Ali Larter Has Legs For Days But They Couldn't Save This Tacky Awards Show Dress

We know that Ali Larter isn't afraid to show off her killer legs, but sometimes it feels like too much. We get it, Ali: You have great legs! She's driven the point home frequently, and usually she knocks her outfits out of the park, but on occasion, she trips. That was the case at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards in January, where the "Landman" star was a presenter.

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Larter wore a Nina Ricci gown that showed a lot of skin both up top, with its plunging-to-the-ribs neckline, and on the bottom, with a slit that showed a whole lot of upper thigh. It was also backless. Oh, and sheer. It's hard to see in photos, but in videos from the event, it's clear that there were two sheer panels at the thighs as well. In short, the look felt cheap, and throughout the complete transformation of Ali Larter, we've seen her deliver far better red-carpet looks that flaunted her assets but also looked refined.

Ali Larter knows what it takes to feel confident about your legs at any age, as evidenced by the star's outfits that frequently showcase body parts, whether it's her toned abs or her killer gams. Sometimes the 'fits let her down, like at the Critics Choice Awards, but her dedication to keeping herself fit never does. And though her Nina Ricci dress itself wasn't a winner, it would be a lie to say that her legs didn't look phenomenal in it. Fans frequently refer to her 1999 role in "Varsity Blues" and the infamous whipped-cream bikini scene, and she's still rocking bikinis as Angela Norris on "Landman" more than 25 years later, so she must be doing something right. As she told People in 2025, "I work really hard, okay?"

So how does she stay in shape and feel her best? She starts her day with beverages — celery juice and coffee — before exercising. That includes a variety of things, such as running, strength training, Peloton, and yoga. She's diligent about getting her sweat on daily, even if it's just 20 minutes that she squeezes in. Her diligence and dedication has paid off, so it's no wonder that she wants to flaunt what she's worked for. But we prefer her in sexy-meets-refined outfits, not tacky frocks that even her gorgeous gams can't save.