SAG Awards Red Carpet 2018 Celebrity Images

last updated 13 August 2019

With the Golden Globes a mere two weeks behind us, it’s hard to believe that the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards has arrived already. After the sartorial blackout at the Golden Globes in support of the #TimesUp movement against sexual harassment, the stars have proven that fashion does have the potential to open up conversation about a diverse set of social issues.

Kristen Bell, host of this year’s SAG awards, reported early on to ABC News that this year’s awards show would be “celebrating women”, and with a cast of all-female presenters, the tides seem like they’re finally beginning to turn. Not only did the presentation of the awards show itself speak to female empowerment, but many of the outfits on the red carpet did, too.

Far different from the somber but refined aura created by the black dresses at the Golden Globes, the SAG awards seemed to be adorned in feminine detailing. From Reese Witherspoon's bow-studded heels to a number of sparkly frocks, the outfits seen on the red carpet felt like fun representations of femininity. Though the sea of black dresses was undeniably powerful in calling attention to just how urgent women in this industry feel it is to address sexual assault, it was refreshing to see womanhood celebrated in the fashion choices here, putting a different spin on the movement.

With the Women’s March having occurred only yesterday around the world, it is no surprise that this sense of celebratory reclaiming of womanhood was carried on through to the awards show. And what better way to channel this excitement than through clothing? While in the past, red carpet looks were noticed primarily for aesthetic appreciation, the Golden Globes showed that an outfit can be more than the sum of its parts, adding a whole new element of appreciation for symbolism and representation in fashion choices.

Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity outfits from the SAG awards this year.