17 Looks From the Critics’ Choice Awards You NEED to See

Awards season is well underway, but it wouldn’t be complete without the stars and their head-turning couture. The 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards took place on Sunday night in Santa Monica, where the best in film and television were honored by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. And while the ceremony usually gives us a sneak preview of the potential winners for Oscar night on February 28th, we were paying closer attention to the fashion. PHOTOS: 11 Sizzling Stars at the 61st Annual UNICEF Ball As expected, the actresses in attendance stunned in their glamorous ensembles, so when it came to picking our favorites, there were plenty to choose from. And one star in particular, “Nashville” actress Hayden Panettiere (above), nearly stole the entire show with her jaw-dropping peach gown. (It was the 26-year-old’s triumphant return to the spotlight since entering a treatment center for postpartum depression.) However, Panettiere wasn’t the only star stirring headlines. See the other glamorous looks that we're currently fawning over below: