The 2024 awards season is in full swing, with the Critics Choice Awards ceremony set to kick off at 11am (AEDT) on Monday, January 15.
For the second year in a row, the ceremony will be hosted by comedian and television host, Chelsea Handler.
“The nominees have nothing to worry about,” said Handler. “The night is going to be about positive vibes, we’re going to have a good time, we’re going to drink, we’re going to hand out some awards.”
IN PHOTOS: Best celebrity red carpet looks at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards
READ MORE: All the 2024 Critics Choice Awards nominations
Barbie is leading the film nominations this year with a huge 18 nods, closely followed by Oppenheimer and Poor Things each receiving 13 nods.
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10:21am: The Aussies have arrived
Aussie stars Margot Robbie, Sarah Snook and Elizabeth Debicki have arrived!
At the Golden Globes last week, Barbie took out the the trophy for Outstanding Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, but star Margot Robbie missed out on the top gong for best actress.
Today, she gets a second chance at the win with her Critics Choice nomination for Best Actress in a Film.
Speaking with red carpet host Sam Rueben, Robbie said of Barbie’s record breaking 18-nominations: “It means so much, you know you really care what the critics think… its really nice in the instance of Barbie to know the general public loved it and the critics loved it, I feel like so rarely do movies meet in the middle like that.”
The superstar also made sure to give a nod to her fans back home. “I know I said I care what the critics thing but I care most what Australians think,” she said. “So I’m happy to know they’re watching right now.”
Also up for an award are Aussies Sarah Snook for Best Actress in a Drama Series and Elizabeth Debicki for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, for their roles in Succession and The Crown respectively.
9:58am: Harrison Ford on the red carpet
Harrison Ford is taking home the Lifetime Achievement Award tonight.
Speaking with red carpet host Sam Rueben, Ford said: “It all ends at a certain point, it’s a lifetime so there’s an end, but I’m grateful for the attention thank you.
“I’m grateful for the public support, I’m grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to make films that other people directed, that were other people’s ideas that have created the opportunities I’ve had for the career I’ve had,” he continued.
“But I’ve been around a longtime, I’m sure they know what Abraham Lincoln looks like too.”
9:43am: Preparations are underway
As the stars march down the red carpet, we’ve been given a sneaky glimpse of what they’ll be eating during this evening’s ceremony.
It seems the event is catered by Baja Fresh, with what looks like mini-charcuterie boxes awaiting the celebs.
Grapes, crackers, meats and a side of corn chips are all on the menu for tonight!
9:03am: Dominic Sessa wins Best Young Actor/Actress
Dominic Sessa has taken out the top gong for Best Young Actor/Actress.
He was nominated for his role as Angus in The Holdovers and was up against talent such as Ariana Greenblatt for her role in Barbie and Calah Lane for her role in Wonka.
Watch the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards live and on demand, exclusively on Stan.
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