The Critics’ Choice Awards officially kicked off the 2026 awards season Sunday night.
A-list stars including Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio braved the Los Angeles rain to attend the show at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
While there were plenty of great moments on screen, including a sweet tribute to Rob and Michelle Reiner and Chalamet’s shoutout to girlfriend Kylie Jenner, there were plenty more behind the scenes.
See all the moments you missed at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards.
1 of twenty one
Ariana Grande and Jon M. Chu smile for the camera. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
2 of twenty one
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller share a kiss after accepting the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
3 of twenty one
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet get along well before thanking her in her acceptance speech for ‘Marty Supreme’ Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
4 of twenty one
“One Battle After Another” co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro pose at a table. Getty Images of Fiji Water
5 of twenty one
Michael B. Jordan poses alongside his proud mother Donna. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
6 of twenty one
Timothée Chalamet and Teilen Biggs take a selfie. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
7 of twenty one
Seth Rogen looked shocked as he headed to the stage to accept his award. Reuters
8 of twenty one
Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNerney share a kiss as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Awarded Best Talk Show. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
9 of twenty one
Chase Infinity, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro pose for the camera. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
10 of twenty one
Elle Fanning and Mckenna Grace share a sweet moment. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
11 of twenty one
“The Pit” men Patrick Ball, Sean Hatosy and Noah Wyle smile for the camera. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
12 of twenty one
Marcello Hernandez, Jimmy Kimmel, and Sebastian Maniscalco got cozy backstage during the show. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
13 of twenty one
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys relax and enjoy the snap. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
14 of twenty one
Leonardo DiCaprio hugs Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters after their show wins Best Limited Series. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
15 of twenty one
Janelle James is having the time of her life after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
16 of twenty one
Jacob Elordi gives a toast before the big victory for “Frankenstein.” Getty Images for Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel Pretzels
17 of twenty one
Josh Safdie and Odessa Azion approach for a photo. Getty Images for Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel Pretzels
18 of twenty one
Kylie Jenner and Odessa Azion look glamorous as they pose for a photo. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
19 of twenty one
Ariana Grande blows a kiss with Marc Platt and Jon M. Chu. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
20 of twenty one
Owen Cooper stops by to chat with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
twenty one of twenty one
Alicia Silverstone and Kate Hudson are blonde bombshells in gorgeous dresses. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
