Ali Larter's Critics Choice Awards Dress Will Make You Bend and Snap

Ali Larter donned a showstopping black dress for the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, where she presented two categories alongside fellow Landman actress Michelle Randolph.

By Hayley Santaflorentina Jan 05, 2026 1:11 AM
| Updated Jan 06, 2026 12:58 PM
Tags
Watch: Critics Choice Awards 2026: Ali Larter's Dress Will Make You Bend and Snap

Whatever Ali Larter's final destination, she's going to get there in style.

Indeed, when the Landman actress arrived to the 2026 Critics Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, she did so in a showstopping look.

For the occasion, Ali donned a figure-hugging Nina Ricci black gown with plunging neckline. The garment featured large panels of fabric that had been stitched together, leaving a diamond shaped swatch at the Legally Blonde actress' middle, showing off the dress' mile-high slit.

To finish off her look, the 49-year-old kept her jewelry to a minimum, just a few simple rings on her hands, and donned simple black heels featuring a jeweled embellishment on the toe strap. Ali opted to style her long blonde locks in simple waves down her back with barely-there makeup. (See every red carpet look here.)

The look shined even brighter when Ali stepped onto the stage alongside Landman actress Michelle Randolph—who, for her part, white corset gown—to present the awards for Best and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series. 

read
Critics Choice Awards 2026: Complete Winners List

As she noted onstage, "On Landman, our characters live and breathe ambition and power. We chase goals, we take control, and we never settle for less."

To which Michelle added, "Which is exactly what these incredible nominees do every time they step in front of the camera. They demand and remind us what it means to be unstoppable."

Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Of course, as Ali pointed out, "Ambition, drive, charisma and power, a little sass and sparkle never hurt either."

The two categories were swept by Adolescence, with Erin Doherty and Owen Cooper both taking home a win. 

For Owen—who made history as the youngest male actor Critics Choice winner of all time—the show's success is still sinking in.

"This past year has been a complete whirlwind for me and my family," he said in his speech. "Honestly, it's changed our lives forever, and we're forever grateful we've cherished every single moment."

For more from the Critics Choice Awards red carpet, read on.

Teyana Taylor

in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

Jessica Biel

in Lanvin. 

Ariana Grande

in custom Alberta Ferretti, Christian Louboutin and Swarovski jewelry. 

Paul Mescal

in custom Gucci and Cartier.

Jacob Elordi

in Bottega Veneta, Oliver Peoples and Cartier. 

Michael B. Jordan

in custom Louis Vuitton and Christian Louboutin. 

Leighton Meester & Adam Brody

in Carolina Herrera and Chopard jewelry (Meester); Valentino and Jager Le Coultre wath (Brody). 

Alexander Skarsgard

in Valentino. 

Adam Scott & Naomi Scott

in Dolce & Gabbana. 

Marcello Hernandez

in Dolce & Gabbana. 

Mckenna Grace

in vintage Vera Wang and Chopard diamonds. 

Krys Marshall

in Sehnsucht Atelier. 

Rhea Seehorn

in custom Louis Vuitton and Brilliant Earth jewelry.

Nicole Brydon Bloom

in Akris.

Sara Wells & Noah Wyle

in Brioni (Wyle). 

Adam Sandler & Jackie Sandler

Leo Woodall

in Paul Smith.

Ryan Coogler & Zinzi Coogler

in custom Louis Vuitton.

Katherine LaNasa & Grant Show

in custom Louis Vuitton and Messika jewelry (LaNasa). 

Seth Rogen

in Zegna.

Sarah Shahi

in Georges Hobeika.

Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas

in Giorgio Armani and a Tyler Ellis bag(Goodwin).

Ike Barinholtz

in Dior. 

Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney

in Alex Perry, Tyler Ellis purse and Manolo Blahnik shoes (McNearney). 

Sterling K. Brown

in Brunello Cucinelli, Jacques Marie Mage glasses, Omega watch, Rachel Katz Jewelry cufflinks, Effy Jewelry rings and Melinda Maria earrings. 

Sarah Snook

in Akris and Chopard. 

Tramell Tillman

in Anamika Khanna and Lagos Diamonds jewelry. 

Natasha Lyonne

in Celine and Le Vian and L'Dezen jewelry.

Chase Infiniti

in custom Louis Vuitton and Messika jewelry. 

Owen Cooper

in Bottega Veneta. 

photos
View More Photos From 2026 Critics Choice Awards: Red Carpet Fashion