October began with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington premiering “Animals,” their new political thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Affleck) whose family is thrust into an unimaginable situation involving their son and housekeeper and her undocumented immigrant boyfriend.
The following day, the Critics Choice Association hosted its sixth annual Celebración of Cinema & Television in Beverly Hills. John Leguizamo delivered a tear-filled acceptance speech when he was presented with the Career Achievement Award.
In New York City, Pedro Pascal walked the red carpet at the New York Film Festival for the world premiere of his Tony Gilroy-directed drama “Behemoth!”
Take a look at the best red carpet and event photos so far from October 2026 below. Keep checking back all month long for more.
Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku, Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Betty Gilpin and Aaron Sorkin
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Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku, Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Betty Gilpin and Aaron Sorkin attend “The Social Reckoning” world premiere at Regal Union Square on Oct. 4 in New York City.
KJ Apa, Isabel May and Archie Renaux
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KJ Apa, Isabel May and Archie Renaux attend the “Falling” premiere on Oct. 4 at the SAG-AFTRA Robin Williams Center in New York City.
François Arnaud and Jordan Firstman
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François Arnaud joins Jordan Firstman at the New York Film Festival screening of his awards buzzy “Club Kid.”
MORE: ‘Club Kid’ Wins Top Prize at Deauville American Film Festival
Harry Shum Jr.
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Harry Shum Jr. attends CAPE’s 35th Anniversary Gala at Vibiana on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.
Isa Briones
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“The Pitt” star Isa Briones attends CAPE’s 35th Anniversary Gala at Vibiana on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan and Gina Prince-Bythewood
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Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan, director and star of Amazon MGM Studios’ “The Thomas Crown Affair,” appears at CultureCon in New York City to receive the Legacy in Motion Award and participate in a conversation with filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood about art, storytelling and legacy.
Chace Crawford, Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel
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Chace Crawford, Miranda Kerr and Snap Inc.’s Evan Spiegel attend the opening of the first SPECS pop-up at the Westfield Century City in Los Angeles on Oct. 2.
McKenna Grace
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McKenna Grace at the Miu Miu fashion duriing Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4.
Joey King and Maude Apatow
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Joey King and Maude Apatow at the Miu Miu fashion duriing Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4.
Taylor Zakhar Perez
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Taylor Zakhar Perez at the Lacoste fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4
Uma Thurman
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Uma Thurman at the Lacoste fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4.
Greg Berlanti, Joshua Jackson, Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson
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Greg Berlanti is joined by his “Dawson’s Creek” family Joshua Jackson, Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson at The Barbara Berlanti “Heroes Gala” Benefitting F Cancer at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar on Oct. 3.
Romy
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Romy celebrates Austin City Limits weekend with Patrón Tequila’s Frozen Headliner Margarita while surprising festival goers with a surprise DJ set at the iconic Hacienda Patrón
Winston Duke, Anthony Mackie and David Harbour
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Winston Duke, Anthony Mackie and David Harbour attend the Disney “Avengers: Doomsday” presentation during the “Disney x Hall M” event at Palacio de Ferias y Congresos on Oct. 3 in Malaga, Spain.
Austin Abrams, Brian Duffield and Josh Brolin
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Austin Abrams, Brian Duffield and Josh Brolin attend the Disney “Whalefall” presentation during the “Disney x Hall M” event at Palacio de Ferias y Congresos on Oct. 3 in Malaga, Spain.
Javier Calvo, Julio Torres and Javier Ambrossi
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Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, winners of the Director Award for “La Bola Negra,” and Julio Torres The Critics Choice Association’s 6th Annual Celebración of Cinema & Television at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Oct. 2.
The Critics ChoiceDa’Vine Joy Randolph and Aimee Carrero
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Aimee Carrero, winner of the Supporting Actress Award – Series for “Your Friends & Neighbors,” at The Critics Choice Association’s 6th Annual Celebración of Cinema & Television at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Oct. 2.
The Critics Choice Association’s 6th Annual Celebración Of Cinema & Television – Inside
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Laysla De Oliveira and John Leguizamo at The Critics Choice Association’s 6th Annual Celebración of Cinema & Television at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Oct. 2.
Pedro Pascal and Tony Gilroy
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Pedro Pascal and director Tony Gilroy attend the world premiere of “Behemoth!” at the new York Festival on Oct. 2.
MORE: Pedro Pascal in ‘Behemoth!’: The Oscar-Worthy Role That He (and Latinos) Have Been Waiting For
Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks attends the New York City Ballet 2026 Fall Fashion Gala at Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Noah Centineo
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Noah Centineo attends the “Street Fighter” Leake Street Arches Photocall on Oct. 1 in London.
Sylvester Stallone
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Sylvester Stallone at the 92NY for a conversation about his memoir “The Steps: A Memoir.”
Guillermo del Toro, Ivana Baquero and Doug Jones
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Guillermo del Toro, Ivana Baquero and Doug Jones at the “Pan’s Labyrinth” 25th anniversary screening at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.
Ben Affleck
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Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington attend Netflix’s “Animals” world premiere at Directors Village on Oct. 1 in Los Angeles.
MORE: Ben Affleck’s ‘Animals’ Cast Wants Him to Run for Office: ‘Maybe They Hate Me’