Best SAG Awards Red Carpet Fashion Moments of All Time: Photos
As we gear up for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, we’re looking back at the best SAG Awards red carpet fashion through the years.
This year, on Feb. 23, nominees including Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson and Mikey Madison are expected to pull out some glamorous looks as they step out on Sunday night. We’ll also be treated to an appearance from host Kristen Bell and presenters including KeKe Palmer and Gillian Anderson.
First started in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Awards (also commonly known as the SAG Awards) are all about honoring outstanding acting performances in both television and film. Along with the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the SAG Awards are known as one of the major awards for the film industry.
Over the years, we’ve seen some spectacular looks on the SAG red carpet, especially when it comes to elaborate ballgowns and dresses. Think about it: there’s Jennifer Garner’s silk red dress from the early 2000s and Halle Berry’s show-stopping gowns over the years — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
So, without further ado, let’s take a trip back through SAG memory lane!
Here’s the best SAG Awards red carpet fashion through the years:
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Ali Wong (2024)
Ali Wong stole the show at the 2024 SAG Awards in this Iris van Herpen look before picking up her award for her role in Beef and you won’t believe the behind-the-scenes effort involved.. more on that here!
Ciara (2024)
Ciara blew us away with a latex brown Venus Prototypex look while enjoying a sweet date night with husband Russell Wilson.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (2024)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s red carpet fashion has been a joy to watch throughout her award show run. At the 2024 SAG Awards, she looked mesmerizing in a Valdrin Shahiti gown while picking up the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in The Holdovers.
Margot Robbie (2024)
Of course every single Margot Robbie Barbie look will go down in fashion history so we have to shoutout this Schiaparelli look at the 2024 SAG Awards.
Colman Domingo (2024)
Colman Domingo is truly a trailblazer when it comes to men’s fashion and he too channelled his inner Barbie with this baby pink and black suit.
Cate Blanchett (2023)
2023 was a big year for fashion at the SAG Awards and leading the pack was Cate Blanchett who had us lost for words in a Giorgio Armani dress made of lace from a a gown that she wore in 2014, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
Michelle Yeoh (2023)
Before continuing her winning streak for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once, Michelle Yeoh brought some whimsy to the carpet with this Schiaparelli couture gown with intricate gold detailing.
Emily Blunt (2023)
Emily Blunt‘s 2023 look was a total optical illusion with sheer slits that expanded and contracted as she moved down the carpet. The stunning dress by Oscar de la Renta also featured floral embroidery.
Zendaya (2023)
Zendaya took everyone’s breath away in this floral-wrapped, pink silk Valentino gown in 2023. The star also had an outfit change once she got into the event and even that was a show-stealing moment.
At the show, Zendaya was nominated in the Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Euphoria but lost out to The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge.
Jenna Ortega (2023)
Also at the 29th annual award show, Jenna Ortega brought gothic glamour to the carpet in this high-slit, shimmering Atelier Versace gown.
Jennifer Coolidge (2023)
Jennifer Coolidge was a blonde bombshell in a sleek long-sleeve crepe Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello gown. The star won two awards, Best Ensemble and Best Actress, for her role in The White Lotus.
Austin Butler (2023)
Elvis star and SAG nominee Austin Butler looked sharp in a maroon three-piece suit by Gucci.
Cara Delevingne (2023)
Cara Delevingne made her SAG Awards deubut in a dramatic long-sleeve Carolina Herrera jumpsuit with a flowing overskirt and train.
Jean Smart (2022)
Hacks star Jean Smart captivated fans in this dramatic maroon gown from Christian Siriano before picking up the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award.
Reese Witherspoon (2022)
Despite not winning the Best Actress in a Drama Series category for her role in The Morning Show, Reese Witherspoon still stole the show in 2022 with this Schiaparelli dress featuring a giant blue bow in the back that flowed into a mini train.
Kerry Washington (2022)
Kerry Washington was a ray of sunshine in a show-stopping yellow Celia Kritharioti design.
Lady Gaga (2022)
No one could take their eyes off Lady Gaga when she stepped out in this plunging, sparkling white gown from Armani.
Cynthia Erivo (2020)
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo wore this show-stopping, color-blocking Schiaparelli gown in 2020 and we’re still thinking about it.
Jennifer Aniston (2020)
Jennifer Aniston scooped up the Best Actress in a Drama Series award in this absolutely stunning vintage Dior gown, and shared a very surprising yet adorable moment with a certain ex-husband!
Jennifer Lopez (2020)
Jennifer Lopez made her SAG Awards debut in this strapless, draped Valentino gown, which she paired with $9 million worth of diamonds.
Emily Blunt (2019)
Emily Blunt was an early adopter of what we now know as the Barbiecore trend in a shimmering Michael Kors gown at the 2019 award show where she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in A Quiet Place.
Sandra Oh (2019)
Sandra Oh’s glittering, silk-draped ruby Jenny Packham gown commanded all attention to be on her. It’s been years, and we still think about this dress daily.
Halle Berry (2018)
While we always adore Halle Berry’s stunning red carpet looks, we have a soft spot for this dazzling Pamella Roland gown that she paired with Yael Sonia drop earrings.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis’s red carpet fashion always takes our breath away and this 2017 white colum dress by Vivienne Westwood. The six-time SAG award winner took home an award in the Best Supporting Actress cateogory for her role in Fences.
Emma Stone (2017)
Emma Stone brought out her edgy side in this unique Alexander McQueen dress that combined a sheer, lace bodice underneath a velvet floral design.
Laverne Cox (2016)
Laverne Cox took everyone’s breath away in this draped, high-slit maroon Prabal Gurung dress, which she paired with silver Stuart Weitzman heels, a matching Nathalie Trad clutch, and sparkling Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Thandie Newton (2016)
Thandie Newton rocked one of the most eye-catching, glittering gowns the SAG Awards red carpet has ever seen. With the black detailing throughout the skirt and collar, and the stripped dazzling details, this whimsical Schiaparelli gown is as memorable as it gets.
Camila Alves (2015)
All eyes were on Camila Alves when she stepped out in this draped, curve-hugging, eggplant-hued Donna Karan gown.
Amy Adams (2015)
Amy Adams looked breathtaking in this high-slit, royal blue gown from Antonio Berardi.
Emma Stone (2015)
When an ensemble mixed a sheer dress moment with a suit, magic happens! And Emma Stone’s Dior was truly a magical fashion moment.
Lupita Nyong’o (2014)
Lupita Nyong’o’s teal Gucci gown was the definition of dreamy, especially with the floral and crystal embellished collar.
Jennifer Garner (2013)
Jennifer Garner channeled her inner golden goddess in a dazzling Oscar de la Renta gown that’s a total 180 from her usual red carpet looks.
January Jones (2011)
This gold-embellished and sheer black Carolina Herrera gown that January Jones rocked at the 2011 SAG Awards doesn’t get talked about enough!
Mila Kunis (2011)
For Mila Kunis’ first and only SAG Awards appearance (so far), she went all out with this eye-catching red printed Alexander McQueen gown.
Diane Kruger (2010)
At the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Diane Kruger enchanted everyone in this one-shoulder mustard-colored gown from Jason Wu.
Debra Messing (2008)
Debra Messing’s glittering, jewel-encrusted Oscar de la Renta gown is something straight out of a fairytale!
Catherine Zeta-Jones (2004)
At the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Catherine Zeta-Jones made everyone’s jaws drop in this dazzling Elie Saab gown.
Jennifer Garner (2004)
Many people consider this red backless gown that Jennifer Garner wore “completely defined the 2000s.”
Jennifer Aniston (2003)
Jennifer Aniston turned heads in this sleek, cutout navy gown.
Julianne Moore (2003)
Julianne Moore was the definition of eye-catching in this plunging, shimmering white mini-dress!
Sarah Jessica Parker (2000)
Okay, we know this isn’t a dress, but it’d be criminal not to mention Sarah Jessica Parker‘s stunning 2000 ensemble of a matching, pinstripe Vivienne Westwood look.
Angelina Jolie (2000)
Angelina Jolie unleashed her inner gothic child in this regal, sheer black gown that she paired with a pale pink pashmina.
Courteney Cox (2000)
Courteney Cox looked sensational in this sheer, glittering white slip-dress.
Charlize Theron (2000)
Charlize Theron’s floral, red silk gown that she rocked at the 2000 SAG Aaards still lives in our minds rent-free.
Lucy Liu (2000)
Lucy Liu reminds us of a stunning Y2K mermaid in this beautiful teal gown.
Halle Berry (1995)
For the first Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Halle Berry stunned everyone in this curve-hugging satin black dress.
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