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Kaley Cuoco was inspired by another actress for her look at the Critics Choice Awards 2026.
The actress, 40, revealed on Instagram that she channeled her “favorite” Jennifer Aniston red-carpet look at the ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 4, in a chic, plunging black suit in homage to the Friends alum’s iconic outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.
“💫 I wanted to recreate and reimagine a favorite look I’ve always loved, worn by the iconic @jenniferaniston at the 02’ Golden Globes,” Cuoco wrote as she shared photos of herself with her fiancé, Tom Pelphrey, on the red carpet, along with shots of Aniston’s fit.
Cuoco wore an oversized black satin blazer open with a black bra and black satin wide-leg pants by Simkhai. She accessorized her outfit with Pomellato jewelry and had her hair styled in a beehive with strands framing her face, another nod to 56-year-old Aniston’s look.
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“From the hair and makeup, to the suit and the jewels, we put our spin on it, but represented a look I always loved, worn by a woman who will always be iconic! ♥️♥️♥️♥️,” Cuoco said as she thanked her styling and beauty team.
Cuoco shared a side-by-side photo on her Instagram Stories comparing her look to Aniston’s which featured an open black blazer over a long black silk skirt.
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Cuoco came out to support Pelphrey, 43, at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, following The Task star’s nomination for best supporting actor at the ceremony.
“🖤 @criticschoice with my favorite nominee @tommypelphrey 🖤,” the actress wrote earlier in the caption, referring to her fiancé.
The couple, who share their 2-year-old daughter Matilda, held hands in another shot included in the post, while another image saw them standing together in a hotel room before the ceremony.
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Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive ‘do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes. The actress was also filmed getting final makeup touch-ups before heading off to the ceremony.
