The 32nd Actor Awards 2026 weren’t just about trophies and speeches this year. Sure, the acting was incredible, and there were some real surprises onstage, but honestly, the couples on the red carpet stole the show. Hollywood’s most famous duos showed up together, arm-in-arm, all dressed up and ready to celebrate at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1.
Actor Awards 2026: What is it?
In case the Actor Awards 2026 doesn’t sound familiar, let us recap. It’s the annual night when SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) hands out awards for the year’s best performances in film and TV. This used to be known as the SAG Awards before. However, from this year, it’s got a new name.
This show’s been a big deal since 1995, but 2026 is a milestone. It’s the very first year under the new name, moving on from the SAG Awards but still keeping the focus right where it belongs: the actors themselves.The 32nd show streamed live on Netflix, and Kristen Bell hosted for the third time, bringing her usual energy and charm. The whole event unfolded at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, making it the place to be for anyone in the business.
The glamorous date night
Of course, the red carpet was packed with A-listers, but it was the couples who really made everyone stop and stare. This year, there was a new twist on the red carpet. The theme for this year was “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the ’20s and ’30s.” So, everyone leaned into old-school elegance, but with a fresh, modern edge.For example, Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst showed up together, as Jesse celebrated a nomination for ‘Bugonia’. These two have been married for more than twenty years, but they still look like they’re on a first date. Classic Hollywood, easy chemistry, and a whole lot of laughs.
Then there’s Noah Wyle and Sara Wells. Noah and Sara kept things sleek and coordinated. They just looked genuinely happy to be there together, and the cameras obliged.Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown showed up looking polished and powerful. Ryan and Sterling showed up with old-school glamour and that unmistakable sense of partnership that makes them so magnetic.Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler understood the assignment: how to do understated chic. They blended style and substance, and honestly, they nailed it.Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell packed all the fun for the red carpet. Their playful energy matched their timeless looks, and they made the whole night feel brighter.Emma Stone brought along her husband, Dave McCary, with whom she’s collaborating in the upcoming ‘The Catch’, and together they were all smiles.
Veteran actor Delroy Lindo and Nashormeh N. R. Lindo brought real elegance and warmth. Their moment on the carpet was understated but heartfelt.Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen mixed their humor with high fashion. They’re not afraid to be a little goofy, and it works for them.Adam Scott and Naomi Scott pulled off a look that was both classic and a bit edgy. They make coordinated style look easy.Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail walked the carpet together like a true creative power couple. Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons proved how a natural, magnetic presence could win the red carpet with ease.
