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Awards season in Hollywood might be dominated by the Oscars, but for celebrity looks it’s the SAG Awards red carpet fashion that shines in a more subtle, stylish way. Actors and actresses tend to go for more understated outfits at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but that just means the focus is on impeccable couture over glitz and glamour.
The SAG Awards are held annually and are usually held in February, before the Academy Awards and after the Golden Globe Awards. Celebrating excellence in both film and television, the award show has existed since 1952 but came to be such a highly regarded ceremony in the mid-90s, when the awards were given out at an actual ceremony. Fun fact: the first ever host of the Screen Actors Guild Awards wasn’t until 2017, when Kristen Bell was invited to lead the award show.
Fashion-wise, there is plenty to celebrate. Read on for our favourite SAG Awards red carpet fashion moments of all time.
Zoe Kravitz, 2020
The 60s silhouette of Zoe Kravitz’s Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2020 SAG Awards was reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn.
Saoirse Ronan, 2018
It’s not for everyone, but this candy pink Louis Vuitton gown with its black velvet and silver details was one of the best on ground at the 2018 awards show.
Lupita Nyong’o, 2018
Lupita Nyong’o was having a major year in 2018, and this disco-silver gown with its sheer feathered overlay was a show stopper.
Margot Robbie, 2018
Margot Robbie was ethereal in Miu Miu on the 2018 SAG Awards red carpet. No notes.
Nicole Kidman, 2017
Polarising? Absolutely. But there’s something magical about Nicole Kidman’s Gucci dress from the 2017 award show.
Kaley Cuoco, 2016
Simple, understated, elegant. This Romona Keveza dress is everything the SAG Awards red carpet should be.
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Coz, 1999
Both Aniston and Cox were in the height of their careers here – breaking away from being known exclusively as the cast of Friends and making names for themselves in Hollywood. Aniston’s two-piece in particular has remained a red carpet favourite for decades.
Keri Russell, 2002
Russell was a huge hit in Felicity through the early 2000s, and for the 8th SAG Awards she channelled the ballerina fashion of the era with this simple slip dress and sleek bun.
Jennifer Lawrence, 2011
Jennifer Lawrence was doing Barbiecore before we were doing Barbiecore, apparently. She wore this Oscar de la Renta gown for her Best Actress nomination for Winter’s Bone.
Gillian Anderson and Chris Stone, 1998
Gillian Anderson, in the height of her X Files fame, went with a structured, modernist gown that’s still just as stylish today.
Sex And The City Cast, 2002
When the Sex and the City ladies hit the red carpet during awards season, they always delivered. At the 2001 SAG Awards, each channelled their on-screen character to a T. Extra props to Cynthia Nixon for a dress we’d still adore in our wardrobes today, and Sarah Jessica Parker for making the bandeau trend chic.
Halle Berry, 1996
This gown is such a classic 90s silhouette and style – all shiny sateen, spaghetti straps and a structured corset bodice.
Diane Kruger, 2010
Diane Kruger never misses when it comes to awards season red carpet fashion. At the 2010 SAG Awards, she wore this dramatic Jason Wu gown and promptly stole the show.
Kate Hudson, 2010
The late 2000s were all about backless gowns, and we mean really backless. Hudson was a stand out in 2010 – the drop necklace trailing down her back elevated this simple piece.
Viola Davis, 2009
Canary yellow always looks incredible at awards shows thanks to the contrast with the red carpet. Viola Davis’ asymmetrical silk dress has been a long-time stand out.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 2009
During their 12 year relationship, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were always scrutinised on red carpets. This was one of their best couples looks – Pitt in a navy blue three-piece suit, Jolie in a semi-backless Max Azria gown.
Cameron Diaz, 2000
Does it get more Y2K fashion than this set on Cameron Diaz? Yes, it’s a little underdressed for the SAG Awards red carpet, but we had to include it because, frankly, we’d wear this today in a heartbeat.
