The celebrity looks at the 2024 Governors Awards provided major Oscar energy

The official start of award season varies from fan to fan. For example, if you only tune in to big ceremonies like the Grammy Awards and the Oscars, it won’t start until 2025. But for those interested in the “For Your Consideration” parties (also known as voter turnout events to support a specific project or cast), awards season begins in November with the Governors Awards. Every year since 2009, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences hosts Hollywood’s finest to present lifetime achievement awards to a few legends. This year, before select stars received their trophies (including the late Quincy Jones), Oscar contenders like Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and more debuted their first award-worthy looks of the season.

Just like at the Oscars, floor-length dresses reigned supreme in the iconic Dolby Ballroom in LA. One of the first stars to deliver a step-and-repeat was Lawrence, who continued her baby bump-hugging maternity wear streak at Bottega Veneta. Then there was Jolie and her 16-year-old son, Knox Jolie-Pitt. Arm-in-arm with Jolie-Pitt, the Oscar winner turned heads in a “no label” vintage dress acquired from LA-based consignment shop, Kit Vintage. In the same floor-length world, Kerry Washington stunned in an all-white Elie Saab Spring 2024 Couture gown — a fitting choice given the Lebanese designer, who just celebrated his 45th anniversary.

As with any A-list affair, a few fashion muse broke the mold with shorter hemlines, starting with Zoe Saldaña. The Avatar star brought her fashion A-game in a sage green mini dress from Saint Laurent – one of her go-to red carpet ateliers. Demi Moore also got the mini memo in a high-low little black dress courtesy of Givenchy Fall/Winter 2024. Lupita Nyong’o went the glitzy route with her LBD — opting for a strapless black-and-gold midi dress seen on the Chanel Spring 2023 Couture catwalk .

But wait – there’s more. Keep scrolling to see close-ups of all the celebrities at the 2024 Governors Awards. And stay tuned, because if this event proved anything, it’s that this awards season will be one to watch.

Jennifer Lawrence

On Sunday night, the mom-to-be went instantly viral for her dark chocolate Bottega Veneta moment. The gown’s most notable accents included gold raindrop-like embellishment on her shoulder and hip, as well as delicate draping around her growing baby bump.

Angelina Jolie & Knox Jolie-Pitt

The mother-son duo stole the show at the Governors Awards. The Maria One star looked timeless in a ‘no label’ halter neck number by The Kit Vintage. Her dress had a gold empire waist with a lace-white skirt.

Selena Gomez

For her first Governors Awards, the multi-binder bought Ralph Lauren for a custom black-and-white dress covered in head-to-toe sequins.

Zoe Saldana

The Emilia Perez star made a case for pastel green this winter in a strapless mini dress and matching scarf, both from Saint Laurent.

Demi Moore

Always on board for a timeless black look, Moore arrived at the Governors Awards in a high-low LBD from Givenchy Fall/Winter 2024. Extra points for her cheeky diamonds courtesy of Sartoro Genève.

Nicole Kidman

To break up her Balenciaga streak, Kidman opted for an off-the-shoulder Celine design, complete with a rhinestone-embellished neckline and thigh-high slit.

Kerry Washington

To no surprise, Washington stunned in a white dress and matching shell from Elie Saab Spring 2024 Couture. Her empire-waist bodice was adorned with glittering rhinestones, while her high-waisted skirt was left bare.

Elle Fanning

Looking like a snow queen, Fanning posed for photographers in a mint green semi-sheer fur-lined Valentino Spring/Summer 2025 dress.

Jennifer Lopez

In true J.Lo form it is marry me the star chose a form-fitting dress with semi-sheer accents from Zuhair Murad Fall 2024 Couture. She paired the halter-neck silhouette with a Tyler Ellis metallic clutch.

Saoirse Ronan

With the help of her new stylist, Danielle Goldberg, Ronan styled this custom Louis Vuitton off-the-shoulder dress decorated with flowing fringe on the bodice.

Elizabeth Olsen

Olsen proved how versatile LBDs are with this structured Givenchy get-up. For just a touch of glitz, she opted for statement earrings from REZA Jewelry.

Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton

The room next door co-stars arrived hand in hand in contrasting S/S ’25 choices. Moore wore a sleek black dress from Proenza Schouler’s latest collection, while Swinton went a more colorful route in crimson Standing Ground.

Lupita Nyong’o

Given her status as Chanel’s newest brand ambassador, it’s no surprise that Nyongo chose a shimmering midi dress from the atelier’s Spring 2023 Couture line.

Pamela Andersen

Anderson embraced her signature penchant for minimalism in a black sheath dress by Giorgio Armani.

Margaret Qualley

Qualley, another devoted Chanel ambassador, gave off big bridal energy in a white Chanel Spring ’23 Couture look — minus the runway flower crown.

Danielle Deadwyler

The Add the actor effortlessly pulled off a peplum look in ombré Armani Privé Spring ’24 Couture.

Kate Winslet

Continuing her black suit trend, Winslet arrived early in black pants and a double-breasted blazer, both by Erdem.

Jennifer Hudson

Hudson was all smiles in a sparkling asymmetric gown by Lebanese fashion designer, Saiid Kobeisy.

Lily-Rose Depp

The model got her hands on this two-tone off-the-shoulder dress from Chanel Fall/Winter 2018 Couture.

Anna Kendrick

The Woman of the hour director sparkled in head-to-toe sequins by Monique Lhullier – one of her favorite brands this season.