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Best Looks From the 2026 Actor Awards Red Carpet: Teyana Taylor, Keri Russell & More
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From reimagined Old Hollywood glamour to bold modern silhouettes, the 2026 Actor Awards red carpet delivered unforgettable fashion moments.
The 2026 Actor Awards Red Carpet Was All About Glamour — Old and New
Okay friends, let’s talk about the Actor Awards red carpet because this year? It was giving main character energy all night.
First of all, yes — the SAG Awards officially rebranded as the Actor Awards. New name, new vibe, and for the first time ever, an official red carpet theme: “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour from the ’20s and ’30s,” curated by ELLE.
So basically? Old Hollywood… but make it 2026.
And the stars did not disappoint.
Hosted by Kristen Bell (for the third year in a row), the show streamed live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles — and even though it was reportedly over 80 degrees outside, the fashion was still red-carpet perfection.
Let’s get into the looks that had everyone talking.
Teyana Taylor: Custom Drama Done Right
You already know no best-dressed list is complete without Teyana Taylor.
On the Actor Awards red carpet, she wore a custom Thom Browne trompe-l’oeil gown that blended multiple textures and illusions into one cohesive masterpiece. Strapless silver and grey, mini-train, corset detailing — and yes, her daughter Rue Rose Shumpert adorably helped adjust the train.
The faux corset detailing added an avant-garde twist, while Tiffany & Co. diamonds elevated the glam. Smoky eye. Nude lip. Effortless confidence.
Teyana never just wears a dress — she performs it.
Kate Hudson: Ethereal Simplicity
Kate Hudson made her return to the awards show after eight years, and she kept it soft, romantic, and timeless.
She wore a cream Valentino gown with a cape — simple but powerful. Sometimes restraint is the flex. Paired with a bespoke Desert diamond from jeweler Emily P. Wheeler, the look felt angelic without trying too hard.
It was quiet luxury on the Actor Awards red carpet, and it worked.
Wunmi Mosaku: The Color Queen
Wunmi Mosaku has clearly decided that color is her thing this season — and I’m here for it.
After yellow at the Golden Globes and blue at the BAFTAs, she stepped onto the Actor Awards red carpet in a bold crimson Louis Vuitton gown. The red was rich, powerful, and unapologetic.
Some people fade into the carpet. She owned it.
Chase Infiniti: Golden Glow
Chase Infiniti proved that fashion > weather.
Even in the LA heat, she showed up in a champagne custom Louis Vuitton gown embroidered with gold sequins. Long sleeves, trumpet silhouette, matching mesh cap — it looked like liquid gold under the lights.
The soft smoky glam kept it balanced and effortless.
Timothée Chalamet: Casual Suave
Timothée Chalamet kept things interesting — and just slightly undone.
While other actors opted for crisp tailoring, he wore his shirt unbuttoned at the top, leaning into relaxed confidence. And instead of a celebrity date? He brought his mom.
We love a grounded king.
Keri Russell: Sleek Elegance
Keri Russell brought polished sophistication in a custom one-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown with a high slit.
Working with stylist Frank Fleming, she kept it sleek — berry lip, powdery blush, and a clean side-part bun.
This was grown, refined glamour on the Actor Awards red carpet.
Viola Davis: A Queen, Period
Viola Davis said she wanted to feel like a queen — and she delivered goddess energy.
She wore a sparkling custom Gucci metallic gown with a statement diamond necklace featuring an emerald pendant. It was regal. It was commanding. It was powerful.
And honestly? No one does red carpet authority like Viola.
Gwyneth Paltrow: A Major Return
Gwyneth Paltrow hadn’t attended since 2000 — so this was a moment.
She stepped out in a sheer lace black Givenchy dress with a plunging neckline and tea-length hem. Drop waist. Strappy heels. Minimal styling.
It felt bold but still elegant — very Gwyneth.
Ali Larter: Old Hollywood Bombshell
Ali Larter leaned fully into the theme with a deep red corseted Zuhair Murad gown.
Sweetheart neckline. Sculpted bodice. Classic bombshell waves. Chunky statement jewelry.
This was straight-up vintage glamour — exactly what the theme called for.
Final Thoughts: The Rebrand Worked
The name may have changed, but the fashion stayed top tier.
The first-ever theme gave the Actor Awards red carpet more direction, and you could tell the stars actually paid attention. We saw structured silhouettes, corsetry, metallic shine, capes, dramatic necklines — all nods to Hollywood’s golden age, but interpreted through a modern lens.
If this is the future of the Actor Awards, I’m fully seated.
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