filming fight scenes with Keanu Reeves in the John Wick spin-off Ballerina.The beauty, who used to date Ben Affleck, has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the category Best Actress, Motion Picture Drama for playing sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in the controversial film Blonde. Red carpet ready: Ana de Armas made a splash at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on TuesdayThe 34-year-old Cuban beauty stepped out in a strapless diamond-encrusted black dress that fell to the carpet.Her auburn locks fell just below her shoulders.

Cate Blanchett revealed to guests attending the 34th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival on Thursday that Jamie Lee Curtis had stepped out in her 'bras and knickers' before carpooling to the event causing the two stars to 'nearly' miss the ceremony.The Academy Award-winning actress, 53, told the audience the hilarious story during her acceptance speech upon receiving the Desert Palm Achievement Award, presented to her by 64-year-old Curtis. The talented star, who recently stopped by the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday, additionally stepped onto the star-studded stage to present an award to Viola Davis.   Hilarious speech: Cate Blanchett, 53, revealed that Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, stepped out in her 'bra and knickers' before the two headed to the Palm Springs Film Festival After the Halloween actress announced the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award in the Actress category, Cate expressed her gratitude, along with recalling why she had almost not attended the festival.  The Carol actress stated that prior to heading to the award ceremony, both she and Jamie, 'had this lengthy conversation,' due to the True Lies star being 'appalled by' Cate's packing, according to Variety. She continued that it had been, 'A discussion about whether I should get into pajamas before driving back tonight.

In Palm Springs they do it all a little differently. At least that is the impression you might have gotten if you attended last night’s 34th Annual International Film Awards gala which kicked off the Desert Film Festival, back in action for the first time since January of 2020, just weeks before Covid would shut everything down. However the bejeweled and upper crust of Palm Springs society were gathered again at the massive Palm Springs Convention Center to celebrate a select group of stars who not so coincidentally all happen to be among the most buzzed of Oscar contenders. With a red carpet that doesn’t stop at the front doors, but actually continues all the way through the huge lobby and then into the actual ballroom itself, this event was, and by the looks of it, a must stop on the way to the Dolby in March.

Viola Davis was radiant in a colorful ensemble as she stepped onto the star-studded red carpet at the 34th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival alongside her husband of nearly 20 years, Julius Tennon, on Thursday. The Oscar-winning actress, 57, opted for one-of-a-kind gown with hues of blue and red before accepting the Chairman's Award during the special ceremony that was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The talented star was supported by Tennon at the event, shortly after the couple opened up their lavish Los Angeles home for Architectural Digest's latest issue.   Radiant: Viola Davis, 57, made a show-stopping appearance as she attended the 34th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival alongside other stars earlier Thursday The Help actress donned a vibrant, short-sleeved blue and red dress to attend the festival.  The gown contained a V-neck cut, along with pockets on the sides, which Viola placed her hands into when posing for an assortment of stylish snaps on the red carpet. The Golden Globe winner added a pair of gold and turquoise, dangly earrings to coincide with the color scheme of her overall, glammed up look for the evening. The How To Get Away With Murder alum additionally slipped into a pair of chic, closed-toed black heels.  Supportive: The Oscar winner's husband of nearly twenty years supported his wife by also  attending the star-studded festival  A pop of color! The Help actress donned a colorful, short-sleeved blue and red dress to attend the festivalViola's husband and fellow actor was dapper in a classic, navy plaid suit jacket along with dark gray dress pants.

Sarah Polley chalked up another win for her film Women Talking.The artist, 43, took away the award for Director of the Year at the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Thursday. The Canadian beauty was stylish in a mustard toned two-piece suit with a double breasted jacket. Win: Sarah Polley chalked up another win for her film Women Talking walking away with the Director of the Year award at the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards ThursdayThe talented actress, writer and director wore a simple button down brown shirt beneath, brown boots and a white flower boutonnière.

Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon showed off their LA home in the latest issue of Architectural Digest.The award winning actress and Julius, who have lived in the home for five years, worked with designer Michaela Cadiz to transform the house into their home.Viola, 57, said of the serene abode: 'Our definition of a home is a sanctuary, and this is definitely a sanctuary. Stunning: Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon showed off their LA home in the latest issue of Architectural DigestViola and Julius, who wed in 2003, share daughter Genesis, 12.

Cate Blanchett traveled in style on Wednesday as she arrived at JFK Airport in New York City in a three-piece suit.The 53-year-old Australian actress looked chic and well-put-together as she added a pair of dark cat eye sunglasses.The Tár star layered the multi-piece look over a beige button-up shirt and black turtleneck.  On the move: Cate Blanchett traveled in style on Wednesday as she arrived at JFK Airport in New York City in a three-piece suitThe Golden Globe nominee's full look consisted of a vest, blazer, trousers, and understated black boots.The entertainer's blonde locks were arranged in a side part as she pulled them back into a casual, low updo. She skipped earrings and appeared to wear a light face of makeup as she wheeled around her gray and black luggage.Blanchett flashed a small smile as she breezed through the bustling transportation center by herself.  Poised: The 53-year-old Australian actress looked chic and well-put-together as she added a pair of dark cat eye sunglasses In the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony, Cate has been nominated for Best Actress (Motion Picture Drama) for her lead role in Tár, competing against Viola Davis in The Woman King and Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde.In the film, Cate plays iconic but troubled high-profile composter Lydia Tár, who is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career.When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia's adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.

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On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its shortlists for 10 categories (excluding directing and acting) ahead of the official nominees announcement scheduled for January 24 and Oscars ceremony on March 12.The 10 categories (scroll down for full list) include documentary feature film, documentary short film, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song, animated short film, live action short film, sound, and visual effects.One of the most obvious snubs was Gina Prince-Bythewood's historical epic The Woman King starring Viola Davis, which landed on many critics top 10 lists and received a 94% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Not including acting or directing! On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its shortlists for 10 categories (excluding directing and acting) ahead of the official nominees announcement scheduled for January 24 and Oscars ceremony on March 12Todd Field's critically-acclaimed cancel culture drama Tár starring Cate Blanchett as a problematic orchestra conductor was not on the list.Also missing but beloved by critics was Chris Smith's b&w intimate portrait Sr., which detailed the relationship between counterculture filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.

Janelle Monáe has been set to receive the Critics Choice Association’s SeeHer Award, an honor that will be bestowed next month during the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards. She joins Jeff Bridges, who earlier this month was tapped to receive the group’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.

Brendan Fraser will receive the Spotlight Award, Actor at the Palm Springs Film Festival’s awards ceremony, taking place in person at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 5. The award comes in recognition of the actor’s performance in the critically acclaimed A24 drama The Whale from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.