It was a night filled with very few surprises as The 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards unfolded on Saturday night. In fact, many of the surprises came from the presenters as the casts of The Devil Wears Prada, The Fly, Modern Family and Breaking Bad took the stage to present the actors with The Actor.
Oppenheimer, the film delving into J. Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb’s development, emerged as a major winner, securing the prize for Best Cast along with individual accolades for Cillian Murphy’s lead performance and Robert Downey Jr.‘s supporting role. The drama, which unexpectedly found success at the box office last summer, is now considered a front-runner for the upcoming Academy Awards.
In the television categories, HBO’s Succession was recognized as the Best Ensemble in a Drama Series, while FX’s The Bear earned the Best Comedy Series Ensemble prize for its portrayal of the intense environment of restaurant life.
Surprise wins marked the evening, with Elizabeth Debicki of The Crown capturing the Leading Actress in a Drama Series award for her portrayal of Princess Diana. Pedro Pascal’s performance in The Last of Us also took home a surprise victory, with Pascal himself expressing astonishment during his acceptance speech.
Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, stars of The Bear, secured awards for Best Actor and Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series, respectively. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, co-stars of Beef, claimed top acting honors for a TV movie or mini-series.
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Winners like Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) used their platform to reflect on the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts, emphasizing the importance of empathy and perseverance in their acceptance speeches. “For every actor out there still waiting in the wings for their chance, let me tell you your life can change in a day,” Randolph coached to loud applause, adding, “Keep going.”
Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand received the SAG Life Achievement Award, reminiscing about her childhood dreams of Hollywood despite initial discouragement from her mother. Streisand’s determination to pursue her passion resonated with the audience, encapsulating the essence of her remarkable career.
The SAG Awards marked a significant shift as they were broadcast live on Netflix for the first time, allowing for more freedom of expression among winners and presenters. This change occurred amidst a turbulent period in Hollywood, marked by labor strife and economic disruption due to the impact of streaming platforms on traditional royalties and compensation models.
Overall, the 30th SAG Awards celebrated outstanding performances while providing a platform for reflection on the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.
See the full list of winners below.
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- “American Fiction”
- “Barbie”
- “The Color Purple”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Oppenheimer” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Bradley Cooper – “Maestro”
- Colman Domingo – “Rustin”
- Paul Giamatti – “The Holdovers”
- Cillian Murphy – “Oppenheimer” — WINNER
- Jeffrey Wright – “American Fiction”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Annette Bening – “Nyad”
- Lily Gladstone – “Killers of the Flower Moon” — WINNER
- Carey Mulligan – “Maestro”
- Margot Robbie – “Barbie”
- Emma Stone – “Poor Things”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Sterling K. Brown – “American Fiction”
- Willem Dafoe – “Poor Things”
- Robert De Niro – “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Robert Downey Jr. – “Oppenheimer” — WINNER
- Ryan Gosling – “Barbie”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Emily Blunt – “Oppenheimer”
- Danielle Brooks – “The Color Purple”
- Penelope Cruz – “Ferrari”
- Jodie Foster – “Nyad”
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph – “The Holdovers” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- “The Crown”
- “The Gilded Age”
- “The Last of Us”
- “The Morning Show”
- “Succession” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- “Abbot Elementary”
- “Barry”
- “The Bear” — WINNER
- “Only Murders in the Building”
- “Ted Lasso”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Brian Cox – “Succession”
- Billy Crudup – “The Morning Show”
- Kieran Culkin – “Succession”
- Matthew Macfadyen – “Succession”
- Pedro Pascal – “The Last of Us” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Aniston – “The Morning Show”
- Elizabeth Debicki – “The Crown” — WINNER
- Bella Ramsey – “The Last of Us”
- Keri Russell – “The Diplomat”
- Sarah Snook – “Succession”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
- Alex Borstein – “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Rachel Brosnahan – “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary”
- Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear” — WINNER
- Hannah Waddingham – “Ted Lasso”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Brett Goldstein – “Ted Lasso”
- Bill Hader – “Barry”
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach – “The Bear”
- Jason Sudeikis – “Ted Lasso”
- Jeremy Allen White – “The Bear” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Uzo Aduba – “Painkiller”
- Kathryn Hahn – Tiny Beautiful Things”
- Brie Larson – “Lessons in Chemistry”
- Bel Powley – “A Small Light”
- Ali Wong – “Beef” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Matt Bomer – “Fellow Travelers”
- Jon Hamm – “Fargo”
- David Oyelowo – “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”
- Tony Shalhoub – “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie”
- Steven Yeun – “Beef” — WINNER
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
- “Ahsoka”
- “Barry”
- “Beef”
- “The Last of Us” — WINNER
- “The Mandalorian”
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
- “Barbie”
- “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
- “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
- “John Wick: Chapter 4”
- “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” — WINNER
Lily Gladstone’s win over Emma Stone, has to have oddsmakers relooking at their odds for who will win the Best Actress category at the Oscars.
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