PHOTOS: Backstage at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards

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31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Damian Marcano, Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle, Shawn Hatosy, R. Scott Gemmill, Patrick Ball and Amanda Marsalis, winners of the Best Drama Series Award for "The Pitt", pose during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Damian Marcano, Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle, Shawn Hatosy, R. Scott Gemmill, Patrick Ball and Amanda Marsalis, winners of the Best Drama Series Award for "The Pitt", pose during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Ethan Hawke poses with Amy Madigan, winner of the Best Supporting Actress Award for "Weapons", during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Jimmy Kimmel, winner of the Best Talk Show Award for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", is seen during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Janelle James, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award for "Abbott Elementary," is seen during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Lee Byung-hun (C) poses with (L-R) Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, EJAE, Michelle Wong, May Hong, Chris Appelhans, Mark Sonnenblick, and Maggie Kang of "KPop Demon Hunters" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Alex Gregory, Chase Sui Wonders, Peter Huyck, Ike Barinholtz, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, James Weaver, and Frida Perez, winners of the Best Comedy Series Award for "The Studio", pose in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Erin Doherty, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "Adolescence", poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Stephen Graham, winner of the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "Adolescence", poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Sarah Snook, winner of the Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "All Her Fault," poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Stephen Graham, winner of the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "Adolescence", poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Tramell Tillman, winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for "Severance," attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Tramell Tillman, winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for "Severance,” attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Delroy Lindo, Michael B. Jordan, Francine Maisler, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton and Omar Benson Miller, winners of the Best Casting and Ensemble Award for "Sinners," attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Stephen Graham, winner of the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "Adolescence", poses with Hannah Einbinder during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Ike Barinholtz, winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Award for "The Studio", poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Sarah Snook, winner of the Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "All Her Fault," poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Janelle James, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award for "Abbott Elementary," poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Kate Hudson and Timothée Chalamet, winner of the Best Actor Award for "Marty Supreme," attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Katherine LaNasa, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Award for "The Pitt," attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Delroy Lindo, Michael B. Jordan, Francine Maisler, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton and Omar Benson Miller, winners of the Best Casting and Ensemble Award for "Sinners," attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Noah Wyle, winner of the Best Actor in a Drama Series Award for "The Pitt,” attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Nina Wolarsky, Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham, and Christine Tremarco, winners of the Best Limited Series Award for "Adolescence", pose during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Rei Ami, Chris Appelhans, EJAE, Michelle Wong, Maggie Kang, Director, Sony Pictures Animation, Mark Sonnenblick, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, winners of the Best Song Award for 'Golden' in the film "KPop Demon Hunters," pose during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Jacob Elordi, winner of the Best Supporting Actor Award for "Frankenstein,” attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Frida Perez, Alex Gregory, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz, James Weaver, and Peter Huyck, winners of the Best Comedy Series Award for "The Studio", pose in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Backstage SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Owen Cooper, winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award for "Adolescence", poses during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )

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