CDG Awards Live Blog And Winners List
February 21, 2018
CDG Awards Live Blog And Winners List
Awards season’s most well-designed and styled evening is set to take place tonight with the 20th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which celebrates excellence in film, TV and short-form costume design. The ceremony takes place tonight at the Beverly Hilton and we will be giving live coverage of the event.
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Hosted this year by Jane the Virgin‘s Gina Rodriguez, the CDG Awards will honor excellence on the big and small screen in separate categories including contemporary, period and fantasy/sci-fi categories. No project can get multiple nominations and the field includes some titles that have been getting plenty of attention during awards season including The Shape of Water, Lady Bird, I, Tonya, Get Out, and Dunkirk. But all eyes will be on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread — mainly because it is a film about meticulous fashion designer played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Costume designer Mark Bridges worked on the film and he has an impressive track record, having won an Oscar for The Artist in 2012.
On the flip side, there are plenty of other films and TV shows that haven’t been in the awards season spotlight that are getting their due for their snazzy costume design including Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Murder on the Orient Express, GLOW, The Crown, Feud, among many others.
Read our live updates below in the live blog where we will be posting winners and notable moments from the ceremony.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 201810:07 pm
So that is a wrap on the 20th Costume Designers Guild Awards! See y’all next year!
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 201810:07 pm
That’s all folks.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 201810:06 pm
Johnston thanks Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis: ” between the two, have taken me on a journey of discovery… because of them I have often been on the cusp of new technology… it had enriched my career”
“For me, costume design is telling the story without the words… I feel very lucky to be a part of the stories that have come my way.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 201810:05 pm
Joanna Johnston accepts the Career Achievement Award.
Congratulations, Joanna Johnston on your Career Achievement Award! #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/f8Gs24yEj6
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 201810:03 pm
Johnston, “This will be brief because I know you all want to go to bed – or another bar.” Thank you Johnston.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 201810:02 pm
Sally Field on deck and brought along with the pink sweater she wore in Forrest Gump and a quilt with the fabrics from Lincoln costumes, both from the two times, she’s worked with Johnston.
“I cherish every single moment that I have worked with my brilliant friend Joanna Johnston.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 201810:01 pm
Johnston was the costume designer on Forrest Gump and Lincoln, which both stars Sally Field.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 201810:00 pm
Well this was a pleasant surprise…
Surprise! @sally_field takes the stage to present Joanna Johnston with the #CDGA20 Career Achievement Award! pic.twitter.com/PeesXQKzwS
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:54 pm
Kennedy praises her frequent costume designer collaborator Johnston for her “instinctive grasp of the vital role of costume design.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:53 pm
She was nominated for a CDGA in 2003 for ABout a Boy and then again in 2013 for Lincoln.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:52 pm
Joanna Johnston is a two-time Oscar nominee. She received nods for Allied and Lincoln.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:51 pm
Last award of the night…
The incredible Kathleen Kennedy is here to present the Career Achievement Award to Oscar-nominated costume designer Joanna Johnston! #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/YcLH7bMEkq
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:50 pm
This is Sequeira’s first CDGA nomination and win!
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:49 pm
Was honestly surprised that Shape of Water won. I was expecting Phantom Thread to win considering it’s a movie about fashion and all.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:49 pm
“I truly have nothing prepared, my apologies,” Sequeira joked. “I just want to say, all of this is a gift. There are so many people in the world that work an entire lifetime hating what they do.. and we get to do what we love.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:48 pm
(By the way…Rufus Sewell presented the award for Excellence in Period Film)
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:47 pm
WINNER
Excellence in Period Film
The Shape of Water – Luis Sequeira
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:45 pm
Hemming won a CDGA in 2009 for The Dark Knight and was nominated twice before that. She also won an Oscar in 2000 for Topsy-Turvy.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:44 pm
WINNER
Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film
Wonder Woman – Lindy Hemming
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:43 pm
Up next is… Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film presented by Tony Hale and Anna Camp.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:43 pm
Washington, “I don’t really know who a character is until I know what shoes she wears… I have relied on the wisdom and genius of costume designers my whole career.”
She continued, “The opportunity for partnership is such a blessing.” Speaking to Paolo,”we have cried together in fittings. We’re stood by each other’s side when we heard that the network was going to create a clothing line inspired by Olivia Pope, Lyn and I stood together and said “not without us’… We wanted to move the audience to a deeper truth because we know that a pair of shoes can do that.”
“You guys allow us to be most vulnerable… thank you for allowing us to be the artist that we are and giving us a safe place.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:41 pm
And here’s some video of Washington praising Paolo.
Spotlight Award recipient @kerrywashington shows some love for Scandal costume designer @LynPaolo #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/tnLccYpAaT
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:39 pm
Side note: Lyn Paolo has been nominated three times for CDGAs; once for The West Wing and twice for Scandal.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:38 pm
Seriously, here she is accepting the Spotlight Award.
“I don’t know who a character is until I know what shoes she wears.” –@kerrywashington accepting the Spotlight Award at #CDGA20 #KerryWashington pic.twitter.com/NwM3JtiE4J
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:37 pm
.@kerrywashington receiving her Spotlight Award at #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/4nTKUpVGNU
— Dino-Ray Ramos (@DinoRay) February 21, 2018
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Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:35 pm
Lyn Paolo, Scandal’s costume designer, getting emotional “I have had a great seven seasons with Ms. Washington. You would all be blessed to work with her if you get the opportunity… I’m sad it’s over. You love of costumes and the process of storytelling, all that is self-evident in your body of work…I can’t wait to see what you do next.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:32 pm
Kerry Washington on the CDGA red carpet tonight.
This year’s Spotlight Award honoree, Kerry Washington. #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/zRjyOJ3vt1
— CDG Local 892 (@CDGlocal892) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:30 pm
Needless to say, this Spotlight Award has a glamorous track record…especially now with the the gorgeous Kerry Washington.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:29 pm
The year before Collins was the immaculate Cate Blanchett.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:27 pm
Last year’s honoree was Lily Collins.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:27 pm
“When I grow up I want to be just like Kerry Washingon. But there’s a big problem, she just too much… she’s the most genuine person in this business and just a kickass woman,” lauded Longoria.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:26 pm
She’s presenting Kerry Washington with the Spotlight Award, which honors an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special awareness of the role and importance of costume design.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:24 pm
Eva Longoria is presenting the next statue
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:24 pm
Taking a moment to thank the sponsors: Rodriguez thanked Amazon Prime “who I have to thank for making lose a month of my life binging The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:24 pm
The win for the figure skating centric film is appropriate considering we are neck deep in the Olympics.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:21 pm
This is Johnson’s first CDGA nom and win! She was also nominated for a BAFTA for I, Tonya.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:20 pm
WINNER
Excellence in Contemporary Film
I, Tonya – Jennifer Johnson
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:19 pm
.@GraceandFrankie’s @LilyTomlin, @BrooklynDecker, and @MrsJuneDiane are presenting the #CDGA20 award for Excellence in Contemporary Film! #costumedesign pic.twitter.com/YBA1dYNpOE
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:19 pm
They certainly are breezing through this ceremony!
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:17 pm
WINNER
Excellence in Short Form Design
P!NK: “Beautiful Trauma”, Music Video – Kim Bowen
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:17 pm
Up next is…Excellence in Short Form Design presented by Sarah Hyland.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:16 pm
“Costumes are a way we present ourselves to the world and engage in who we are so it can’t be a blank statement… It this sacred partner where you help the story and the actor. “
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:15 pm
“It is always about story and character.” – @RealGDT #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/xDkhmxH383
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:15 pm
Come to think of it, I’m pretty sure all of del Toro’s films have awesome costume designers.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:14 pm
Del Toro’s 2016 film Crimson Peak earned a CGDA nomination for costume designer Kate Hawley.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:12 pm
Del Toro: I very fortunate to be here and I’m very fortunate that this is not the production design guild. I’d be much less popular, he said, aadmitting” I can be a bastard sometimes”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:11 pm
Luis Sequeira previously worked with del Toro on the FX series The Strain.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:11 pm
Luis Sequeira, the costume designer of Shape Of Water, takes the stage to thanks Del Toro “for allowing me to be but a brush on your canvas”
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:06 pm
Talking about Del Toro’s monsters which, Jones said, he refers to as “the patron saints of imperfection and asks ” why should they get the girl”
“He loves stories where the voiceless and the invisible triumphs… he asks us to see each other and choose to connect and love.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:03 pm
The award recognizes a person’s support of Costume Design and creative partnerships with Costume Designers. Last year’s honoree was Meryl Streep.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20189:02 pm
Del Toro is being honored with the Distinguished Collaborator Award.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20189:01 pm
Doug Jones from The Shape Of Water is on deck to honor Guillermo Del Toro. “I have had the pleasure of playing eleven of his creatures.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:59 pm
This is Petrie’s CDGA nomination and win!
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:59 pm
Jane Petrie’s past work includes Black Mirror and War Machine.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:59 pm
Patrie thanks Netflix “for leaving us along and trusting us so that we can be nimble”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:57 pm
WINNER
Excellence in Period Television
The Crown – Jane Petrie
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:56 pm
Next up is… Excellence in Period Television presented by Star Trek Discovery‘s Wilson Cruz and Sonequa Martin-Green.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:55 pm
She is essentially slaying the costume game when it comes to royal-wear.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:55 pm
“I’m proud to wear black and I’m proud of the movement.” Clapton said, adding “we need to examine bullying and misogynistic bullying,” which costume designers experience all too open she points out.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:55 pm
She also is a four-time Emmy winner, winning three times for GoT and another trophy for The Crown.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:54 pm
Clapton has previously won two CDGAs for Game of Thrones.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:52 pm
WINNER:
Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television
Game of Thrones – Michele Clapton
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:51 pm
Kaela Settle and Colton haynes are presenting Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Television
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:51 pm
Mark Hamill introducing John Mollo.
The Force is strong tonight. @HamillHimself inducts #StarWars costume designer John Mollo into the Hall of Fame! #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/MYnSiuXP3f
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:50 pm
“John’s hallmark was authenticity, and it shows through everything he designs… John was a force all on his own. Well done my friend.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:49 pm
Mollo Won an Oscar in 1978 for his costume design for Star Wars and again in 1983 for Gandhi.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:48 pm
It’s appropriate that Luke Skywalker honor Star Wars costume designer John Mollo for the CDGA Hall of Fame.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:46 pm
“Ruth Carter, remember me!” Schpak jokes as she mentions the Black Panther designers in her speech.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:45 pm
Schpak receiving her award from Salvador Perez.
It’s @cdglocal892 President @mrsalperez presenting the Distinguished Service Award to Maggie Schpak of Metal Arts Studio! #CDGA20 pic.twitter.com/Q4PYcH7o4B
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Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:42 pm
Schpak worked on pieces worn by Vulcans in the earlier Star Trek movies.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:41 pm
“I really thought I was just going to get a little plaque, this is really cool,” says Schpak during her acceptance speech.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:40 pm
This year’s Distinguished Service Award is going to jeweler and metalworker Maggie Schpak. The award recognizes a person whose specialties and talents contribute to the craft and art of costume design.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:38 pm
CDG president Salvador Perez addresses the crowd: “Our government is trying to disband unions but we must stand together”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:35 pm
She was also previously nominated for a CDGA for her work on Westworld, Pan Am, and Masters of Sex.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:35 pm
Ane Crabtree was also nominated for an Emmy for her work on The Handmaid’s Tale.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:35 pm
“Damnit I wanted to be awesome up here” Carbtree says, stunned at her win.
Giving a shoutout to #MeToo and Times Up “It’s a great time to be a woman and it’s a great time to be a multicultural woman… to every brown skin little girl or boy, if you have a dream, dream big.”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:31 pm
First winner of the evening:
Excellence in Contemporary Television
The Handmaid’s Tale – Ane Crabtree
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:31 pm
Rachel Brosnahan and Marin Hinkle give out the first award.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:30 pm
Last year La La Land and Hidden Figures won CDG Awards, but the Oscar went to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:29 pm
Scoring a CDG Award doesn’t necessarily mean a guaranteed Oscar win — but it doesn’t hurt. The guild’s film winners only have struck Oscar gold in nine of the CDG Awards’ 18 years.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:27 pm
Rachel Sage Kunin has also done costume design for Dallas and Longmire.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:26 pm
…and as we all know, Rodriguez won a Golden Globe for her role in Jane the Virgin in 2015.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:24 pm
She gives a heartfelt shoutout to her Jane The Virgin costume designer Rachel Sage Kunin, who dressed her for tonight.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:24 pm
Gina Rodriguez at tonight’s CDGA red carpet:
Our host for this evening’s #CDGA20 is actress, philanthropist, and producer @HereIsGina! pic.twitter.com/yBv8ro4Gcu
— CDGA (@CostumeAwards) February 21, 2018
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Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:23 pm
“Costumes bring characters to life and help in finding and discovering who those characters are”
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:22 pm
…she also stars in Alex Garland’s forthcoming sci-fi pic Annihilation.
Amanda N'Duka
February 20, 20188:22 pm
Jane the Virgin‘s Gina Rodriguez has taken the stage to open the event.
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:22 pm
Amanda N’Duka is on the scene!
Dino-Ray Ramos
February 20, 20188:20 pm
We’re live at the 20th annual CDG Awards!