> At a Glance
> – Nicole Brydon Bloom stepped onto the 2026 Critics Choice Awards red carpet showcasing her growing baby bump
> – The 31-year-old actress wore a champagne Akris gown in support of her nominated series Paradise
> – Bloom and husband Justin Theroux, 54, confirmed the pregnancy in December 2025
> – Why it matters: Fans get a first formal glimpse of the couple’s journey into first-time parenthood
**Nicole Brydon Bloom turned the 2026 Critics Choice Awards into a maternity-fashion moment on January 4, celebrating her first pregnancy alongside her show’s Best Drama Series nomination.
Red-Carpet Debut
Bloom arrived solo in a floor-length, sequined champagne gown by Akris, featuring spaghetti straps and minimal jewelry paired with statement earrings. She kept glam simple-straight brunette locks, center part, and soft makeup-letting the bump take center stage.
From Babymoon to Awards Night
The appearance follows the couple’s Dec. 30 Instagram post from Hotel Esencia in Xpu Há, Mexico, the same venue where they wed in March 2025.
> “So much fun to revisit our favorite place with a little one on the way 🕊️👶🏼,” Bloom captioned the photos.
Theroux previously told press they escape New York each winter:
> “We usually like to be somewhere warm. So we’re going to continue that tradition again this year,” Theroux said at the Fallout season 2 premiere, where they first revealed the bump publicly.
Key Takeaways
- Nicole Brydon Bloom is expecting her first child with Justin Theroux
- The couple debuted the pregnancy at the Fallout premiere and celebrated with a Mexican babymoon
- Bloom’s awards look balanced elegance and comfort, spotlighting her growing bump on the red carpet
The Critics Choice Awards aired live January 4 from Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, on E! and USA Network.
