Irish stars dazzle at the Critic's Choice Awards 2025

Colin Farrell, Andrew Scott, and Caitríona Balfe dazzled on the red carpet of the Critic's Choice Awards 2025.

The 30th annual Critic's Choice Awards are taking place in the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, 7 February.

Hosted once again by comedian Chelsea Handler, the event recognises excellence in cinema and television, with award winners chosen by the more than 600 members who make up the CCA.

A number of Irish stars are in contention for tonight's awards, with Caitríona Balfe nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her leading role in Outlander. If she wins she could become the first Irish actress to win in the category.

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Also up for a gong is Fiona Shaw, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Bad Sisters. If she won, it would also be a first for an Irish actress in that category.

As for the actors, Colin Farrell is nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series / TV Movie category for his role in The Penguin, facing off against fellow Irishman Andrew Scott, who is nominated for Ripley.

Teen actress Alisha Weir was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress for her role in hit vampire flick, Abigail.

Belfast rappers Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí are also named among the 2025 nominees thanks to their comedy-drama, Kneecap, earning a spot in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Ahead of the awards, our homegrown heroes walked the star-studded red carpet in a collection of incredible designs.

Styled by Karla Welch, Monaghan woman Caitríona stunned in an incredible two piece from Prada, complete with leather belt and silver hooks. She accessorised the look with Marco Bicego jewellery, and had her chic short styled into a 90s-inspired flip bob by Irish hair stylist Gareth Bromell.

15-year-old Alisha brought feminine frills to the red carpet, wearing a white gossamer dress and sparkling peep-toe shoes.

Styled once again by Warren Alfie Baker, Andrew Scott stuck with a tried and true favourite look: a monochrome suit. Always one to bring a splash of colour to the red carpet, Scott wore brought a pale pink ensemble to the affair along with some dazzling white shoes.

Elsewhere, Colin Farrell was spotted in beautiful shades of burgundy and chocolate brown. Accessorising with a thin belt and an open shirt, the actor looked exceptionally dapper.

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