By Neia Balao
8:17am PST, Jan 10, 2020
Ahead of the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 18, 2020, Wonderwall.com is celebrating the event with a look back at the best inside photos from past star-studded PGA shows…. starting with "Avengers" franchise alums Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch! The actors playfully posed backstage at the 25th Annual PGAs on Jan. 19, 2014. Keep reading for more…
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Oh, how we miss Brangelina… Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt posed for a photo together during the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 21, 2012. That year, Brad and fellow "Moneyball" producers Michael De Luca and Rachael Horovitz were nominated for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for outstanding producer of theatrical motion pictures — though ultimately, producer Thomas Langmann took home the award for his work on "The Artist."
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Writer-producer Shonda Rhimes accepted the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 23, 2016. The honor was in celebration of Shonda's 20 years of creating award-winning television. That year, the genius behind beloved shows like "Grey's Anatomy," "How to Get Away with Murder," "Scandal" and "Private Practice" also received the Producers Guild of America's Norman Felton Award, which honors an outstanding producer of episodic television drama.
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A total throwback! This pic of Will Smith and George Clooney was snapped at the 18th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 22, 2006.
"Get Out" and "Us" filmmaker Jordan Peele is seen here speaking on stage at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. That night, the writer-actor-comedian took home the Stanley Kramer Award for his critically acclaimed film "Get Out."
Reunited! "I, Tonya" co-stars Margot Robbie and Allison Janney presented a prize at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018.
Talented actress Anne Hathaway is pictured here with husband Adam Shulman at the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 26, 2013. The then newlyweds looked absolutely smitten with one another.
Actress Laurie Metcalf and writer-director Greta Gerwig shared the podium at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. Laurie and Greta worked together on the 2017 coming-of-age drama "Lady Bird," which Laurie co-starred in and Greta wrote and directed!
The ever-iconic Jane Fonda accepted the Stanley Kramer Award at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2019. The producer-actress was given the accolade, which honors those who raise public awareness of important social issues, for her lifetime activism and philanthropic work.
We love Alicia Keys! The Grammy-winning musician performed songs honoring filmmaker Steven Spielberg at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards back on Jan. 21, 2012.
Eddie Redmayne and Amanda Seyfried looked picture-perfect in this behind-the-scenes photo taken at the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 26, 2013. These two definitely know how to work a lens (just look at their smizes!).
Buzz Lightyear and Woody in real life! "Toy Story" franchise actors Tom Hanks and Tim Allen lit up the stage with their infectious laughs at the 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 21, 2010.
Director Tom Hooper and actor-director-producer Sean Penn were photographed together at the 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 22, 2011. Sean was honored with the Stanley Kramer Award, which celebrates films that illuminate provocative social issues. Sean made history that year as it was the first time an individual and not a movie took home the prize.
At the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 23, 2016, Lady Gaga performed "Til It Happens to You" to commemorate the 2015 documentary "The Hunting Ground," which addressed the widespread pervasion of campus rape and what happens to victims upon sharing their stories. Gaga co-wrote the Oscar-nominated track with Diane Warren.
"La La Land" collaborators Damien Chazelle and Jordan Horowitz enjoyed the show at the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 28, 2017. That year, "La La Land" won the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, which celebrates an outstanding producer of theatrical motion pictures.
One of our favorite celebrity couples, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, cuddled up for the camera during the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards dinner on Jan. 28, 2017.
"Grey's Anatomy" alum Patrick Dempsey presented the producer of the year prize at the 2006 PGAs on Jan. 22, 2006. That same year, his ABC show was nominated for best TV drama.
Filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow spoke on stage at the 21st Annual PGAs on Jan. 24, 2010. Kathryn won the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for her exceptional work on "The Hurt Locker," a war drama she both directed and co-produced.
Jason Segel announced a winner at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 21, 2012. The beloved comedy star couldn't resist making a funny face when he opened the envelope.
A talented trio if we've ever seen one! Janelle Monae, Barry Jenkins and Adele Romanski posed together backstage at the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 28, 2017. Three months before the PGAs, their critically acclaimed film "Moonlight" hit theaters. Janelle acted in the movie, which was written and directed by Barry and produced by Adele.
A good ol' reunion! Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman posed for a photo during the 28th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 28, 2017. These two stars worked together in the 2014 Rowan Joffé-directed drama "Before I Go to Sleep."
We love him 3000! Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr., hit the stage at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2019, ahead of the theatrical release of "Avengers: Endgame." He sure does seem to emulate Tony Stark in this image!
"The Handmaid's Tale" star Elisabeth Moss spoke at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. The acclaimed dystopian television series won big that night: Its producers took home the Norman Felton Award for outstanding producer of episodic television drama for its first season.
Viola Davis absolutely stunned at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 21, 2012. The actress was there to support the nominated producers of her 2011 Tate Taylor-directed drama "The Help."
Bryan Cranston accepted the Norman Felton Award for outstanding producer of episodic television drama for his work on "Breaking Bad" on Jan. 24, 2015, at the 26th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
"A Star is Born" actor, writer, director and producer Bradley Cooper took the stage at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2019. The musical movie was nominated for best film that year.
Another award for the critically acclaimed writer! Amy Sherman-Palladino accepted the Norman Lear Achievement in Television Award for her successful career in the TV industry at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2019. She's creative mind behind beloved shows with cult followings including "Gilmore Girls" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
Samuel L. Jackson presented the Darryl F. Zanuck producer of the year award on Jan. 22, 2005, during the 16th Annual Producers Guild Awards. The honor was given to Diana Ossana and James Schamus for their work on "Brokeback Mountain," which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger.
Director-producer Ava DuVernay was celebrated at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. Ava received the Visionary Award, which recognizes producers for their cultural contributions through inspired storytelling. The talented filmmaker's body of work includes "13th," a hard-hitting documentary about racial relations in America, and the critically acclaimed TV show "Queen Sugar."
A well-deserved win if you ask us! Brad Pitt accepted the Visionary Award at the 26th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 24, 2015. The actor was honored for the work his production company, Plan B Entertainment, does to promote uplifting storytelling. The company's impressive roster includes films like "Selma," "12 Years A Slave" and "The Departed."
Michael B. Jordan looked cool, calm and collected on stage at the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 23, 2016. The actor's breakout film "Creed" hit theaters two months before the PGAs.
Tom Hanks posed for the camera in the pressroom at the 20th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 24, 2009. Along with fellow producers Gary Goetzman, Frank Doelger, David Coatsworth and Steven Shareshian, Tom was honored with the David L. Wolper Award for outstanding producer of long-form television for their work on "John Adams."
Gwyneth Paltrow stood on stage with writer-director-producer Ryan Murphy at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. That year, Ryan went home with the Norman Lear Award.
Actress Betty Gabriel and writer-comedian Jordan Peele posed together at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. Betty appeared in Jordan's 2017 flick "Get Out," which was nominated that night.
Amanda Seyfried presented Jonas Rivera with the prize for outstanding producer of animated theatrical motion pictures at the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 23, 2016. The filmmaker was honored for his work on the 2015 Disney Pixar animated flick "Inside Out."
British actor Daniel Kaluuya is seen on stage at the 29th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 20, 2018. He was there to support the producers of his 2017 horror film "Get Out."
Actor Steve Carell and rapper-actor Common presented an award together at the 26th Annual PGAs on Jan. 24, 2015.
"Gilmore Girls" creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino received the Danny Thomas Award for outstanding producers of episodic television comedy for their hit Amazon Prime series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" at the 30th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2019. That year, Amy also took home the Norman Lear Award in honor of her exceptional career in television.
