Chelsea Handler Honors Diane Keaton in Stylish Suit at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
Chelsea Handler at 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
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- Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards on January 4, 2026.
- This marked her fourth consecutive year as the event’s host, during which she made several outfit changes, including a black suit to honor Diane Keaton.
- The ceremony celebrated major films such as Bugonia, Marty Supreme, Sinners, and Wicked: For Good, all nominated for Best Picture.
Chelsea Handler honored a Hollywood icon while hosting the Critics Choice Awards this year.
On January 4, Handler, 50, returned as the master of ceremonies for the star-studded event, marking her fourth consecutive year in the role. The evening kicked off awards season with Handler showcasing her flair for multiple outfit changes.
For her third look of the night, Handler donned a tailored black suit to pay tribute to Diane Keaton, who passed away in October at the age of 79. Known for her signature suit style at public events, Keaton was fondly remembered as Handler dedicated her performance to her.
Chelsea Handler at 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
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Before donning the black suit, Handler appeared in a strapless champagne-colored gown featuring a draped bodice. In a nod to her red carpet style, she also wore a forest green off-the-shoulder gown with a column skirt.
Chelsea Handler at 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
Chelsea Handler at 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
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Handler first took on hosting duties at the Critics Choice Awards in 2023 and has since showcased her ability for rapid outfit changes, appearing in multiple looks throughout the night. Last year, her stage presence remained strong, even while managing an arm bandage due to a minor ailment.
Diane Keaton in 2023.
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Handler’s approach to aging reflects her keen sense of self. “I’m not trying to look like I’m in my 20s when I’m 50,” she said. She adds, “Aging is not a bad thing; it can be vibrant and beautiful as long as you’re not resisting it.” With her 51st birthday approaching on February 25, Handler embraces the idea that “it’s much sexier to embody who you are and meet the moment of where you are.”
