The 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards captured the glamour and drama of Hollywood on February 25, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony not only celebrated outstanding performances but also showcased some memorable pre-event moments shared by celebrities on social media.
Among the attendees was Zoe Saldana, nominated for Film Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Perez. She delighted fans by posting on her Instagram Story, sharing how she was preparing for the talent-studded evening. A lighthearted video showed Saldana enjoying the glam process, dressed casually yet stylishly, with her hair styled messily and her makeup team working diligently. “Do you ever come right back from Mexico and have to go to an awards show?” Saldana quipped, gently poking fun at the challenges of quick transformations. The actress added, "The show is gonna be really good today," generating excitement for the ceremony's proceedings.
Kristen Bell, the evening’s host, also joined the pre-show fun, giving her followers an amusing glimpse as she danced around her bathroom, cheerfully declaring she would be the evening's 'best dressed' clad only in the most startling of attires: an adult diaper. Bell’s antics, which involved twirling and managing modesty with just a towel, certainly set the tone for a night filled with peaks of unpredictability.
Fans were also treated to stunning looks from other stars, such as Jaime Lee Curtis, who posted a fabulous car selfie brimming with confidence. Her makeup was flawlessly applied with glowing skin and depth provided by dramatic lashes and subtle lipstick. “I love my @lastshowgirl family! Birds of a feather,” she remarked, giving kudos to her glam team and encompassing her pride for her recent film role.
Selena Gomez turned heads with her own stunning makeover, as her makeup artist shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her transformation. Sporting crimson lips and deep chestnut eyes, Gomez was all set to present at the event, wearing an elegant navy off-the-shoulder gown. Her transformation exuded confidence as she prepared to take the stage among her glamorous peers.
Demi Moore also made waves, with her makeup artist sharing a video showcasing her final look before hitting the red carpet. The 62-year-old actress, nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor for her role in The Substance, wore a chic black leather and peplum dress, complemented by minimal makeup—exuding elegance and defiance against time.
The SAG Awards have developed notoriety for their iconic moments through the years, and this year likely continued the tradition. Since its inception, the event has evoked unexpected interactions and amusing highlights. One of the memorable moments recorded during the event history was when Betty White, accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award at age 93, joked about Sandra Bullock’s appearances. Holding Bullock’s hand, she humorously remarked on how wonderful it was to see how far “a girl as plain as she is can go,” causing uproarious laughter from the audience.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's emotional reunion at the 2020 SAG Awards remains fresh on many fans' minds. Their friendly exchange, where Pitt celebrated his win for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and Aniston ace her award, sparked memories of their iconic romance, making headlines worldwide.
Even more popular were the candid reactions during unexpected moments, such as Winona Ryder's expressions during the Stranger Things ensemble's win, which quickly became memes and gifs. Those spontaneous instances often steal the spotlight from planned speeches and draws the audience's adoration.
This year, the ceremony streamed live on Netflix for the second consecutive year, featuring thirteen awards to be handed out, focusing solely on performances as voted by SAG-AFTRA’s 130,000-plus membership. Interestingly, unlike previous years, the official nomination ceremony was scrapped due to earlier natural disasters affecting the Los Angeles area. Instead, SAG-AFTRA chose to share nominations online.
Overall, the 2025 SAG Awards served as not only an occasion of celebration for outstanding performances but also as a reminder of Hollywood’s unique capacity for lively and often unpredictable entertainment, which keeps audiences connected to the glamour of film and television.