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Why SAG Awards Changed Its Name to Actor Awards Moving Forward
The Actor Awards red carpet is approaching its call time.
The annual awards show—formerly known as the SAG Awards—is no stranger to unforgettable fashion moments. While the Kristen Bell-hosted event will stream live on Netflix Mar. 1 to recognize the best film and television performances of the year, it’ll also showcase some of the year’s best-in-show fashion moments. And if past events are any indication, style lovers are in for a treat.
Take, for instance, at the 2025 ceremony, where Selena Gomez wore her most elegant look yet in a navy Celine gown. The sophisticated look featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and a high slit. For a pop of color, the Only Murders in the Building star opted for a bold red lip.
Another stand-out look from the night was Nicola Coughlan’s Cinderella-esque Dior gown. Indeed, the Bridgerton star was the belle of the ball in a powder blue A-line number. For an edgy touch, she paired the ultra-feminine dress with black leather gloves.
But that’s not all. Just a few years prior, Zendaya—certainly no stranger to wow-worthy style moments—shut the 2023 red carpet down in a pink Valentino gown that featured a dramatic smattering of hand-crafted rosettes. Her old-Hollywood glam tied the look together as she donned a curly bob and statement jewelry.
And the Challengers star has previously given the inside scoop into what inspires her iconic fashion choices.
“I think I’m always just very inspired by the fashion of the decades,” Zendaya told People in 2017. “When you go back in time and kind of explore those silhouettes and kind of find a modern way to do it, everything in fashion just repeats. It’s just the same thing, just repeating.”
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“So when you latch on to something from the past, it’s almost like it’s new again, because we haven’t seen it in a while,” she added. “So I love exploring with different things from different decades. It’s fun.”
Fashion also fuels her confidence.
“I think for me, I really have been lucky to find, through fashion, a lot of confidence,” she explained. “For me, dressing up and trying new things is a form of exploring my confidence, exploring what I like, exploring what I enjoy. When I go on carpets, for some people, some people hate this part. This is my favorite part.”
Another red carpet veteran is none other than Sarah Jessica Parker, who wore a custom grey pinstripe suit by Vivienne Westwood to the 2000 event. To top off her office siren look, the Sex and the City alum added a floral brooch to her top.
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At this year's Actor Awards, there will be a red carpet dress code for the first time in the event’s 31-year history. Indeed, celebs will be expected to dress according to “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the ’20s and ’30s."
Further proof that fashion will be front and center is the ceremony’s collaboration with Elle.
"The dress code aligns with the overall creative vision of this year’s show and invites attendees to reexamine classic ideas of glamour reimagined for a modern red carpet," Elle said in a Jan. 15 statement. "Expect sensual gowns, dramatic silhouettes, and fluid, boundary-pushing designs, all inspired by the timeless Art Deco spirit that defined early Hollywood.”
Ahead of the 2026 Actor Awards, take a look back at some of the best dressed stars over the years…
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Millie Bobby Brown
The Stranger Things star was pretty in peach as she floated down the 2025 red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton gown.
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Margot Robbie
For the 2024 ceremony, it seemed that the Barbie star may have plucked her outfit right out of her character's wardrobe. Indeed, she wore a sublime black Schiaparelli dress with pink fabric wrapping around it before draping to the floor.
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Jeremy Allen White
The Bear actor played it safe but classy at the 2024 award show, donning a cream Saint Laurent suit with a Tiffany & Co. bird brooch.
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Zendaya
The Euphoria star rocked the 2023 red carpet in a gorgeous, rosy Valentino pink gown.
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Selena Gomez
The Only Murders In The Building star slayed at the 2022 ceremony in a dramatic Oscar de la Renta gown.
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Jennifer Garner
The Alias alum wowed in a red Dolce & Gabbana that was a standout on the silver carpet in 2020.
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Julianna Marguiles
After QMS Medicosmetics and Thrive Causemetics teamed up with makeup artist Rachel Goodwin to perfect The Morning Show star's glam, the actress was ready to wow in 2022 with her vintage Narciso Rodriguez dress.
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James Marsden
The Jury Duty star proved that switching things up can pay off when he arrived on the 2023 red carpet in a sky-blue Dolce & Gabbana suit.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City alum stunned at the 2000 ceremony is an unconventional pinstripe suit. The Vivienne Westwood ensemble featured tailored trousers, a low-cut neckline, and a statement brooch.
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Vanessa Hudgens
The High School Musical alum looked was like a breath of fresh air on the 2022 red carpet in an aqua Atelier Versace dress. She styled the silky number with delicate Chopard jewels and gold stilettos.
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Michelle Yeoh
The Everything Everywhere All At Once star put a new meaning on "all that glitters is gold" when she stepped onto the 2023 red carpet.
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Halle Berry
The Oscar winner stopped traffic in a vibrant red-orange number at the 2001 ceremony. The jewel-embellished belt and boatneck detail were a chef's kiss.
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Lady Gaga
Clad in Armani, the House Of Gucci star was white-hot at the 2022 event.
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Diane Kruger
In 2010, the actress stunned in a mustard-colored Jason Wu gown that featured a dramatically draped shoulder and elegant train.
Kaley Cuoco
The Flight Attendant star turned her backyard into a full-on runway as she modeled her bright and bold pink gown by Prabal Gurung for the virtual 2021 show.
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Jennifer Aniston
The Morning Show star looked effortlessly chic in 2020 wearing a simple, yet striking white slip dress by Dior.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita's a style icon through and through, and this floral teal Gucci gown from the 2014 awards show is just further proof of that.
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Margaret Qualley
The Maid star sealed her Cool Girl status when she stepped onto 2020's silver carpet in a Chanel suit.
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Cynthia Erivo
All eyes were on the star when she entered the room in a larger-than-life Schiaparelli gown in 2020.
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Danai Gurira
The Black Panther actress was a vision in white at the 2019 show with this angelic Ralph & Russo design. The feathery confection was both fierce and fabulous!
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Selena Gomez
The Only Murders in the Building star went full old Hollywood glam at the 2025 ceremony in a classic Celine gown. To top off the look, she opted to wear her hair in a sleek bob, as well as a bold red lip.
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Eva Longoria
In 2016, the Desperate Housewives alum made heads turn with her risqué Julien Macdonald dress. From the plunging neckline to the intricate beading and lace to the unique green hue, this was a lewk to remember.
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Taika Waititi
When it comes to men's red carpet fashion, sometimes a little goes along way. Take the JoJo Rabbit director's 2020 SAG Awards look: the sparkly embellishments on his suit collar help bring his all-black look to the next level.
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Zoë Kravitz
The Big Little Lies star was the definition of glamour in 2020 when she graced the red carpet in a peach-colored Oscar de la Renta gown and white satin gloves.
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Sandra Oh
The Killing Eve actress made us say 'Oh!' in 2008 over this larger-than-life design, which was couture version of a Korean hanbok. From the massive hot pink bow to the billowing skirt, this gown was everything and more.
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Kathryn Newton
The actress made a huge splash on the red carpet in 2020 in her bright and bold orange dress by Valentino.
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Mikey Madison
The Anora star dazzled on the 2025 SAG Awards red carpet in a custom grey gown by Louis Vuitton. Indeed, the drapey number stole the show with a statement waistline.
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Margot Robbie
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star oozed with glamour at the 2018 event with her blush-colored Miu Miu gown, which featured an explosion of feathers and jewel embellishments.
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Janelle Monáe
The Dirty Computer singer brought high-fashion (and fun) to the 2017 event with her jaw-dropping Chanel gown. What's more? She also rocked a fabulous updo that was adorned with sparkly floral jewel accessories.
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Salma Hayek
The Like a Boss actress looked like a ray of sunshine at the 2017 ceremony with her bright yellow Gucci dress, which featured delightful hints of pink.
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