The 2025 Critics Choice Awards was a star studded affair with plenty of exciting moments.
Big winners of the night include The Brutalist star Adrien Brody who won the Best Actor trophy, Best Actress winner Demi Moore for her role in The Substance, Adam Brody for his role in comedy series Nobody Wants This and many more.
Between the shocking amount of nominees who skipped the show, F-bombs accidentally dropped by winners and Leighton Meester and Adam Brody’s secret makeout session during an ad break, there were plenty of moments you may have missed.
But luckily, we have some behind-the-scenes photos that show what the stars got up to when they thought we weren’t looking.
Nicole Kidman & Zoe Saldana
Two of this year’s most talked-about actresses Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana caught up inside the show where Saldana also scooped up an award for her role in Emilia Pérez.
Georgina Chapman & Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody, who won the Best Actor award for his role in The Brutalist, was caught making his way to his seat with girlfriend Georgina Chapman.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie showed her appreciation for LA first responders who were guests of honor after their tireless work during the LA wildfires in January.
LA Fire Fighters, Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande also greeted the brave LA fire fighters who attended the show.
Angelina Jolie & Demi Moore
Best Actress nominees Angelina Jolie and Demi Moore shared a sweet embrace at Moore’s table.
Margaret Qualley & Demi Moore
The Substance co-stars Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore were absolutely glowing as they both celebrated nominations for their role in the acclaimed horror film.
Margaret Qualley & Demi Moore
Later, Moore and Qualley showed each other more love as Moore stood to accept her Best Actress award. Also, peep Qualley’s husband Jack Antonoff in the background!
Megan Stalter & Hannah Einbinder
Hacks co-stars Megan Stalter and Hannah Einbinder had a night to remember! Einbinder won in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category while the show won the Best Comedy Series award.
Myha’la & Colman Domingo
Myha’la and Colman Domingo looked radiant as they smiled for photos.
Margaret Qualley & Ariana Grande
Best Supporting Actress nominees Margaret Qualley and Ariana Grande caught up during an ad break.
Ethan Slater & Ariana Grande
Though they skipped out of photos together on the red carpet, Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande were still one of many couples who enjoyed a date night inside the Critics Choice Awards.
Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester & Aldis Hodge
Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester, and Aldis Hodge were all smiles as they posed for cameras.
Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti had the sweetest reaction to her The Penguin co-star Colin Farrell winning his award and the moment foreshadowed her own win later in the night.
Mikey Madison & Sean Baker
Mikey Madison made sure to capture the moment she and her Anora director Sean Baker accepted the Best Picture award by taking a selfie with the winners envelope.
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande had a sweet bestie moment inside the show.
Jon M. Chu & Margaret Qualley
Wicked director Jon M. Chu and The Substance star Margaret Qualley also hit it off inside the show.
Naomi Watts & Monica Barbaro
On the red carpet, Capote vs The Swans star Naomi Watts and A Complete Unknown actress Monica Barbaro took an adorable selfie together.
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