It was a tough day for Jennifer Aniston.

First she was snubbed by the Oscars on Thursday when the nominations were announced then she had to face Angelina Jolie on the red carpet (the first time in six years) before losing the Best Actress gong at the Critics’ Choice Awards to Julianne Moore.

But she wasn’t the only one to lose out as her former love rival Jolie also lost in the directing category to Richard Linklater.

Upset: Jennifer Aniston lost the Best Actress nod at the Critics’ Choice Awards to Julianne Moore

Jolie and Aniston were clearly seated far apart from one another at the ceremony.

When Julianne Moore was announced as the winner for her moving turn in Still Alice, Aniston, 45, was visibly emotional.

The former Friends star looked to be a bit teary eyed as Moore took to the stage, no doubt feeling the disappointment of the loss.

A bit more composed: But she wasn’t the only one to lose out as her former love rival Jolie also lost in the directing category to Richard Linklater

Big hopes: The former Friends star looked to be a bit teary eyed as Moore took to the stage, no doubt feeling the disappointment of the loss

The winner: When Julianne Moore was announced as the winner for her moving turn in Still Alice, Aniston, 45, was clearly emotional

‘One thing I know is that I’m a girl’s girl,’ Julianne began in her speech, before giving a shout out to her fellow nominees Reese Witherspoon, Rosamund Pike, Aniston and Felicity Jones.

‘I am so inspired by you all and just honored to be in your company’.

Jennifer appeared to be particularly touched by her mention, as she seemed to be tearing up when Julianne said she felt her ‘pain’.

No hard feelings: Later in the evening the two posed for a snap during the ceremony

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Women in red: Aniston posed next to Emily Blunt

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And the winner is… The couple eagerly waited to hear the winner announced

But when Jolie, 39, lost out to Linklater, who won for his film Boyhood, she was a bit more composed. The actress turned director cheered on Linklater and appeared to be quite happy for the veteran auteur.

The two stars attended the awards ceremony on Thursday night at the Hollywood Palladium.

But Brad Pitt was noticeably absent while Aniston made sure to bring her man Justin Theroux to the event.

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Picture perfect: Jolie stole a snap with Eddie Redmayne during the a commercial break at the televised ceremony

He’s a fan: Ethan Hawke shared an intimate chat with the actress turned director

Encouraging words: Jolie chatted with one of her actors from Unbroken Takamasa Ishihara

Congrats: Jolie hugged Patricia Arquette after she was announced as Best Supporting Actress for Boyhood

And while the women did not face off in the same nominations category they certainly had a fashion showdown.

Angelina opted for a glamorous silver gown that cinched tight around her waist, displaying her slim but voluptuous body.

Aniston sported a blazer without a bra or undershirt with matching suit pants and a series of elegant chains over her chest.

Stoic: The star did not bat an eyelash upon losing out to Linklater

First time in six years: Jolie and Aniston attended the Critic’s Choice Awards on Thursday night at the Hollywood Palladium

Rivals: Jolie is nominated for Best Director for Unbroken and Aniston has garnered a Best Actress nod for Cake

Gorgeous: Angelina, 39, opted for a glamorous silver gown that cinched tight around her waist, displaying her slim but voluptuous body

Her man Justin wore a classic but very dapper black suit and tie as he cuddled up to his famous beau while posing for snaps on the arrivals carpet.

Meanwhile, pictures released Thursday morning by the Broadcast Film Critics Association ahead of the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards showed the place seating for the stars, with their photos on the chair backs.

Once the live televised ceremony was underway it was clear that the two were seated far apart.

Not going it alone: While Brad Pitt was noticeably absent, Aniston made sure to bring her man Theroux to the event

Angelina Jolie in flowing gown at Critics’ Choice Awards

All business vs all glamour: Jolie opted to wow in her gorgeous gown as Aniston wore a simple pantsuit

Strong showing: Justin wore a classic but very dapper black suit and tie as he cuddled up to his famous beau while posing for snaps on the arrivals carpet

Brad Pitt was married to Aniston from 2000 to 2005, leaving his wife after filming Mr & Mrs Smith with Jolie.

While both Brad took pains to deny that anything untoward happened while he was married, Jolie has said they fell in love while filming the movie.

Back in 2009 an encounter between Angelina and Aniston was narrowly avoided at the Oscars.

She’s got some front! Aniston, 45, sported a blazer without a bra or undershirt with matching suit pants and a series of elegant chains over her ches

A game of diplomacy:Pictures released Thursday morning by the Broadcast Film Critics Association ahead of the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards showed the place seating for the stars, with their photos on the chair backs

Source – Daily mail