Black Excellence Takes the Stage at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards

See the actors, directors, and creators who walked in style and walked away with trophies.

Teyana Taylor

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Teyana is in her masculine bag.

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Wunmi Mosaku

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The sexy "Sinners" star is stunning in hues of blue.

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Quinta Brunson

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Looking Godly in all white.

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Miles Caton

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The "Sinners" star won the Best Young Actor/Actress Award.

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Tramell Tillman

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You're looking at the winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for "Severance."

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Donna Jordan and Michael B. Jordan

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It's definitely in the genes.

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Ryan Coogler

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Honestly, his arms should be filled with trophies this awards season.

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Sterling K. Brown

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This rust color pops on our boy.

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Jessica Williams

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What a gorgeous doll.

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Craig Robinson

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Craig ditched the classic suit for a more chic, long-line option.

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Michael B. Jordan

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Ok so this must be the color of the night.

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Aliyah Mastin

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Aliyah looked absolutely angelic in white.

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Krys Marshall

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The “Paradise” star brought her “little guy” to celebrate the night too!

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Paul Tazewell

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The Oscar winning costume designer shows us why he's that dude when it comes to putting that ish on!

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Brian Tyree Henry

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One thing about Brian, he's gonna be adorned.

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Ego Nwodim

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Ain't nothing funny about this serious lewk.

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Tyler James Williams

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We love a navy suit.

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Janelle James

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Of course Janelle made the crowd laugh during her acceptance speech for the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award.

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Nicole Beharie

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A goddess.

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Danielle Brooks

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The little black dress got a revamp for the baddies.

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Chase Infiniti

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The "One Battle After Another" actress wins the fashion battle every time.

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Skye P. Marshall

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Congratulations to the "Matlock" star for winning her first Critic's Choice Award, celebrating Black Excellence in Cinema & Television.

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