Hottest Actor Awards Dresses of All Time: Photos of the Best SAG Awards Red Carpet Looks

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Elisabeth McGowan

March 1, 2026 11:39AM EST

Hottest Actor Awards Dresses of All Time: Photos of the Best SAG Awards Red Carpet Looks

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Ahead of the 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, look back at the best looks we’ve seen on the red carpet over the years.

The Actor Awards — formerly known as the SAG Awards — honor the best movies and television shows of the past year, so there are always tons of Hollywood’s biggest stars in attendance. The event falls smack-dab in the middle of awards season, and the red carpet is a big part of the night. Over the years, plenty of celebrities have taken some red carpet risks by wearing beautiful ensembles to the awards show, and we’ve rounded up the best of them all!

Keep clicking through the gallery to check out more super sexy SAG Awards looks from over the years.

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Ariel Winter at the 2017 SAG Awards

Ariel Winter at the 2017 SAG Awards — Ariel Winter attended the show in 2017 to represent her show ‘Modern Family,’ and she looked incredible in a figure-hugging, embellished gold gown. The dress had a low-cut neckline, as well as sheer paneling at the bottom of the train. Ariel completed the look with her hair in curls, along with a coral lipstick. She looked AMAZING!

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Selena Gomez at 2022 SAG Awards

Selena Gomez at 2022 SAG Awards — Selena Gomez is gorgeous in a black ensemble at the 2022 SAG Awards. Her look featured a cropped top and high skirt and she completed the ensemble with diamond choker necklaces.

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Lady Gaga at 2022 SAG Awards

Lady Gaga at 2022 SAG Awards — Lady Gaga is a vision in white at the SAG Awards in 2022. She rocked a strapless white dress with plunging neckline and silver sparkling detail.

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Vanessa Hudgens at 2022 SAG Awards

Vanessa Hudgens at 2022 SAG Awards — Vanessa Hudgens rocked a plunging turquoise dress to attend the 2022 SAG Awards. Her ensemble had a thigh-high slit to show off her chunky gold shoes.

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Jennifer Lopez at 2020 SAG Awards

Jennifer Lopez at 2020 SAG Awards — Jennifer Lopez looks stunning in an off-the-shoulder dress for the 2020 SAG Awards. She paired the gown with a diamond necklace and bracelet and her hair styled back in an updo.

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Reese Witherspoon At 2020 SAG Awards

Reese Witherspoon At 2020 SAG Awards — Reese Witherspoon rocked a one-shouldered black dress to the 2020 SAG Awards. The ensemble feeatured a silver-embellished strap and high leg slit.

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Scarlett Johansson At 2020 SAG Awards

Scarlett Johansson At 2020 SAG Awards — Scarlett Johansson came to slay at the 2020 SAG Awards. She stunned in a bright blue, plunging dress with her hair in a slick updo.

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Jennifer Aniston At 2020 SAG Awards

Jennifer Aniston At 2020 SAG Awards — Jennifer Aniston was white hot in her dress at the 2020 SAG Awards. She paired her simple, hip-hugging gown with a straight hairstyle.

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Sophie Turner At 2020 SAG Awards

Sophie Turner At 2020 SAG Awards — Sophie Turner is pretty in pink at the 2020 SAG Awards. She wore a strapless pink dress with belt across her midsection.

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Taraji P. Henson At 2017 SAG Awards

Taraji P. Henson At 2017 SAG Awards — Taraji P. Henson rocked a sexy dress with sheer neckline at the SAG Awards in 2017. The blush pink gownhad beaded embellishments throughout the fabric.

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Halle Berry At 2018 SAG Awards

Halle Berry At 2018 SAG Awards — Halle Berry puts major skin on display in this sheer, plunging dress at the 2018 SAG Awards. The black dress was beaded down the bodice and center of the sexy sheer train.

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Jessica Pimentel At 2017 SAG Awards

Jessica Pimentel At 2017 SAG Awards — Jessica Pimentel shows major leg and sideboob in her raunchy dress at the 2017 SAG Awards. Her dress had side cutouts, as well as a majorly high slit.

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Amy Adams At 2017 SAG Awards

Amy Adams At 2017 SAG Awards — Amy Adams rocks a figure-hugging, plunging dress at the 2017 SAG Awards. She paired the look with a statement necklace and updo.

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Sofia Vergara At 2016 SAG Awards

Sofia Vergara At 2016 SAG Awards — Sofia Vergara pops out of her strapless pink dress at the 2016 SAG Awards. The gown accentuated her incredible figure to perfection.

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Mariah Carey At 2014 SAG Awards

Mariah Carey At 2014 SAG Awards — Mariah Carey shows major leg in her one-shouldered mini dress at the 2014 SAG Awards. She wore fishnet stockings and pointy black heels with the ensemble.

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Brie Larson At 2016 SAG Awards

Brie Larson At 2016 SAG Awards — Brie Larson rocked this blue dress with a shoulder cutout and thigh-high leg slit to the 2016 SAG Awards. She completed the look with her hair in a low bun and wore red lipstick, too.

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Jennifer Aniston At 2015 SAG Awards

Jennifer Aniston At 2015 SAG Awards — Jennifer Aniston was stunning in this majorly plunging, form-fitting dress at the 2015 SAGs. She kept her hair and makeup simple to let the dress do the talking.

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Lea Michele At 2011 SAG Awards

Lea Michele At 2011 SAG Awards — Lea Michele looked gorgeous in this low-cut gown at the 2011 SAG Awards. The beaded ensemble showed off her slim frame.

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Eva Longoria At 2016 SAG Awards

Eva Longoria At 2016 SAG Awards — Eva Longoria put her insane figure on display when she wore this dress with plunging neckline and sheer paneling to the 2016 SAGs. She completed the look with dark eye makeup and light pink lip gloss.

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Kate Hudson At 2010 SAG Awards

Kate Hudson At 2010 SAG Awards — Kate Hudson stunned in a white dress with completely open back at the 2010 SAG Awards. The gown featured silver embellishments and Kate put her whole back on display with her hair in an updo.

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Sofia Vergara At 2017 SAG Awards

Sofia Vergara At 2017 SAG Awards — Sofia Vergara looked beyond flawless when she put her chest on display in this revealing red dress at the 2017 SAG Awards. The gown had one shoulder, and Sofia wore bright red lipstick to match.

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Laverne Cox At 2016 SAG Awards

Laverne Cox At 2016 SAG Awards — Laverne Cox looked like a true queen when she put major skin on display in her revealing red dress at the 2016 SAG Awards. The one-shouldered gown had a leg slit and side cutouts.

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Sarah Hyland At 2015 SAG Awards

Sarah Hyland At 2015 SAG Awards — Sarah Hyland rocked this gorgoeus, plunging dress to the SAG Awards in 2015 and looked amazing, as always. The dress had beaded embellishments and a sheer train.

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Sophia Bush At 2015 SAG Awards

Sophia Bush At 2015 SAG Awards — Sophia Bush stunned in this low-cut dress with a thigh-high slit at the SAG Awards in 2015, oozing old Hollywood with her updo, as well. She wore open-toed shoes to complete the look.

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Amber Heard At 2012 SAG Awards

Amber Heard At 2012 SAG Awards — Amber Heard put some skin on display in this black dress with side and neckline cutouts at the 2012 SAGs. She completed the look with light makeup and an updo.

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Jennifer Aniston At 1999 SAG Awards

Jennifer Aniston At 1999 SAG Awards — Jennifer Aniston showed off her incredibly thin figure in this skirt and crop top combo at the 1999 SAG Awards. She wore her hair straight and parted down the middle at the event.

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Diane Kruger At 2010 SAG Awards

Diane Kruger At 2010 SAG Awards — Diane Kruger’s chest was on display in this yellow, form-fitting dress which she wore to the SAG Awards in 2010. She also wore a pop of red lipstick with the bright look.

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Catherine Zeta Jones At 2004 SAG Awards

Catherine Zeta Jones At 2004 SAG Awards — Catherine Zeta Jones looked beyond amazing in this glistening dress with low-cut neckline at the 2004 SAG Awards. She kept her hair away from her face in tight curls.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones In 2019 At 2019 SAG Awards

Catherine Zeta-Jones In 2019 At 2019 SAG Awards — Catherine Zeta-Jones looked ageless in her sequined blue dress at the 2019 SAG Awards. The gown had a super plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.

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Lady Gaga At 2019 SAG Awards

Lady Gaga At 2019 SAG Awards — Lady Gaga attends the 2019 SAG Awards in a white gown. The dress had a majorly high slit, and she added some darkness to the look with her lipstick.

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Angela Bassett At 2019 SAG Awards

Angela Bassett At 2019 SAG Awards — Angela Bassett showed some skin in a low-cut, ruffled dress at the 2019 SAG Awards. She rocked silver earrings to match.

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Margot Robbie At 2019 SAG Awards

Margot Robbie At 2019 SAG Awards — Margot Robbie showed off her amazing figure in this white and gold dress at the 2019 SAGs. She kept her hair simply styled, with some light pink lipstick to complete the look

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