By Neia Balao
8:15am PST, Jan 21, 2020
Ahead of the 72nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Jan. 26, 2020, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of our favorite inside pictures from past DGA Awards shows… starting with this snapshot of friends and frequent collaborators Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan! The duo are seen here in an embrace just after Saoirse presented Greta with a nomination medallion for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film for "Lady Bird" at the 2018 DGA Awards. Keep reading for more…
RELATED: Best inside photos from past Producers Guild Awards
The year was 2000, and "Proof of Life" co-stars Russell Crowe and Meg Ryan attended the Directors Guild of America Awards together. The couple caused a media firestorm when the queen of romantic comedies, who was married to Dennis Quaid at the time, started a romance with the "Gladiator" star.
RELATED: Notorious celeb cheating scandals
A family affair! Filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola were photographed together at the 56th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 7, 2004. That year, Sofia was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award for "Lost In Translation." She lost out to Peter Jackson for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
RELATED: Best fashion moments from DGA Awards past
From way back when! Cameron Diaz and Catherine Keener, co-stars in 1999's "Being John Malkovich," were all smiles at the 2000 Directors Guild of America Awards.
A truly historic moment! The 2018 recipient of the best directorial achievement for a first-time feature film award, Jordan Peele, is seen here presenting Bo Burnham with the same honor for his movie "Eighth Grade" at the 2019 DGA Awards.
At the 58th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger presented a nomination medallion together. The actors starred in 2005's "Brokeback Mountain," for which Ang Lee won the DGA's outstanding directing prize that year.
"Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon attended the DGA Awards in 2000. That year, "SATC" director Victoria Hochberg was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in a comedy series award for her work on the show.
Director Martin Scorsese and actor Joe Pesci mingled during the 55th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in 2003. The acclaimed filmmaker was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award for "Gangs of New York" that year.
Julianne Moore is pictured on stage at the 55th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 1, 2003. The actress presented the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film nomination for "The Hours," in which she starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep.
Silver and sleek! Cate Blanchett was photographed during the 55th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 1, 2003. This look is giving us total early-2000s vibes.
Ben Affleck accepted the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award for "Argo" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 2, 2013. The actor both directed and starred in the 2012 film.
Constance Wu is pictured on stage at the 71st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 2, 2019. The actress starred in John M. Chu's feature film adaptation of "Crazy Rich Asians," which hit theaters six months before the award show.
Halle Berry made a face during the 54th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 9, 2002.
Two great filmmakers in one photo? We are not worthy! Jordan Peele and Greta Gerwig caught up at the 70th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 3, 2018. That year, both were nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award — Jordan for "Get Out" and Greta for "Lady Bird." Ultimately, however, Guillermo del Toro took home the prize for "The Shape of Water."
On Feb. 2, 2019, Ben Stiller was the recipient of the movies for television and limited series award for "Escape at Dannemora" — the Showtime series he directed. This isn't the first project the actor has directed though. Ben also helmed projects including "Tropic Thunder," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "Zoolander 2."
Picture perfect! Gina Gershon and Ellen DeGeneres smiled for photos during the 52nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 11, 2000.
Nicole Kidman was photographed mingling with fellow attendees at the 54th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 9, 2002. The actress was in attendance to support her "Moulin Rouge!" director, Baz Luhrmann, who was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film prize that year.
Writer-producer Shonda Rhimes and longtime producing partner Betsy Beer accepted the diversity award during the 66th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Jan. 25, 2014. The prize honored their commitment to diversity as well as their continued efforts to create job opportunities for women and minorities.
Sofia Coppola, a 2004 DGA Awards outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures nominee for "Lost in Translation," flashed a smile at the awards show.
Excuse us while we try our hardest to refrain from singing "Shallow" at the top of our lungs! Bradley Cooper was photographed on stage during the 71st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 2, 2019. The actor-director was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award for "A Star is Born," which he wrote, produced and starred in alongside Lady Gaga.
Filmmaker Judd Apatow was the host of the 70th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in 2018. The acclaimed writer-comedian is the creative mind behind a plethora of beloved television series and films including the gone-too-soon "Freaks and Geeks," "Undeclared" and "Knocked Up."
2018 was a fantastic year for filmmaker Greta Gerwig, who was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award for her coming-of-age dramedy "Lady Bird." Here, she's seen posing for photos with Christine Lahti and other guests during the award ceremony that February.
Sandra Bullock took the stage during the 66th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Jan. 25, 2014. "Gravity," the film in which she starred, won big that evening — Alfonso Cuarón took home the prize for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film, beating out Martin Scorsese, David O. Russell, Steve McQueen and Paul Greengrass.
2019 was another standout year for Alfonso Cuarón — and rightfully so! Here, the Mexican filmmaker is seen accepting a DGA Awards feature film nomination medallion from "Roma" stars Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira that Feb. 2. Alfonso wasn't just a nominee in that category though — he ended up taking home the award too.
Filmmaker Jordan Peele is seen accepting a nomination medallion for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film for "Get Out" at the 2018 DGA Awards. "Get Out" actors Marcus Henderson, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford and Betty Gabriel were also on stage while Jordan received the honor.
Actor Steve Buscemi and his wife, 'Black Kites" filmmaker Jo Andres, attended the DGA Awards together in 1999. Jo passed away in 2019.
Actresses Linda Cardellini and Sarah Paulson caught up at the 71st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 2, 2019. Linda was in attendance to support her "Green Book" director, Peter Farrelly, who was nominated for the outstanding directorial achievement in feature film award that night.
Looks like someone found their seat! Topher Grace is seen settling into his spot ahead of the 2019 DGA Awards. The actor was there to support his "BlacKkKlansman" director, Spike Lee, who was nominated for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film that night. (The award went to filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón for "Roma.")
The 2019 Directors Guild of America Awards was quite the ceremony for actor-comedian Bill Hader. That year, he was the recipient of the outstanding directorial achievement in a comedy series award for "Barry." He's pictured accepting the honor.
Actress Helen Mirren and actor Lou Diamond Phillips stopped to pose for photos together during the 2019 DGA Awards.
Mimi Deaton was honored with the Franklin Schaffner Award at the 2019 DGA Awards. Mimi was the 28th recipient of the prize that's given to associate directors or stage managers in celebration of their continued service in the industry.
