The best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Actor Awards
Gwyneth Paltrow, Timothée Chalamet, and Wunmi Mosaku at the 2026 Actor Awards.
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The 2026 Actor Awards had a theme: "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour from the '20s and '30s." The stars delivered.
- The 32nd Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, were held in Los Angeles on Sunday.
- The event's theme was "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the '20s and '30s."
- Jenna Ortega, Kate Hudson, and Chase Infiniti all opted for warm neutrals.
The 32nd Screen Actors Guild Awards — rebranded as the Actor Awards — took place in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The evening's dress code, "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the '20s and '30s," inspired celebrities to arrive in flowy silhouettes and bejeweled gowns.
The award ceremony recognized actors in TV and film, including Keri Russell for her role in "The Diplomat," Owen Cooper for "Adolescence," Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet," and Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners," along with the rest of the cast.
Here are our picks for the best-dressed actors of the night.
Keri Russell
Russell won for her performance in "The Diplomat."
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Keri Russell won the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series. She was recognized for her role as Kate Wyler in "The Diplomat."
She wore a one-shoulder black gown with a long train, custom-made by Louis Vuitton, according to Marie Claire.
Michael B. Jordan
Jordan won for playing twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners."
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Michael B. Jordan kept it simple at Sunday's awards, wearing a structured Tom Ford gray suit with a patterned navy-blue tie.
He accessorized with a tennis bracelet and a silver ring.
Jordan won best performance by an actor in a leading role for his role in the horror film "Sinners," which also stars Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Caton, and Jack O'Connell.
Chase Infiniti
Infiniti was nominated for her performance in "One Battle After Another."
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Chase Infiniti wore a bejeweled beige trumpet gown by Louis Vuitton, pairing it with a matching sparkly headpiece.
She was nominated for her role in the action thriller "One Battle After Another," which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
Timothée Chalamet
Chalamet was nominated for his performance in "Marty Supreme."
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Timothée Chalamet, who was looking to take home his second Actor Award in a row after winning last year for "A Complete Unknown," paired black trousers with a cream suit jacket and crisp white shirt, showcasing his impeccable red-carpet style.
The look was designed by Prada.
He lost the award to Michael B. Jordan.
Kate Hudson
Hudson was nominated for her role in "Song Sung Blue."
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Kate Hudson, who was nominated for her role in the 2025 musical drama "Song Sung Blue," pulled up to the awards in a flowy white dress with a dramatic cape.
The outfit was designed by Valentino.
The actor wore bespoke diamond jewelry from jeweler Emily P. Wheeler, worth half a million, per Marie Claire.
Connor Storrie
Storrie was fresh off the plane after hosting "Saturday Night Live."
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"Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie wore a structured Saint Laurent suit with a charcoal jacket and black trousers.
He paired the look with a Tiffany & Co. choker, a watch, and shiny black loafers.
Viola Davis
Davis was a presenter at the ceremony.
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On a red carpet filled with neutrals, Viola Davis brought the color with this metallic green gown by Gucci with floor-length cape sleeves.
The real showstopper, though, was the giant emerald pendant necklace that matched perfectly with the dress.
Jenna Ortega
Ortega was nominated for "Wednesday."
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Jenna Ortega, who was nominated for her role in "Wednesday," wore a boudoir-inspired satin gown by Christian Cowan.
The dress featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit, which she styled with gray thigh-high tights and black peep-toe pumps.
In keeping with her gothic "Wednesday" persona, she opted for dark, grungy makeup and a smoky, tight-lined eye.
Yerin Ha
Ha presented an award with Damson Idris.
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Yerin Ha, fresh off her "Bridgerton" debut, wore a Balenciaga ensemble to the awards: a shaggy white crop top paired with loose black trousers.
In the period drama, she plays Sophie Baek, the love interest of Benedict Bridgerton, who is portrayed by Luke Thompson.
Sterling K. Brown
Brown received a nomination for his role in "Paradise."
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Sterling K. Brown, nominated for "Paradise," channeled Old Hollywood glam with this platinum Brioni suit jacket, a black silk scarf, and patent-leather dress shoes.
Paul Mescal
Mescal was nominated for playing William Shakespeare in "Hamnet."
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"Hamnet" star Paul Mescal dressed up a simple black suit with a cream shirt and a matching scarf. He accessorized with a Cartier pin.
Wunmi Mosaku
Mosaku was nominated for playing Annie in "Sinners."
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Wunmi Mosaku has been redefining maternity glam on the red carpet since she announced her pregnancy at the Golden Globes, and the Actor Awards were no different.
She opted for a showstopping strapless red gown with oversize sleeves and a long train. It was designed by Louis Vuitton.
The "Sinners" star accessorized with a diamond necklace designed by Messika.
Rose Byrne
Byrne was nominated for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
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Rose Byrne looked ethereal in a white Chanel gown embellished with sequins. Her dangling earrings and metallic heels added a bit more sparkle, too.
She was nominated for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," but lost to Jessie Buckley.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow was recognized as part of the ensemble for "Marty Supreme."
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Gwyneth Paltrow went daring at the Actor Awards in this black mermaid dress with a plunging neckline, lace bodice, and sparkling skirt by Givenchy.
Her turquoise earrings were vintage Belperron, circa 1930.
Teyana Taylor
Taylor received a nomination for her performance in "One Battle After Another."
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Teyana Taylor reliably has some of the boldest red-carpet looks, and she continued that streak at the Actor Awards with this Thom Browne look that almost seems painted on.
Taylor's necklace and earrings were both from Tiffany & Co., totaling 47 karats of diamonds, according to the brand.
Damson Idris
Idris was a presenter at the ceremony.
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Damson Idris wore Prada to the awards ceremony. The "F1" star wore a pinstriped overcoat, a white shirt and waistcoat, and slim gray pants. He accessorized with shiny black loafers and gold rings.
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