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Jennifer Aniston has revealed her secret behind keeping her gown pristine and wrinkle-free for the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards on Sunday night.
The actor took home the award for best female actor in a drama show and for the occasion, wore a vintage ivory silk gown by Dior.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , the Morning Show star revealed she purchased the garment as a gift to herself.
“This is John Galliano for Christian Dior, this is a vintage dress that I sort of gave to myself as a present,” she said.
“This is an investment. These are designers that are working for particular houses – I only have a couple.”
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Millie Bobby Brown Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown sported a long-sleeve, v-neck dress layered over matching trousers by Louis Vuitton. The look also featured pronounced shoulders, a belt, and an oversized brooch.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Kathryn Newton Big Little Lies actor Kathryn Newton broke all the rules of traditional red-carpet with this neon orange Valentino gown. The billowing design featured a tiered skirt and dramatic shoulders that were tempered by a plunging neckline.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Charlize Theron Bombshell star Charlize Theron stunned in a look by Givenchy, consisting of a silver embroidered top, black crepe skirt, black leather sandals and a black clutch. She accessorised the ensemble with $4 million worth of Tiffany diamonds, including 11-carat diamond earrings and a Victoria tennis bracelet worn in her hair.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Sophie Turner Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner stood out on the red carpet in a pink strapless Louis Vuitton column gown with bustier-style bodice and pink belt.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Laura Dern Marriage Story best supporting actress winner Laura Dern opted for bold shoulders in a custom Stella McCartney gown with circular gold chain detailing. She added Chrisitan Louboutin gold leather sling-back heels and more than $11,000-worth of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Jennifer Garner Jennifer Garner arrived at the SAG Awards wearing a red Dolce & Gabbana ruched ballgown that featured spaghetti straps and a glamorous full skirt. She accessorised with Harry Winston jewellery.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Margaret Qualley Margaret Qualley looked miles apart from her character in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood by opting for a chic two-piece suit by Chanel. She wore the iridescent black jacket and trousers with a navy silk blouse, and accessorised with an oversized brooch.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Joey King Joey King walked the red carpet looking elegant and sophisticated in this sheer, black corset gown by Jason Wu.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones brought sophistication to the red carpet wearing a high-shine silver Julien x Gabriel gown that featured a plunging neckline, slit at the skirt and embroidered bodice.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Dakota Fanning Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star Dakota Fanning shimmered in a seafoam green Valentino gown with a keyhole cutout and a sheer panel on the back. Fanning completed her look with rings and earrings by Fred Leighton and Sophia Webster heels.
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SAG Awards 2020: The best-dressed stars on the red carpet Andrew Scott Fleabag's hot priest Andrew Scott opted for a mauve Azzaro Couture tux paired with a pale pink silk shirt. He accessorised with a black bow-tie and cummerbund and Christin Louboutin black patent lace up Greggo dress shoes.
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In order to keep the prized gown free from wrinkles on her way to the award ceremony, Aniston revealed she had to lie down almost flat in the car.
The Friends actor shared a photograph of herself reclined in the car sear on Instagram alongside the caption: “No wrinkles... harder than it looks!”
Aniston shared a second photograph of the gown draped over a marble bathtub alongside her SAG Award.
“Somewhere between these two photos, my peers gave me a gift I will cherish and a night I will never forget,” the 50-year-old actor added in the caption. “Thank you @sagawards @themorningshow, and our increidble cast and crew. Let’s get back to work!”
Aniston’s post has garnered more than 4.7 million likes and thousands of comments from fans congratulating her on the accolade for her acting – and also for keeping her gown wrinkle-free.
“You are the definition of glamour, grace, beauty and adorableness. Congratulations!!!” wrote one person.
“Nailed it. Very proud,” added another.
A number of Aniston’s celebrity friends also commented, including actor David Spade, who teased: “You should put a dentist chair in the back seat. That’s what I do.”
Meanwhile, fellow Friends alumni Courtney Cox wrote: “So proud of you! And you’re gorgeous.”
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