The Governors Awards: Hollywood’s Most Exquisite Pre-Oscars Moment
Darlings, the 16th annual Governors Awards delivered precisely what we’ve been craving: a sumptuous preview of awards season’s sartorial splendor. As Hollywood’s elite descended upon the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, the red carpet transformed into a veritable couture catwalk.
Anya Taylor-Joy emerged as the evening’s undisputed style maven, radiating ethereal elegance in a sculptural Maison Margiela masterpiece—those architectural lines!—brilliantly punctuated by Tiffany & Co. jewels that caught every photographer’s flash. Meanwhile, Jonathan Anderson’s eternal muse Mia Goth commanded attention in a cloud-like Christian Dior confection, pale blue and impossibly voluminous, proving once again that couture drama remains deliciously relevant.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ most intimate affair honored luminaries Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, and production designer Wynn Thomas with Honorary Awards, while the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award celebrates the incomparable Dolly Parton—though our hearts broke learning she’ll miss the festivities due to health concerns.
From shimmering metallics to saturated jewel tones, the Governors Awards red carpet crystallized 2025’s fashion narrative: bold, breathtaking, and unapologetically couture.
Scroll on to see every standout celebrity look from the night.
What the stars wore on the Governors Awards 2025 red carpet
Jennifer Lopez
Cynthia Erivo
Anya Taylor-Joy
Kristen Stewart
Natalie Portman
Dakota Johnson
Sydney Sweeney
Elle Fanning
Ariana Grande
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jeremy Allen White
Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence
Dwayne Johnson
Emily Blunt
William H. Macy
Amanda Seyfried
Mia Goth
Jacob Elordi
