Blogging The 2009 SAG Red Carpet

3 PM – Thank goodness the weather is decent today! Last year for SAG, it was pouring rain, and then it became boiling hot. It’s a beautiful LA day for an awards show.

The entire Access Hollywood team is getting ready for the red carpet to begin!

3:15 PM – Nancy O’Dell looks gorgeous today in her one strap red Alberto Makali gown, matching the red carpet. AccessHollywood.com’s Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman is further down the carpet at our fashion position.

3:16 PM – The first stars are trickling in. The stars of “The Office” are all here. Phyllis looks great!

Our first interview is with “Doubt” star Viola Davis – stunning in bright yellow.

3:39 PM – America the beautiful. Ferrara is always fashion forward and doesn’t disappoint in champagne tonight. Doesn’t get any classier than her!

3:40 PM – Kevin and Kyra. All I can think is “Ponzi scheme.” She’s stunning in black and white. He’s as dapper as ever. Oooh, here comes Darth Vader himself — James Earl Jones!

3:42 PM – JEJ! Please let him say, “This is CNN”!!!! I wish I was his friend. I am such a fanboy around stars like him. Him and… you know… Phyllis from “The Office.”

3:45 PM – “30 Rock” stars pouring in. Janis! I mean… Jenna… I mean… Jane Krakowski! Also in red – she and Nancy match.

3:48 PM – Tracy Morgan and Two-fer! What will Tracy do tonight?! Two-fer grabs the mic from Nancy and starts interview Tracy. Jane crashes the interview! They are funny — Very funny. Tracy is looking for “his daddy” (note: his father is not here at the SAG Awards with him!”).

3:55 PM – Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. She looks nothing like she just gave birth. She looks great in all white. Amy is presenting tonight. Will is now interviewing Amy. Stars like stealing our mic tonight!

3:57 PM – Teri Hatcher is also in white. She’ll be a “fab or flub” tonight though, for sure. Her hair is great. The dress is a bit much. Baroque, perhaps? Rococo?

3:58 PM – Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. I need this guy’s hair product. After Dempsey/Billy/Simon Baker, he has the best guy’s hair in Hollywood.

I finally saw “Frost/Nixon” last night. In my mind, it’s the best film of the year.

I see the stars of “Entourage” sauntering in. They are some cool cats. Who says “cool cats” anymore? Apparently… me.

Up next – Gary Oldman.

4:01 PM – Laura Dern. One of the nicest women in Hollywood. Her husband, Ben Harper, is standing off to the side. If you haven’t listened to his music before… You’re missing out! Get thyself to iTunes now.

4:03 PM – Laura Dern is in black tight-fitting Burberry. Her dress looks incredible up close.

4:05 PM – Eric McCormack’s here — his new series “Trust Me” just premiered on TNT, which broadcasts SAG. It’s another show about the ad industry. Seems popular now.

4:07 PM – Nancy vs. Piven – they have great chemistry together though. They’re laughing and having a great time duringthis interview!

Dana Delaney walks up in emerald green. She has a very nice brooch on – everyone loves a nice brooch at SAG!

4:11 PM – The cast of “Slumdog Millionaire” is here together. Dev is smiling ear to ear. So is Danny Boyle.

4:12 PM – Best dressed today, again, might be Kate Winslet! In dark purple! Freida Pinto is next to her in light purple.

4:14 PM – Anne Hathaway is on our platform now, also in white. White is the color of the night. Must be inspired by Michelle Obama! Anne’s dress is Grecian.

Anne says that her dog wanted to jump in the car and come with her tonight. Too cute!

4:16 PM – Kenneth the page (Jack McBrayer) — come baaaack Kenneth!

Now heeeere’s Alec!

His date is daughter Ireland who’s hair is dyed jet black. She’s taller than him. She’s only 13 — she tells us that she just grabbed her dress from her mom’s closet (that’s Kim Basinger, for those who are paying attention!).

Kate Winslet is in Narcisco Rodriguez and she is so humble talking about the Golden Globes.

4:24 PM – Brad and Angie walk in! Wow! This is EARLY for them to arrive! They seem to be in a great mood tonight!

And here comes Angelina! In flowing deep blue Max Azria!

4:30 PM – Angelina is also in a great mood! Nancy and she talk about how hard it is to leave the kids at home. And she breaks news to us that she thinks now is the time for more kids!

4:33 PM – We’re with the “Slumdog” cast! “Who wants to watch Access Hollywood?!” the game show host from the show asks in the “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” voice.

4:35 PM – Amy Adams is in plum. She never makes a bad fashion choice.

Mickey Rourke just zipped by.

4:40 PM – The carpet is slowing down a bit. I think everyone is chasing Brad and Angie down the carpet.

4:45 PM – Mickey Rourke comes back to talk with us. He breaks news to Access Hollywood! The boys from the WWE want him to do Wrestlemania and he says he’s gonna do it!

4:48 PM – The carpet has been closed down at our end. Our end being, the first position! There could be a straggler or two, but no doubt by now they’re rushing everyone into their seats.

It was a very fun day down at the Shrine today. Lots of action and everyone was in a great mood! Be sure to tune in to TBS or TNT tonight to watch, and watch Access Hollywood tomorrow night for all of Nancy and Shaun’s great interviews. 

And CLICK HERE for all the latest SAG photos and updates throughout the night!

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