The SAG Awards celebrate outstanding accomplishments in film and primetime television. But it was Fran Drescher who won the hearts of audiences at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on Sunday. She arrived at the ceremony in a swirl of shimmering red and sparkling fabric, looking positively timeless at 66.
Drescher, both an actress known for her role as Fran Fine on The Nanny and the president of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, just won re-election last September following a whirlwind strike and subsequent complications. She was first elected back in 2021 and since then has sought to unify the vastly different voices within the guild.
Fran Drescher stuns audiences at the 30th Annual SAG Awards
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Drescher stepped onto the red carpet in a swath of sparkling crimson. Her gown hugged her slim figure around her upper torso, complete with a deep V neckline that accentuated her curves and showed off the glamorous red and gold necklace around her neck. The bottom of her dress was flowing yet sheer to show off her sculpted legs and Drescher finished off the look with pointed red heels.
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Drescher wore her signature dark locks in loose waves framing her made-up face; Drescher went with modest makeup that subtly accentuated her features, except for the vibrant red lipstick that perfectly matched her dress.
Drescher was accompanied by her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, with whom she has maintained a close, enduring friendship even after their separation.
An eventful last few months for the industry
The long industry strikes, which had thrown scripted television off its axes for much of last year, hung over the ceremony, and it was a topic Drescher addressed when she spoke on Sunday.
“You took the hero’s journey and stood at the front lines, strike captains led the march on the picket lines and we all showed up to the rallies because you understood what our massive contribution means to this marvelous industry,” said Drescher to the event’s nominees. “This was a seminal moment in our union’s history that has set the trajectory for many generations to come.”
Before the show, Drescher also called the show’s broadened platform “a beautiful thing.” The ceremony is, for the first time, available to stream on Netflix, which Drescher considers a victory as it shows the hard work industry members do for the whole world.
