For a good chunk of the last year, Barbiecore dominated beauty and fashion headlines. Celebrities and average citizens alike have been indulging in pink outfits, makeup, and manicures — and no one was participating in the trend more than Barbie herself, Margot Robbie. The acclaimed actor has found countless ways to wear Barbie-inspired hairstyles and implement various shades of pink into her event looks, sometimes uncannily recreating the styles worn by actual Barbie dolls of the past. But while there wasn’t even a hint of pink in her Critics’ Choice ensemble, her nails were easily the most true-to-Barbie manicure she’s worn so far.
Robbie, who was nominated for Best Actress, almost perfectly matched the Critics’ Choice red carpet in the rosette-detailed, off-the-shoulder Balmain gown. But she didn’t blend in one bit, thanks in part to glowing makeup in neutral tones and a romantic, super-loose, low bun with middle-parted tendrils tucked behind her ears. And while her manicure might have been especially subtle, it was actually a huge wink to Barbie.