Actress Diane Kruger, who wore a bright, multicolor Prada gown, did not fail to impress on the red carpet of the 17th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California on Thursday (January 12)- more pictures below.

2012 Critics’ Choice Awards Winners (FULL List)

The 35 year-old presented the award for Best Foreign Language Movie during the ceremony. I could swear I’ve seen Cate Blanchett (not 100% sure) wearing a very similar gown to another red carpet event last year. I’m not sure when, but if I find it, you can expect a fashion face-off.

Anyhow, I distinctly remember thinking the exact same thing – “Oh gosh. I should hate that dress and those colors, but I actually like it. It’s a hot, elegant mess!”

Diane Kruger @ Critics Choice Awards Pictures

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