Leighton Meester stepped out in a show of support for her husband, actor Adam Brody, at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony on Sunday evening. The event, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, saw the notoriously private couple, married for nearly 12 years, grace the red carpet together.
Red Carpet Style and Support
The stylish pair showcased distinct looks for the prestigious Hollywood event. Meester, 39, captivated in a lavender purple gown by designer Caroline Herrera. The dress featured a strapless, corset-inspired silhouette and was adorned with intricate embroidery over a semi-sheer fabric.
She accessorised with delicate diamond earrings and rings from Chopard and completed her glamorous, old Hollywood-inspired look with a bold coral red lip. Her honey blonde hair was styled in soft, cascading waves.
Brody, 46, who is nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in the Netflix show Nobody Wants This, opted for a different colour palette. The star wore a grey pinstriped suit paired with a cream satin button-down shirt. He added a tie featuring deep red and royal blue tones, creating a sharp contrast to his wife's pastel gown.
A Lasting Hollywood Romance
The couple first met in 2011 while filming the movie The Oranges and tied the knot in February 2014. They are parents to two children: a daughter, Arlo Day, aged 10, and a five-year-old son whose name they have chosen to keep private.
This year's appearance holds special significance as Brody seeks to win the Best Actor in a Comedy Series award for the second consecutive year. He won the same category last year for the first season of Nobody Wants This. Meester also made a guest appearance in the show's second season, which premiered in October 2025.
Their attendance at the 2026 ceremony comes after a challenging period for the family, having lost their home in the devastating Palisades fire last year.
The Critics Choice Awards 2026 Highlights
Hosted for the fourth consecutive year by Chelsea Handler, the Critics Choice Awards are widely regarded as a key predictor of success at the Academy Awards. This year, the ceremony is the first major televised awards event of 2026.
Ryan Coogler's film Sinners led the nominations with an impressive 17 nods, just one short of the record set by Barbie in 2024. In the television categories, Brody faces competition from actors including Ted Danson, Danny McBride, and Seth Rogen.
The full list of nominees across film and television underscores a diverse and competitive year in entertainment, with the awards setting the stage for the upcoming Oscar season.
