The Best Looks From the 2025 National Board of Review Gala

The 2025 awards season continues on tonight with the 2025 National Board of Review Gala. The annual ceremony—hosted by Willie Geist in New York City this year—will celebrate excellence in filmmaking across several categories, including best picture, director, and actors. The event is set to draw all of the expected Oscar frontrunners this year (including Maria’s Angelina Jolie), and special awards will be handed out to honorees such as Babygirl’s Nicole Kidman (best actress), Anora’s Mikey Madison (breakthrough performance), and Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, among others.

The red carpet before the ceremony, meanwhile, is sure to offer plenty of glamorous fashions. In past years, stars like Anne Hathaway and Lily Gladstone have shown up to the event in their finest formal gowns, and by the looks of things, the 2025 assortment is no different. Given that the event is lower stakes than, say, the Golden Globes or Academy Awards, you can expect A-list stars to experiment and bring out more unexpected looks—whether they be custom, vintage, or fresh off the catwalk.

Without further ado, see all of the best looks from the 2025 National Board of Review Gala.