Ali Larter Spills Secrets Behind ‘Landman’ Bikini Scenes After Critics Choice Triumph

Actress Ali Larter is kicking off 2026 with a double dose of buzz: her breakout role on Paramount+ oil-industry drama “Landman” and a Critics Choice Awards appearance that had fashion pundits talking. The 49-year-old star recently revealed that shooting her character Angela Norris’s frequent bikini scenes is “the hardest part” of the job, admitting she relies on intense workouts and mental prep to feel confident on camera. Larter told PEOPLE that strategically chosen push-up bras also help define Angela’s bold on-screen persona. While viewers can’t get enough of the daring wardrobe on “Landman,” the actress confessed that baring it all isn’t her favorite task. “Nobody wants to do it,” she said, noting the pressure of maintaining a camera-ready physique during long shooting days in Texas heat. Larter’s red-carpet looks are sparking equal attention. At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, her thigh-high-slit black gown drew mixed reviews, with style blogs praising her “killer legs” but panning the dress itself as “cheap-looking”. Even so, social-media Glambot clips of Larter striking poses have racked up thousands of shares, keeping her firmly in the pop-culture conversation. Industry watchers say the renewed spotlight could boost viewership for “Landman,” which pairs Larter with Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton. Early Nielsen streaming data already places the drama among Paramount+’s top five originals of January, and analysts predict the candid behind-the-scenes chatter will only fuel fan curiosity. With filming on Season 2 set to begin this spring, Larter hints she’s embracing more stunt work and fewer bikinis. “I want Angela to evolve,” she teased, “but she’ll always bring the heat.” Whether on set or the red carpet, Ali Larter’s latest moves ensure she remains one of 2026’s most-searched names in entertainment.