The Most Standout Red-Carpet Hairstyles In SAG Awards History

Awards-show anticipation is real — and we're not talking for obvious reasons, like inevitable snubs, triumphant victories, and shady (or extremely boring) hosts. When red-carpet season rolls around, we're at the edge of our iPhones scrolling through #TBTs, wondering which of our favorite celebrities will reveal a trendy haircut, which buzzy lipstick color we'll be stealing for our own collection, and who will top their glam from last year.

But before we start predicting all the buzzy beauty moments to come for the Screen Actors Guild Awards tonight, we're taking a look back into red carpets past to fawn over some of the most award-worthy hairstyles of all time. Ahead, take a trip with us down memory lane to find some throwback looks you probably wouldn't mind showing to your stylist now.

Halle Berry, 1995

Halle Berry began her reign as a SAG Award red-carpet queen when she arrived to the first-ever ceremony with her iconic '90s pixie that we — honestly — are still obsessed with to this day.Ron Galella/WireImage

Julia Roberts, 1996

In 1996, the actress wore her jet-black hair in soft Old Hollywood waves that were so good, we're kinda second-guessing our winter highlights.Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.

Angelina Jolie, 1999

Speaking of highlights — we love Angelina Jolie with brunette hair, but her blonde bob circa 1999 is pretty iconic, if you ask us.Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage.

Salma Hayek, 1999

Whoever said the lob was a “new” trend didn’t see Salma Hayek’s edgy shoulder-length cut on the 1999 red carpet.Mirek Towski/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Kate Hudson, 2001

Back in the day, eye-catching floral clips (as seen on Kate Hudson in 2001) were all the rage.Photo: Chris Weeks/Liaison.

Sarah Jessica Parker, 2003

When SJP wasn't rocking her signature balayage curls, she wore a side-swept platinum blonde lob that's still on trend for winter.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.

Sandra Oh, 2005

For the 2005 awards, Sandra Oh wore her hair in a low curly chignon that was fit for a princess — and a SAG winner.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Rachel McAdams, 2007

Rachel McAdams embraced Burn Book pink at the 2007 SAG's long before unicorn hair was a "thing" on Instagram.Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage.

Rose Byrne, 2012

Rose Byrne paired full bangs with a curled bob for a timeless look that would wow anytime, on any red carpet.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.

Jennifer Lawrence, 2014

Jennifer Lawrence solidified her spot on our list of hair crushes when she showed up to the 2014 SAG ceremony with a side-swept shaggy pixie cut.Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImage.

Lupita Nyong'o, 2014

In 2014, the actress paired turquoise monochromatic makeup with a hightop fade that was equal parts hip-hop and high fashion.Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.

Viola Davis, 2015

For the 2015 SAG Awards, Viola Davis stunned on the red carpet with her natural hair in a picked Afro.Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage.

Halle Berry, 2018

At the 2018 SAG Awards, Berry continued to prove that she can do no wrong. The actress' hair was pulled into a sleek ponytail that was all business in the front, but revealed an edgy undercut when she twirled around.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.

Emily Blunt, 2019

Emily Blunt took home the best supporting actress honor for her performance in A Quiet Place with her hair in a center-parted bun that had diamond clips criss-crossed in the back.

Lupita Nyong'o, 2019

Lupita Nyong'o made traditional box braids feel extra ethereal by twisting them into a basketweave pattern and finishing them with tapered edges and beads.

Mandy Moore, 2019


In 2019, Mandy Moore proved that a sleek, side-swept ponytail is always a red-carpet winner. The tiny pearl detail at the base of the style made it an instant classic.

Sandra Oh, 2019

Oh made a strong case for curly bangs when she walked the carpet with tousled, wavy fringe in 2019.

from Refinery29