Shimada starred as Lady Mariko in the 1980 minseries 'Shōgun' and won a Golden Globe for her performance, while Sawai earned the award for her portrayal of the same character at the 2025 ceremony

If Sawai wins tonight in the Best Actress category, she would be following in the footsteps of Yoko Shimada, who also won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Mariko in the 1980 Shōgun miniseries. Shimada was the first Asian actress to ever win a Golden Globe, and for the evening, she wore a traditional kimono in a floral pattern.

At the top of the Golden Globe's best-dressed list, Sawai was styled by the illustrious celebrity stylist Karla Welch, whose client roster also includes Kristen Wiig, Sarah Paulson, Olivia Wilde, and Greta Gerwig. Sawai's 2025 2025 Golden Globes red carpet look is another phenomenal moment to add to her ever-growing style file.