“Monica Barbaro Celebrates Her Unique Beauty on the 2025 SAG Awards Red Carpet”

Monica Barbaro has earned both her first Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award and Academy Award nominations this year for her remarkable portrayal of 1960s folk music icon Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown. But when it comes to dressing for the 2025 SAG Awards red carpet—and the entire awards season—Monica’s approach is refreshingly simple and deeply authentic: “consistently Monica.”

From the flutter of her lashes enhanced by L’Oréal mascara to the serpentine Bulgari diamonds gracing her fingers, every detail of her look is a true reflection of her unique style. Monica isn’t interested in indulging in fleeting trends or leaning on archival fashion to make a statement. Instead, she embraces her natural beauty and individuality, telling me, “It’s all about embracing my own looks and showing up as the same person each time, rather than trying to reinvent myself for the occasion.”

Monica Barbaro’s red carpet authenticity extends beyond her style to the way she prepares for it. Before stepping onto the 2025 SAG Awards red carpet in a custom Dior gown, she humorously admits to lying flat in the car to avoid wrinkles. Her getting-ready process is a whirlwind of luxury—hair being styled, nails painted—while she stays centered with calm music and deep breaths.

Her secret? A supportive team that keeps her true to herself. “We’re not doing big hair or heavy makeup,” she says. “It’s about looking glamorous, but still like me.”

Monica Barbaro’s red carpet authenticity extends beyond her style to the way she prepares for it. Before stepping onto the 2025 SAG Awards red carpet in a custom Dior gown, she humorously admits to lying flat in the car to avoid wrinkles. Her getting-ready process is a whirlwind of luxury—hair being styled, nails painted—while she stays centered with calm music and deep breaths.

Her secret? A supportive team that keeps her true to herself. “We’re not doing big hair or heavy makeup,” she says. “It’s about looking glamorous, but still like me.”