Megan Stalter and Paul Downs stole the spotlight with their outfit choice at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The comedian and actor walked down the red carpet wearing the exact same bold orange look that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner wore to the Marty Supreme premiere in Los Angeles.While talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Paul Downs jokingly said that their outfits were borrowed because they have been really busy filming their comedy-drama series, Hacks. Downs said:"We've been shooting season five of Hacks and haven't had a lot of time to shop or pull, so we just borrowed from friends."Megan Stalter chimed in to say:"My really close friend — I'm not going to name any names — but she let me borrow this dress. Fits like a glove," to which Paul responded, "It did fit really well. That was the nice thing, when you have friends who are the same size, it makes life easier."What's in and out for 2026, according to Megan Stalter and Paul DownsAt the beginning of the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Megan Stalter and Paul Downs were asked what's hot and what's not for the new year.Downs responded first by saying:"Fun. I'm thinking we need to have some fun in 2026."Stalter added by saying that "gratitude" is also something we should include in the new year. She continued:"I think, also, just living your life... Living your life on your own terms. I said that to you this morning," she looked at Paul as he confirms.She reiterated:"She said, 'Live your life on your own terms, and just have fun.' She said, 'Make a splash,' and I said, 'Okay.'"As for what's out, Megan Statler began by saying:"Stealing people's stuff... Commenting on people's videos, 'Oh yeah, she's ugly.' I haven't gotten that, but I'm just saying it's out if you're gonna do that to someone."Downs joined in, saying:"Animal cruelty is out... Yeah, unkindness is out."Megan also mentioned that Fergie is in. While Paul thinks dabbing is out.Megan Stalter and Paul Downs open up about working on Hacks season fiveWhen asked about their upcoming show, Downs began by saying that they have been having a great time shooting. But they have also been "hard at work" and have had a lot of fun on set.They were even shooting a day before the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. Paul Downs revealed that they have been working on the weekends as well, calling the work "wild." He added that they still have two more months left of shooting and have completed at least fifty percent of the upcoming season.When asked if season five is the last season for Hacks, Paul simply said:"Stay tuned."Megan Stalter looked at the camera and said:"Stay tuned, but also, I'm available in the summers anyways... Late spring into summer, I'm free."Stalter further added humorously, saying:"Also, I'm open to plus-size modeling."Megan Stalter and Paul Downs grabbed attention at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards with their matching outfits and playful humor. They talked about how kindness and having fun are "in" for the new year, while being mean and unkind are out. They also shared a few updates on season five of Hacks.Also read: How does Sheryl Lee Ralph prepare for long red carpets? Actress explains at Critics Choice Awards 2026