Viola Davis‘ Gucci gown for the Golden Globe Awards 2025 red carpet was more than just dramatic for her big night as the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. It was not just any award night for Davis who rightly wore the reworked custom sequined rainbow dress again to normalize outfit repeating.

The award was presented by Davis' "Doubt" co-star and close friend Meryl Streep, herself having received the DeMille in 2017.

At Friday night's first annual Golden Gala, Viola Davis was recognized for her outstanding contributions to entertainment with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, one of two lifetime achievement awards presented by the Golden Globes.

Davis' stylist Elizabeth Stewart also styled Cate Blanchett in a re-worn designer ensemble for the 2025 Golden Globes

Viola Davis accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award, which was presented by Meryl Streep, a nod to 2017 when Viola presented the same prestigious award to Meryl. In her acceptance spe

This is my testimony,’ Davis said after accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award. Viola Davis at the Golden Gala: A Celebration of Excellence at The Beverly Hilton on January 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.