This post is for all of the ladies in Dior at last night’s SAG Awards. I’m usually such a Dior-hater for award shows, but I have to admit… Dior did the thing for the SAGs. All of the women they dressed looked amazing, and these are some of my picks for best-dressed of the show. Nicola Coughlan, a short queen, wore a very vintage-inspired look which looked great on her. I could have done without the gloves, honestly, but this was lovely and I’m so happy that Dior dressed her!

Monica Barbaro got a fantastic Dior – she’s really having a moment during this awards season, and she’s actually dating Andrew Garfield now. Every time I see her seated at the same table as Timothee Chalamet, I do a double-take because she looks so much like Kylie Jenner too.

Cristin Milioti got a great Dior look too. She’s getting so much attention because of The Penguin (which I never started, but I heard she was great in it).

And finally, Pamela Anderson also wore Dior. She’s worn a lot of soft-cream and winter-white looks this year and she’s still doing the no-makeup or minimal-makeup look.

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The Independent Spirit Awards were held this weekend and they were another shock to the system. You have to understand, throughout the month of January, everyone thought that Emilia Perez, The Substance and The Brutalist were about to win everything. Instead, it’s looking like Anora is the little indie that could, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Anora was one of my favorite films of the year (along with Dune 2 and Conclave), and I love that Neon’s quiet little Oscar campaign ended up working so well. At the Spirit Awards, Anora picked up Best Feature, Best Director and Best Lead Performance (to Mikey Madison). Kieran Culkin won Supporting and Jesse Eisenberg won Best Screenplay (both for A Real Pain). So… Anora is going into the Oscars with a sh-tload of momentum.

Fashion-wise, it was a pleasant awards show. They do the Spirits in a tent by the beach, and more people wear business-casual. Some fashion IDs: Mikey wore an okay Calvin Klein. Emma Stone wore Emilia Wickstead, or at least that’s what several sites are claiming (I think she’s actually wearing Louis Vuitton). Hunter Schafer in Prada (love it), Elizabeth Olsen in Erdem (it’s fine but her hair is terrible these days), Demi Moore in Thom Browne (meh), Natasha Lyonne in Rochas (bonkers boots), and Lily Gladstone rewearing an Agnes Seaweed Wisden chestplate. Also: Marianne Jean-Baptiste wore Antonio Marras.

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As many of you discussed in yesterday’s comments, 60 Minutes Australia posted their entire interview/segment with Jason Knauf on YouTube. It was definitely interesting, although I think the idea behind it was less about the Sussexes and more about embiggening Prince William and trying to hype Peggy to an Aussie audience. Their internal popularity numbers in Australia must be quite brutal if they’re sending Knauf out. Now, that being said, the monarchy has learned that the best way for them to get attention is to talk about Harry and Meghan. 60 Minutes Australia even used Harry’s name in their teaser for this segment, and about half of the segment dealt with Knauf and some other guy talking about Harry and William’s relationship and Knauf’s sleaziness around the bullying accusations against Meghan. Here’s the full piece:

The audacity of Knauf to describe the Sussexes’ wedding as magical when he was mismanaging the Thomas Markle situation in an attempt to stop the wedding. The overarching message is the same as it has been for five-plus years though: William’s poor leadership, his pettiness, his childishness, his immaturity with regards to his brother and sister-in-law. THAT is one of the major takeaways from this, that no one can embiggen William without spending half the time trying to justify his despicable and abusive behavior towards Harry and Meghan. While Knauf doesn’t directly address the bullying BS (he just says that it was hard having that attention), 60 Minutes did include the leaked memo he wrote to Simon Case, a memo which was leaked just days before the Oprah interview aired.

There was also some confusion about Knauf’s comments regarding William learning that Kate and King Charles were both diagnosed with cancer around the same time last year. Knauf didn’t say that William learned about it over the phone, Knauf said that he and William spoke on the phone about it. Just FYI.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Instar, screencap courtesy of 60 Minutes Australia.

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I know not many people watched Emilia Perez. It’s a problematic film with a problematic lead. Netflix should have backed another movie this awards season. I saw Emilia Perez before the bad press came out and it blew me away with how audacious, entertaining and well acted it was. Zoe Saldaña deserves her flowers for this role and I was happy to see that she was recognized by her peers last night. Zoe is the Oscar frontrunner now! She definitely earned it. Here’s her speech at the SAG Awards.

Zoe was in a really cool looking Saint Laurent gown with a single sleeve and a sequin flourish at the shoulder. I love asymettric gowns with interesting features, especially when they’re restrained and thoughtful like this.

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Keri Russell was nominated for actress in a drama series, for her work in The Diplomat. That went to Anna Sawai for Shogun. Keri picks prestige projects and she’s such a great actress that she gets nominated just about every year. Keri surprised me with this bombshell of a gown by Zuhair Murad. Her fashion is typically risky, so it’s nice to see her looking classic and glam.

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Keke Palmer presented Zoe’s category with Colman Domingo. She was looking glam in a strapless vintage Chanel gown with a gold foil neckline accessorized with opera gloves. I know Keke’s career has taken off and she’s no longer hosting red carpet events, but she was so great at the Met Gala. She’s funny and engaging with people and I miss her as an interviewer.

Speaking of the red carpet hosts, Sasheer Zamata was working the hell out of this flapper-esque Temperley London gown. I love the art deco-like detailing on his dress, which is a work of art. Sasheer has a natural way of getting people to open up and it was a joy to watch her last night. I can’t say the same for Lilly Singh.

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Ariana Grande has not won anything for Wicked, but she has been nominated across the board. I sort of wanted to see her win one thing, because I’m sure her speech would have been funny and tearful. But instead, she’s had to watch Zoe Saldana pick up all of the supporting-actress awards for Emilia Perez. At last night’s SAGs, Ari wore a custom Loewe. I honestly can’t get a handle on Loewe and what a “typical Loewe look” really is, because this just looks like Elie Saab to me. Ari was poorly advised to go through the awards season with this washed-out blonde shade too.

Ari’s on-screen partner Cynthia Erivo wore a spectacular vintage Givenchy to the show. I loved this, I loved how over-the-top it was.

Elle Fanning also wore Loewe, and once again, I’m asking… what is it with Loewe? She paired her look with a Cartier necklace.

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Jamie Lee Curtis in Dolce & Gabbana. She looked like a goth Big Bird.

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Not even two full months ago, we were being told condescendingly that Kensington Palace would never openly schedule the Princess of Wales for any event for the foreseeable future, all because of her health. They kept repeating “she has good days and bad days” as an explanation for why no one should expect Kate to ever have a work schedule again, and we were supposed to be pleasantly surprised if she showed up for any kind of event ever again. Then William and Kate’s Mustique vacation was outed in the Daily Mail, and suddenly KP can’t schedule and announce events for Kate fast enough. Last week, they announced that Kate and William would go to South Wales once their Mustique vacation was over. Now they’re announcing an appearance for Kate in May, for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Princess of Wales will join her husband and the King for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year. Kate Middleton, 43, who has been gradually making a return to public duties following cancer treatment, will make an appearance at the event which commemorates our war heroes, the Mirror has reported.

Charles, 76, will lead a host of royals, including his wife Queen Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at a ‘special Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey’. According to the outlet, the monarch will also be present, along with other members of The Firm, for events at the Cenotaph on May 8, and the Government will be releasing further details.

A source also told the publication that the King has been ‘determined to pay tribute to our war heroes’ after a turbulent year marked by his own health issues. Elsewhere, the newspaper says sources believe Charles may release a ‘personal tribute’ to World War II heroes as well as those who lost their lives in other conflicts.

It comes as earlier this year, Kate arrived for her first royal ‘away day’ since 2023 as part of her slow and steady return, and visited a sock manufacturer and children’s hospice, of which she has become patron.

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I understand that for these kinds of big-anniversary events, they make plans way in advance and all of that, especially if it involves King Charles and the rest of the family. It would be weird if Kate didn’t go, and if they didn’t make a point of confirming her attendance, that would be the story. But it does feel like they announced this specifically as part of the “please let this piece of news distract you from the Mustique vacation AND the Sussexes’ activities.”

Meanwhile, the Mail is also running this as an exclusive – Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit DC this week, and it’s “expected” that Donald Trump will formally invite Prince William to visit Washington. A source told the Mail: “President Trump very much enjoyed meeting Prince William in France. He was wowed by William and thinks he’s a great guy. He will officially invite both the Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Washington, but understands if the Princess of Wales’ health issues prevent her from coming.” Sounds about right – while I know the British royals are no strangers to despots and fascists, they might want to think twice about using William in this way. But whatever, I don’t care that much.

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Given Anora’s surprise dominance at the Producers Guild Awards and Directors Guild Awards, many thought that the tide had turned against Demi Moore and The Substance in this year’s wacky Oscar race. Awards-season prognosticators even described the SAGs as Demi’s last-chance saloon to go into the Oscars with any kind of momentum or hype. Well, it happened. Demi won the lead-actress SAG Award and Anora went home with nothing. So… the guilds are actually split. Directors and producers love what Sean Baker did with Anora, but the actors’ guild was like “nah, we’ll give it to Demi for this terrible horror film.”

Demi wore this very weird Bottega Veneta dress to win her first SAG. I kind of wonder if she thought she would lose? Like, that’s what the dress felt like to me. She looks so thin as well. Anyway, congrats to her. One really nice thing is the all of the best-actress contenders have been really friendly this year, and Demi and Mikey have often stopped to hug each other and their fellow nominees on their way up to various podiums. Demi did it again last night, stopping to hug Cynthia Erivo.

They’ve finally got Mikey Madison dressing like a princess and that’s when she loses! She wore a custom Louis Vuitton in an icy silver-blue.

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Also in LV: Danielle Deadwyler. This is completely bonkers. LV lost the plot with this one.

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We’re really going into the Oscars next weekend with several of the biggest awards and races as huge mysteries. While the SAGs solidified the supporting categories – I would be shocked if Zoe Saldana and Keiran Culkin did not win next weekend – last night’s SAG Awards shook up the race in a huge way in the lead categories. Everyone thought Adrien Brody was about to win, but Timothee Chalamet ended up picking up the award for lead actor for his turn as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Incidentally, Timmy didn’t bring Kylie Jenner as his date last night, his mom was his date. Maybe Mama Chalamet is his good-luck charm more than Kylie. This was Timothee’s first SAG Award and his first major award, ever, really. He wore Chrome Hearts, btw.

His speech is so funny. Generational talent, just as influenced by Viola Davis as he is with LeBron. So… is Timmy going to win the Oscar? I would be fine with it. I watched The Brutalist over the weekend and while Brody absolutely did an incredible job in a really difficult film, I hope Timothee gets the Oscar. Timmy really is the Lisan al Gaib!!

In another shake-up to the state of the Oscar race, Conclave won the top award for SAG ensemble. The Brutalist won zero SAGs and none of the top guild awards (PGAs, DGAs). I totally understand why Anora didn’t win ensemble too, even though they had a great ensemble. But the film was more about Mikey Madison’s performance overall. Could it be that once voters actually sat down and watched The Brutalist, they were like “you know what, nope on all of this?” I’m so glad that Ralph Fiennes spoke!!

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Anna Sawai has absolutely had “A Star Is Born” moment with Shogun. She has now picked up all of the major awards for her performance: Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award. She’s looked gorgeous at every award show too – designers must be fighting over the chance to dress her. Sawai wore a custom Armani look to the SAGs, and while it’s not my taste, she looks gorgeous.

Kristen Bell also wore Armani on the red carpet, but she changed as she hosted the SAGs. This feels Christmas-y to me? I also have to say… she did a great job as SAG host. I’m not really a fan, but credit where it’s due.

Kerry Washington in Armani – I loved the sparkle and the unusual turtleneck on the red carpet, but can I just say? It wasn’t very flattering through the chest, and the way she moved, I think it was probably too tight and itchy.

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Michelle Yeoh in Armani – this was fine. Pretty and simple for a presenter.

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And lastly, Jane Fonda in Armani. Jane won the Lifetime Achievement Award and she gave a barn-burner of a speech about seeking community and the importance of unions.

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Abbott Elementary is the rare comedy that remains fresh and funny well into the fourth season and its my comfort watch. Last night at the SAG Awards Only Murders in the Building took home the actor in their category, Ensemble in a Comedy Series. As Selena Gomez mentioned in her acceptance speech, they never win anything so I’m not mad about that. Abbott won a SAG in 2023 and they’ve been nominated every year since. Plus they took home the NAACP Image Award on Saturday for Outstanding Comedy Series, with Quinta winning Outstanding Actress in a comedy series. At the SAGs, Jean Smart won the actor for that category, for Hacks. Given Abbott’s popularity and excellent writing, I’m sure it will win plenty more awards. It’s likely going to run at least ten seasons.

Quinta was wearing a very lacy white Dior strapless gown which was a little too doily like for my taste. Maybe the skirt could have been a different material as this photographs a bit fussy. It looked better on camera and I like how delicate and feminine it is. She looked gorgeous.

I’m happy for Selena Gomez and The Only Murders cast that their show finally won a SAG as it’s been nominated for Best Ensemble since 2022. I’m not watching it, but I’m happy for them. Selena looked amazing in Celine, in an elegantly draped off the shoulder gown that fit her like a glove. Her styling complements the gown perfectly.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph was working a tuxedo shirt and high-waisted skirt from Sergio Hudson. I love how the stacked pearl necklaces and open neckline. She always looks amaing.

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Janelle James was also in Sergio Hudson, in a loose white cropped jacket over a black gown with a mesh bodice. This is not my favorite look from her. Chris Perfetti looks goofy in that loose blue suit, but giant pants are popular in menswear now.

Lisa Ann Walter was in a formfitting black Greta Constantine gown with poofy pink satin sleeves. This dress is too much, but she’s having fun with it and that’s what matters.

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