Award season is officially in full swing after the LA wildfires caused several delays.
On Friday, Feb. 7, the Critics Choice Awards lit up Los Angeles, as A-list stars hit the red carpet in their most glamorous looks. Among them was Ariana Grande, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Wicked, who made a bold statement in a Dior Haute Couture gown that quickly sparked mixed reactions.
Her look appeared to tell a story, featuring a structured cage dress adorned with floral appliqués, a fringed skirt, and dramatic ruffled shoulders.
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Ariana Grande Rocks A Cage Dress For Critics Choice Awards
The Oscar-nominated star completed the ensemble with classic black pumps and sparkling diamond earrings, ensuring all eyes were on her.
The singer and actress styled her hair in a bun and wore her signature doll makeup look. Her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, also attended the event along with their co-star Cynthia Erivo.
When fans saw her outfit, they quickly took to social media to express their thoughts, with many having negative opinions about the overall look:
“That outfit is so unflattering; you should’ve worn a beautiful gown.”
“I love Ariana, but this is awful.”
“Awful color on her. Her skin, hair, and dress—everything—is the same color.”
“Disappointed.”
Many users thought it gave “scarecrow inspired vibes.”
However, other critics thought this was her best look yet:
“She looks like she gained a little much-needed weight and looks great!”
“Finally [fire emoji] feeling this look.”
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Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater Sit Next To Each Other At Critics Choice Awards
Aside from her look, fans also quickly picked up on the fact that while Slater and Grande walked the red carpet separately, they sat side by side inside the event. At one point, Grande was even spotted resting her hand on Slater’s back, showing subtle PDA.
Ethan spoke to Extra before the event and said of Erivo and Grande, “They’re really supportive of each other. That supporting love that you see between the two of them, I think that radiated out, and on set they took care of each other; they took care of everyone.”
