Ali Larter Turns Heads at Actor Awards 2026 in Striking Burgundy Ensemble
Ali Larter made a spectacular entrance at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, setting the red carpet ablaze with her glamorous appearance. The 50-year-old actress showcased her stunningly svelte figure in a burgundy off-the-shoulder dress that featured a plunging neckline, elegantly highlighting her cleavage.
Red Carpet Elegance and Supporting Cast
Larter was accompanied on the red carpet by her husband, comic actor Hayes MacArthur, who complemented her vibrant dress with a sophisticated all-black ensemble. Her dark-red gown, supplied by renowned designer Zuhair Murad, included a corset-style midriff and layers of ruched fabric tied around her hips, draping down to form a floor-length skirt. She accessorized with a thick diamond-encrusted necklace and a complementary black-and-silver bracelet, while MacArthur opted for a black tuxedo with peaked lapels, a black dress shirt, a controversial necktie instead of a traditional bow tie, and shiny black loafers.
Representing Landman in a Competitive Category
Larter attended the ceremony to represent her hit Paramount+ series Landman, which stars Billy Bob Thornton. The Taylor Sheridan–created series is nominated for one of the top awards of the evening, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. In this stacked category, Landman faces stiff competition from Netflix's The Diplomat, HBO Max's medical drama The Pitt, Apple TV's Severance, and HBO's buzzy White Lotus. Larter portrays Angela Norris, the ex-wife of Thornton's character Tommy Norris, who begins the series as the vice president of an oil company.
Ceremony Rebranding and Host Details
This year's event was officially rebranded as The Actor Awards, a strategic move designed to align the show with its iconic statuette 'The Actor', sharpen its global identity, and keep the spotlight squarely on performers honoring their peers. Kristen Bell returns as host for the third time, having previously emceed in 2018 and 2025. Show-runner and executive producer Jon Brockett expressed enthusiasm, stating, 'Having Kristen return to host feels like welcoming back a member of the family. One you actually want to hang out with.'
Film and Television Nominations Overview
Streaming live on Netflix, the ceremony will distribute honors across 28 categories spanning film, television, and limited series, with six nominees in each race except Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which features eight contenders. On the film side, One Battle After Another leads with seven nominations, followed closely by Sinners with five. Key categories include Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons for Bugonia. The female counterpart is equally competitive, with Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, and Emma Stone for Bugonia.
Supporting Categories and Notable Snubs
In supporting categories, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn both scored nominations for One Battle After Another, while Jacob Elordi earned recognition for Frankenstein, Paul Mescal for Hamnet, and Miles Caton for Sinners in the male supporting role race. The female supporting role lineup includes Odessa A’Zion for Marty Supreme, Ariana Grande for Wicked: For Good, Amy Madigan for Weapons, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, and Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another. However, the awards season was not without controversy, as Cynthia Erivo's snub for Wicked: For Good dominated conversations, alongside omissions of Gwyneth Paltrow and Dwayne Johnson, and limited international representation among nominees.
Television Battlegrounds and Special Honors
On the television front, comedy series The Studio dominated with five nominations, competing for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series against Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building. Drama categories are intense, with The White Lotus, Severance, The Diplomat, The Pitt, and Landman all vying for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Adding gravitas to the evening, Hollywood legend Harrison Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, honoring his decades-long career in franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Bridgerton breakout Yerin Ha has been tapped as this year’s Ambassador for The Actor Awards, representing the next generation of actors.
