The 10 Best Looks from the 2026 Actor Awards

Viola Davis wears a long, metallic emerald-green pleated gown with bare shoulders and flowing cape sleeves that cascade to the floor. The sweetheart neckline and crossover bodice flatter her figure, while the train adds a dramatic touch. The ensemble is enhanced by a diamond necklace with an emerald pendant. A regal and radiant look, perfectly in tune with the season’s color.

Ella Balinska broke away from the ubiquity of dresses by opting for a feminine tuxedo tailored with surgical precision. The black blazer with wide off-white lapels, worn with a white shirt and a slim black tie, follows in the grand tradition of the androgynous tuxedo, but the ultra-fitted cut and cigarette pants bring it firmly into the present. The structured high bun frames the face and accentuates the jacket’s square shoulders. A bold statement that transforms the men’s wardrobe into a playground for assertive, uncompromising femininity.

Jayme Lawson dazzled in an evening gown with an ancient goddess aesthetic. The halter neckline is entirely covered in intricate embroidery, with pearls, crystals, and gold motifs intertwining against a nude background to create a shimmering armor. The ivory chiffon skirt cascades lightly to the floor in an ethereal movement that contrasts with the ornate density of the bodice. The sleek, pulled-back hairstyle highlights the delicacy of her neck and shoulders. A look that combines power and grace with rare confidence.

For an awards ceremony, Kristen Wiig made the unexpected—and masterful—choice of absolute minimalism. Her long black satin gown, featuring a high neckline and a deep open back, derives its allure from the garment’s structure rather than its embellishments. The sleeveless cut leaves her shoulders bare, while the open back reveals a sleek and confident silhouette. A gold bracelet on her wrist, her wavy hair falling freely: nothing is overdone. On a red carpet saturated with embellishments, this stylistic restraint becomes a statement in itself.

Jeremy Allen White has reimagined the classic tuxedo with his signature laid-back elegance. He wears an off-white double-breasted blazer with wide lapels and a sharp cut, paired with black trousers and a simple bow tie. The ivory jacket adds a modern twist to the traditional evening suit, playing on the two-tone contrast without ever overdoing it. His slightly curly hair and relaxed style remind us that Jeremy Allen White’s charm lies precisely in the way he wears his clothes without looking like he’s trying too hard.

Dove Cameron played up the visual contrast with a striking black-and-white two-tone dress. The sleek, structured black velvet strapless bodice contrasts with a voluminous skirt in immaculate white satin, accented by a pendant-style jeweled brooch at the hip. Her brown hair, with two-tone highlights, worn loose, softens the look’s severity. Deep burgundy lipstick and a delicate diamond necklace complete the ensemble. A perfect balance between dramatic elegance and modernity.

Ali Larter opted for a burgundy sheath dress that was disarmingly simple, yet incredibly effective. The sweetheart neckline hugs the silhouette perfectly, while the draped skirt flows in soft lines to the floor, slightly gathered at the front to create movement. No superfluous jewelry: a discreet bracelet on the wrist and a diamond necklace are enough to frame the ensemble. The color itself does all the work—rich, deep, and commanding. A bold choice in its unapologetic simplicity, reminding us that elegance sometimes needs no artifice.

Parker Posey brought a touch of romantic whimsy to the red carpet in this powder-pink tulle ball gown. The princess-style silhouette, featuring slightly puffed long sleeves, is distinguished by pink feather trim along the hem and cuffs—a detail that straddles the line between fairy tale and chic eccentricity. The airy fabric gently catches the light, and the flowing cut allows the dress to twirl with every step. Discreet dangling earrings complete this portrait of a woman who sets her own style rules.

Kristen Bell opted for a floor-length gown entirely embroidered with silver crystals and sequins, layered over a nude base that creates the illusion of calculated transparency. The plunging V-neckline is structured by bands of dove-gray satin that cross at the waist, adding a touch of geometry to the ensemble. The skirt flares out in ethereal waves of glacier-blue tulle, lending the silhouette an almost ethereal lightness. A diamond necklace elegantly completes the look. A galactic princess look, glamorous without being ostentatious.

It’s impossible to go unnoticed in this sculptural creation that looks as though it came straight from a haute couture atelier. The strapless bodice is adorned with three-dimensional relief details—ivory satin swirls that evoke ceramics or marble sculpture—contrasting with a pencil skirt entirely covered in shimmering silver embroidery. Long silk ribbons cascade to the floor, extending the silhouette like a living train. With her short bob and diamond choker, Teyana Taylor delivers a fashion statement that is as bold as it is polished.