Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008

French actor Marion Cotillard, nominated for her portrayal of Edith Piaf, led the charge in sweeping silver Nina Ricci Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/AP

Angelina Jolie continued the trend with a flowing marquee of a dress, fuelling plenty of pregnancy speculation Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty

Not to be outdone on baby rumours, Cate Blanchett arrived in jumbo Balenciaga and looked traditionally 'glowing', though sadly she missed out on a gong for either I'm Not There or Elizabeth: The Golden Age Photograph: Frederick M. Brown/Getty

Some of the ladies went for elegant trains, with Tilda Swinton preserving that androgynous hint from Orlando and going off half tux Photograph: Frederick M. Brown /Getty

While others simply forgot that they were only 5’2” ... Eva Longoria Parker, even four-inch heels can only do so much Photograph: Gabriel Buoys/AFP

Vanessa Williams did her best to cheer up the damp and drizzly day ... Photograph: Chris Pizzello/AP

... but Ruby Dee, who won best female supporting actress for American Gangster, showed proper specs appeal Photograph: Reed Saxon /AP

Julie Christie, who snagged best female lead for Away From Her, carried off a classic black jacket with aplomb Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty

And the men mostly followed suit, except ... is that a large gold earring that Daniel Day-Lewis is sporting? Photograph: Evan Agostini/AP

Burt Reynolds looks like he's donned a black bib to give Charles Durning his lifetime achievement award Photograph: Mark J. Terrill/AP

And Javier Bardem appears self-conscious about his hair – maybe he’s still reeling from the barnet in No Country for Old Men Photograph: Paul Buck /EPA

But at least he's supported by his friends from the Coen brothers gore fest, which triumphed with the award for best cast, as well as the Directors Guild prize Photograph: Chris Pizzello /AP