Sheryl Lee Ralph looked stunning at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. In an interview with E!, the 69-year-old actress revealed two helpful hacks to deal with uncomfortable footwear while walking down the red carpet. According to Ralph, she swears by two items: Lidocaine and spray adhesive.It may sound unusual, but here is Sheryl's secret:"When you're coming down these red carpets it's not time for hiccups... I live by Lidocaine if the shoe even has the possibility of being uncomfortable, and then I spray the shoe with spray adhesive, get my foot in, and there is no flip-floppage."Sheryl Lee Ralph was nominated for Best Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary as Barbara Howard. Keep reading to know more about Ralph's look for the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.What did Sheryl Lee Ralph wear to the 2026 Critics Choice Awards?Sheryl Lee Ralph was styled by her youngest daughter, Ivy "Coco" Maurice. Ivy chose to dress her mother in a plum red Tony Ward Couture gown. The dress has a halter neck design on the top, sparkling with beads on the neckline, and a flared-out skirt. The skirt of the dress had huge floral embellishments and a thin red belt to cinch the waist.She went full glam for her hair and makeup. She had a bronzy makeup look with matching red lips and a sleek high ponytail. From what can be seen, Sheryl was wearing red pointed-toe heels.In a 2023 interview with PEOPLE, Sheryl revealed her thoughts about her daughter styling her. She said that Ivy "Coco" has "elevated her style," and added:"... given me a look that other women look at and say, 'Oh my God, I need to try that,' or, 'Why didn't I try being more colorful?' or, 'I can add just a little bit of sparkle.' And I'm like, 'My God, this is my child,' I did not waste one dollar on her education. Not one dollar was wasted."Two years later, Coco has done a wonderful job styling her mother in a bright, bold dress, with the right amount of sparkles and shimmer.The mother of two also gushed about how her children are independent, despite their influential mother. She said:"They're not looking at me to help them do this or that. They're not using nepotism. They're not coming to me saying, 'Can you call this? Can you do that?' They're doing it themselves, and I just respect them so much for that... Sometimes I say, 'Well, can I help?' They're like, 'No, mom, we got this. We got this.' And I'm like, 'Wow, you really do got this.'"Sheryl Lee Ralph impressed everyone at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards with her confidence and style. She also shared two simple red carpet tips while praising her daughter for her excellent styling. All you need is a little bit of Lidocaine and spray adhesive.Also read: Did Sheryl Lee Ralph just renew her vows on the iconic Rocky Steps in Philly?