SAG Awards 2022 WINNERS: Thespians recognized on one of television and film’s biggest nights
SAG Awards winners revealed! Jessica Chastain’s incredible transformation into Tammy Faye earns her best actress win and King Richard’s Will Smith gets tearful over best actor victory… while CODA’s deaf cast makes history
Jessica Chastain and Will Smith earned the top individual acting awards at the glitzy televised event held at the Barker Hangar in Santa MonicaThe night of upsets was highlighted by Chastain who was recognized in the Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye as she beat out Nicole Kidman Kidman, 54, who was the betting favorite Not to be outdone was a tearful Will Smith who earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his titular role in King Richard CODA also made history at the glitzy event held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California as the deaf cast became the first ever ensemble to win top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureThe film’s Troy Kotsur was the first ever deaf individual to be recognized Jung Ho-yeon and Lee Jung-Jae earned Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Drama Series, respectively, for Squid Game Squid Game was not able to complete the sweep, however, as the series was beat out by Succession in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series category One of the most poignant moments came Michael Keaton broke down in tears during his Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series acceptance speech for Dopesick The second award of the night was given to Ariana DeBose as she earned Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in West Side Story
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Jessica Chastain and Will Smith earned the top individual acting awards at the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for their transformative titular roles.
CODA also made history at the glitzy event held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California as the deaf cast became the first ever ensemble to win top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Troy Kotsur was the first ever deaf individual to be recognized.
The night of upsets was highlighted by Chastain who was recognized in the Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye as she beat out Nicole Kidman Kidman, 54, who was the betting favorite.
The biographical film the 44-year-old actress starred in was an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker as she played the titular role.
Dynamic duo: Jessica Chastain and Will Smith earned the top individual acting awards at the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for their transformative titular roles
I love you: CODA also made history at the glitzy event held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California as the deaf cast became the first ever ensemble to win top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Troy Kotsur was the first ever deaf individual to be recognized
Meanwhile Kidman played Hollywood icon Lucille Ball in the film that followed her and husband Desi Arnaz as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
The talented A-listers faced stiff competition as they were also up against Olivia Colman (‘The Lost Daughter’), Lady Gaga (‘House of Gucci’), and Jennifer Hudson (‘Respect’).
Chastain – who underwent a major transformation to become American televangelist Tammy Faye Messner – was shocked by the win as she said: ‘Whoa! Wow. Okay. I’m real surprised. Thank you, SAG-AFTRA for this. I’m completely stunned. Thank you. I want to thank my team. I have the best team ever. Paul, Hilda, Steve, Nicole. My producer partners, Kelly and Rachel and Gigi.’
She continued her speech by thanking Andrew Garfield, who played Tammy’s husband and fellow televangelist Jim Bakker, and Tammy herself as she said: ‘And everyone in this room knows that a performance is only as good as the people around you. So I have the best acting troupe one could have with Andrew Garfield, I mean, I’m so lucky. This is a dream of mine to play Tammy Faye. She was a trailblazer. And she wrapped her arms around those who were repeatedly cast aside and she launched herself into decades of LGBTQ love, and I worked on the project for ten years, and I hope that I made her story — we made her story the way that she would be proud of.
Wow factor: The night of upsets was highlighted by Chastain who was recognized in the Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye as she beat out Nicole Kidman Kidman, 54, who was the betting favorite according to Gold Derby
Chastain was shocked by the win as she said: ‘Whoa! Wow. Okay. I’m real surprised. Thank you, SAG-AFTRA for this. I’m completely stunned. Thank you. I want to thank my team. I have the best team ever. Paul, Hilda, Steve, Nicole. My producer partners, Kelly and Rachel and Gigi’
Iconic: Chastain underwent a major transformation to become American televangelist Tammy Faye Messner
In the moment: Even after her acceptance speech, Chastain had a shocked look on her face
‘So I have the best acting troupe one could have with Andrew Garfield’: She continued her speech by thanking Andrew Garfield, who played Tammy’s husband and fellow televangelist Jim Bakker, and Tammy herself
Epic: The biographical film the 44-year-old actress starred in was an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker as she played the titular role
Disbelief: Chastain put her hands over her mouth when her name was announced
Real pals: Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waite were just as shocked as they cheered her on
In consideration: Meanwhile betting favorite Nicole Kidman played Hollywood icon Lucille Ball in the film that followed her and husband Desi Arnaz as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage
‘I wanted to be an actor my whole life. Since I was a kid, it’s the only thing I ever thought about. There were years of studying and auditioning, and not getting jobs. And I know what that feels like and the loneliness of what that feels like. For those of you who are struggling, and feeling unseen, I just want you to know to keep going, because you’re one job away. I promise. And the thing that kept me going was you. It was everyone in this room.’
Chastain concluded her speech by talking about the recent invasion of Russia into Ukraine as she said: ‘And it was this community. And I love my artistic family. And my heart is with our international family all over the world right now who is fighting for their safety and their freedom. And I love you all so much. Thank you very, very much.’
Not to be outdone was Will Smith who earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his titular role in King Richard.
The film is a look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.
Shining star: Not to be outdone was Will Smith who earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his titular role in King Richard
Looking ace: The 53-year-old actor Smith was up against: Javier Bardem (‘Being the Ricardos’), Benedict Cumberbatch (‘The Power of the Dog’), Andrew Garfield (‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’), and Denzel Washington (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’)
The 53-year-old actor Smith was up against: Javier Bardem (‘Being the Ricardos’), Benedict Cumberbatch (‘The Power of the Dog’), Andrew Garfield (‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’), and Denzel Washington (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’).
Veteran entertainer Smith – who has had a career spanning nearly four decades – said this is one of the greatest moments of his career as he was seated next to tennis great and daughter of the real-life man he played Venus Williams.
He explained: ‘Thank you all. That may have been one of the greatest moments of my career just now. Because my name was called for “King Richard” sitting next to Venus Williams. And her sister. Richard Williams is a dreamer like no one you’ve ever known.
‘He has a power of belief that borders on insanity. And sometimes tips over the border, which is absolutely necessary to take something from impossible to possible. You pushed every single day. You demanded authenticity, and you did it in such a beautiful and quiet and powerful way. And you did it wonderful justice.’
Because my name was called for “King Richard” sitting next to Venus Williams’: Veteran entertainer Smith – who has had a career spanning nearly four decades – said this is one of the greatest moments of his career as he was seated next to tennis great and daughter of the real-life man he played Venus Williams.
‘One of the greatest pleasures of my life’: The most emotional moment when Smith got tearful when talking about the young actors who played Venus and Serena – Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton – and how ‘parenting’ them at the event was a complete honor for him personally and professionally
Bond: Smith is seen in a still from the film alongside Singleton (left) and Sidney (center)
Touching: Smith, director Aunjanue Ellis, Singleton, and Sidney (seen left to right) introduced a clip from the flick earlier in the night
Game, set, match: The film is a look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams
Man with the plan: A hilarious moment came when Smith (seen in the film) thanked the Williams family for signing onto the project despite reservation
If there’s a Will, there’s a way: Smith happily posing with his new trophy in the press room
A hilarious moment came when Smith thanked the Williams family for signing onto the project despite reservation.
The Philadelphia-native said: ‘Venus, Serena, the Williams family, you entrusted me and our group with your story. You didn’t agree to put your name on it until you saw the final project. I get that. I get that. It’s cool. That’s real, that’s real, because we be messing stuff up sometimes. But when I got the call and you watched the movie and you said you loved it, I just want to say thank you very much. It was my deepest pleasure to honor your family and to tell your story to the world. Thank you all. I’m thanking to much. Thank you all. Thank you.’
The most emotional moment when Smith got tearful when talking about the young actors who played Venus and Serena – Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton – and how ‘parenting’ them at the event was a complete honor for him personally and professionally.
A tear could be seen on the talented actor’s face as he said: ‘You guys [Sidney and Singleton] are actors, so you know how sometimes your on-screen characters kind of bleed into real life. And to walk you around this room tonight to parent you on this film, to deliver you into this business has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.’
Perhaps the most shocking upset of the night came when CODA made history becoming the first ever ensemble to win top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Epic: Perhaps the most shocking upset of the night came when CODA made history becoming the first ever ensemble to win top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, pictured left to right: Troy Kotsur, Sian Heder, Daniel Durant, Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin and Eugenio Derbez
Legend: Veteran actress Marlee Matlin – who won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Academy Awards in 1987 for Children Of A Lesser God – took to the podium to accept the honor on behalf of the cast as she said via interpreter: ‘It’s a night that I’ve been waiting for for 35 years’
Unbelievable: She had a shocked look on her face as she accepted the gong
Beautiful: The deaf cast shared a sweet embrace to end the show
Golden: The film beat out heavy competition including favorite Belfast, Don’t Look Up, House of Gucci, and King Richard
Beautiful: The critically-acclaimed movie is centered around a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) named Ruby (played by Emilia Jones) who is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music by wanting to go to Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents
The film beat out heavy competition including favorite Belfast, Don’t Look Up, House of Gucci, and King Richard.
The critically-acclaimed movie is centered around a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) named Ruby (played by Emilia Jones) who is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music by wanting to go to Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
Veteran actress Marlee Matlin – who won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Academy Awards in 1987 for Children Of A Lesser God – took to the podium to accept the honor on behalf of the cast as she said via interpreter: ‘It’s a night that I’ve been waiting for for 35 years.
‘It has been time and this just validates, among those people who voted for us at SAG-AFTRA, they knew we are their peers, their equals. We are all actors and this [recognition] to really give more opportunities for other actors out there, who or whatever they may be.’
Earlier in the night Troy Kotsur made history as the 53-year-old actor was the first ever deaf actor to win an individual honor at the SAG Awards as he took home the first award in the Male Actor in a Supporting Role category for his work in the film.
In the film the talented actor played Frank Rossi, the father of the main character of the film Ruby.
What a moment: Troy Kotsur was the first ever deaf actor to win an individual honor at the SAG Awards as he took home the first award in the male actor in a supporting role category for his work in CODA
On top: He beat out A-list competition including Ben Affleck (‘The Tender Bar’), Bradley Cooper (‘Licorice Pizza’) , Jared Leto (‘House of Gucci’), and Kodi Smit-McPhee (‘The Power of the Dog’)
Incredible: The award was presented by Scenes From A Marriage co-stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac and the Meza, Arizona native was emotional as he covered his face when his name was announced
Kotsur was grateful to be part of the Screen Actors Guild as he opened his speech by saying, via interpreter: ‘Wow! Wow! Thank you so much to all the members of SAG. I am so proud to be a member. I’ve been a member since 2001, and so now I feel like I’m finally part of the family’
Transformative: In the film the talented actor played Frank Rossi, the father of the main character of the film Ruby
Well deserved: Kotsur happily posing with his new gong in the trophy room
He beat out A-list competition including Ben Affleck (‘The Tender Bar’), Bradley Cooper (‘Licorice Pizza’) , Jared Leto (‘House of Gucci’), and Kodi Smit-McPhee (‘The Power of the Dog’).
Coming into the event Kotsur already made history as he was also the first solo deaf actor to receive an individual SAG Award nomination on top of winning it.
The award was presented by Scenes From A Marriage co-stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac and the Meza, Arizona native was emotional as he covered his face when his name was announced.
Kotsur was grateful to be part of the Screen Actors Guild as he opened his speech by saying, via interpreter: ‘Wow! Wow! Thank you so much to all the members of SAG. I am so proud to be a member. I’ve been a member since 2001, and so now I feel like I’m finally part of the family. And I know you all are artists, and I know what you all know what it’s like to be a starving actor.
‘Back then I used to sleep in my car. I slept in my dressing room backstage. I couch surfed, and all of that, you feel me, right? And so thank you so much. I’m so grateful to SAG to protect us actors.’
Netflix’s Squid Game once again made its mark as Jung Ho-yeon and Lee Jung-Jae earned Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Drama Series, respectively, at the star-studded event.
Squid Game – created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk – is centered around hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes. A survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.
Ho-yeon, who played North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok, beat out heavy competition including: Jennifer Aniston (‘The Morning Show’), Elizabeth Moss (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’), Sarah Snook (‘Succession’), and Reese Witherspoon (‘The Morning Show’).
The 27-year-old model-turned-actress had tears running down her face as she addressed the audience saying via translator: ‘First and foremost, thank you so much. I have sat many a times watching you on the big screen, dreaming of one day becoming an actor. I just want to say thank you so much.’
Dynamic duo: Jung Ho-yeon (left) and Lee Jung-Jae earned Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Drama Series, respectively, for Squid Game at the SAG Awards on Sunday night
Soaring star: Ho-yeon beat out heavy competition including: Jennifer Aniston (‘The Morning Show’), Elizabeth Moss (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’), Sarah Snook (‘Succession’), and Reese Witherspoon (‘The Morning Show’)
Sweet: The 27-year-old model-turned-actress had tears running down her face as she addressed the audience saying via translator: ‘First and foremost, thank you so much. I have sat many a times watching you on the big screen, dreaming of one day becoming an actor. I just want to say thank you so much.’
Aww: She then took the mic on her own as she concluded her speech saying: ‘Thank you. Make me dream and open the door for me. I love you! Thank you!’
Signature role: She played North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok in the blockbuster series
Stunning: Ho-yeon posed up with her shiny new trophy in the press room
She then took the mic on her own as she concluded her speech saying: ‘Thank you. Make me dream and open the door for me. I love you! Thank you!’
Jung-Jae, 49, earned his individual honor over Brian Cox (‘Succession’), Billy Crudup (‘The Morning Show’), Kieran Culkin (‘Succession’), and Jeremy Strong (‘Succession’).
The actor was bewildered by the recognition as he said during his acceptance speech via translator: ‘Oh, my. Thank you so much. This is truly huge this happened to me. I did write something, but I don’t think I’m going to get to reading it.
Epic: Jung-Jae, 49, earned his individual honor over Brian Cox (‘Succession’), Billy Crudup (‘The Morning Show’), Kieran Culkin (‘Succession’), and Jeremy Strong (‘Succession’)
The actor was bewildered by the recognition as he said during his acceptance speech via translator: ‘Oh, my. Thank you so much. This is truly huge this happened to me. I did write something, but I don’t think I’m going to get to reading it’
He said: ‘Thank you so, so much, SAG-AFTRA Awards. And thank you to the global audience for all of your love for Squid game. Thank you’
Support system: The entire cast and crew of Squid Game cheered the leading man on as his name was called
Worldwide sensation: Squid Game – created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk – is centered around hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes. A survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake
‘Thank you so, so much, SAG-AFTRA Awards. And thank you to the global audience for all of your love for Squid game. Thank you.’
Earlier in the night the Netflix show earned Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
Squid Game was not able to complete the sweep, however, as the series was beat out by Succession in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series category. Other nominees included: ”The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Hulu), ‘The Morning Show’ (Apple TV Plus), and ‘Yellowstone’ (Paramount Network).’
The HBO series is centered around The Roy family who is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
Leading actor Brian Cox – who plays Logan Roy – accepted the honor with a rousing speech as he said: ‘Thank you, everybody, for everything. And, you know, we just want to — we thank HBO who have really taken care of us. We want to thank our fantastic writers. Jessie is a genius, no question about it. And these guys, you know, you can’t work — oh, Sarah. She’s not here. And Matthew.
A success: Squid Game was not able to complete the sweep, however, as the series was beat out by Succession in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series category. Other nominees included: ”The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Hulu), ‘The Morning Show’ (Apple TV Plus), and ‘Yellowstone’ (Paramount Network)’
Leading actor Brian Cox – who plays Logan Roy – accepted the honor with a rousing speech as he said: ‘Thank you, everybody, for everything. And, you know, we just want to — we thank HBO who have really taken care of us. We want to thank our fantastic writers. Jessie is a genius, no question about it. And these guys, you know, you can’t work — oh, Sarah. She’s not here. And Matthew’
‘The president of Ukraine was a comic, you know, he was a wonderful comic performer. And we should respect that for him and to come to the presidency was amazing’: Cox, 75, went on to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia as he even gave a special acknowledgement to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy
What a moment: He began his speech by having a mask with his character’s signature phrase “f*** off’ emblazoned on it
Critically-acclaimed: The HBO series is centered around The Roy family who is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company
Jumping for Roy: Brian Cox (left) and Jeremy Strong are seen holding the show’s new trophy in the press room
Not the only Strong one in the cast: Kieran Culkin showed off his athletic prowess as he curled the SAG thespian trophy
Squad goals: The cast of Succession proudly posed with their well-earned trophies
‘There’s so many not here. But we love them and we wish they were here. But, no, the other thing I want to say is about the casting people, the people who cast us. We’ve done a great job, especially on this show. And I think they need a special hand. We kind of underestimate the casters. Could you hold that? One other thing I would like to add, which I think is important to me and I hope important to you, and as actors and performers and writers and directors.’
Cox, 75, went on to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia as he even gave a special acknowledgement to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy.
He explained: ‘This is a thing that’s come to me about what’s going on in Ukraine. It’s truly, truly awful. Really awful what’s happening. It’s particularly awful in terms of the — what it’s affecting the other people, particularly in our profession. The president of Ukraine was a comic, you know, he was a wonderful comic performer. And we should respect that for him and to come to the presidency was amazing. But the thing that is really distressed me is what’s happening in Russia, to my fellow actors and actresses and performers and writers and critics, they are told under pain of high treason they cannot say a word about Ukraine. I think that is awful.
‘I think we should all stand together, and also, for those people, the people in Russia who don’t like what’s going on, and particularly the artists, I think we should join and celebrate them and hope that they can make a shift. Because I believe they can. Thank you. Thank you! Thank you so much. I knew you would come to it. Thank you.
One of the most poignant moments of the night came Michael Keaton broke down in tears after making quite an epic entrance during his Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series acceptance speech for Dopesick.
Keaton made a rolling entrance onto the stage at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California after he was announced as the winner for his work in Dopesick. His temporary absence cause presenter Salma Hayek to joke she had ‘stage fright’ at the luxe ceremony.
The latest: Michael Keaton, 70, made quite the entrance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, as he rolled onto the stage after he was stuck in the men’s room when his category was announced
The actor rolled onto the stage to collect his SAG Award after he was held up in the men’s room prior to the announcement of the award winner
The actor was cheered on by his Tinseltown colleagues as he made his way onto the stage through unconventional means
Keaton remained focused as he rolled onto the surface of the stage at the venue in Santa Monica, California
Keaton dashed toward the head of the stage, where presenter Salma Hayek was waiting with the trophy
The 70-year-old actor rolled onto the stage to collect his SAG Award after he was held up in the men’s room prior to the announcement of the award winner.
When he made it to the stage, Keaton said, ‘Sorry, quick trip to the men’s room, and it’s packed by the way – this is so nice – thank you very much.’
In his acceptance speech for his work on the Hulu project, a teary Keaton dedicated the honors to his sister Pam and late nephew Michael, who died in 2016 from an accidental overdose of heroin and fentanyl.
Keaton said, ‘Given the subject matter, this is for my nephew, Michael, and my sister, Pam. I lost Michael … and it hurts. To my sister Pam, thanks.’
His temporary absence cause presenter Salma Hayek to joke she had ‘stage fright’ at the luxe ceremony
Keaton smiled as he finally arrived on the stage to collect the trophy from Hayek, 55
In his acceptance speech for his work on the Hulu project, Keaton dedicated the honors to his sister Pam and late nephew Michael, who died in 2016 amid a battle with drug addiction, ‘given the subject matter’
Big role: Keaton in Dopesick played the role of a rural doctor named Dr. Samuel Finnix who eventually found himself addicted to drugs
Proud: Keaton seen in the press room after his big win
Keaton in Dopesick played the role of a rural doctor named Dr. Samuel Finnix who eventually found himself addicted to drugs. He expressed his gratitude for being able to tell meaningful stories in his acceptance speech.
‘There’s an argument to be made, it’s a legitimate argument, that a night like tonight is self-serving, narcissistic – it’s a legitimate argument to be made – that said, I’ll speak for myself, I am so fortunate,’ he said. ‘I’m so blessed to do what I do.
‘I have a job where I can be part of a production like Dopesick, that actually can spawn thought, conversation, actual change, who gets to have that job? Seriously how fortunate am I that good can come from what I do just because I decided to be an actor?’
Keaton added, ‘I can feel the eye-rolling right now … the “Shut and dribble, shut up and act.” The acting, I’ll quit. The shutting up, not so much.’
Keaton prevailed in a field in which he was nominated against Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Oscar Isaac (Scenes From a Marriage), Ewan McGregor (Halston) and Evan Peters (Mare of Easttown).
Earned it: The second award of the night was given to Ariana DeBose as she earned Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in West Side Story
Aww: The 31-year-old actress was emotional and tears streamed down her eyes as her name was announced by Selena Gomez and Martin Short
Eyes on the prize: She beat out Caitríona Balfe (‘Belfast’), Cate Blanchett (‘Nightmare Alley’) , Kirsten Dunst (‘The Power of the Dog’), and Ruth Negga (‘Passing)
The North Carolina native began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Oh, my gosh. Thank you. My heart is beating in my chest right now. It’s taken a long time for me to feel comfortable calling myself an actor’
Epic: She played the iconic character of Anita in the Steven Spielberg directed film which was an adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds
What a night: Ariana exuded elation as she proudly raised the well-earned SAG Award trophy before kissing it
The second award of the night was given to Ariana DeBose as she earned Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in West Side Story.
The 31-year-old actress was emotional and tears streamed down her eyes as her name was announced by Selena Gomez and Martin Short.
She beat out Caitríona Balfe (‘Belfast’), Cate Blanchett (‘Nightmare Alley’), Kirsten Dunst (‘The Power of the Dog’), and Ruth Negga (‘Passing).
Ariana played the iconic character of Anita in the Steven Spielberg directed film which was an adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
The North Carolina native began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Oh, my gosh. Thank you. My heart is beating in my chest right now. It’s taken a long time for me to feel comfortable calling myself an actor.
‘My roots come from the dance world, and the Broadway stage, and the person we see on the screen took every bit of me, but she took ten years to make, and I’m extremely proud of her and of our film. And I really do believe when you recognize one of us, you recognize all of us in a way. So thank you, SAG, for this recognition.
Golden goal: The comedy television categories were dominated by AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso as the sitcom earned Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series as well as Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Sudeikis
‘Thank you very much to all you guys first and foremost. My ensemble cast on Ted Lasso’: The 46-year-old actor accepted his individual honor via satellite as he was joined by his castmates as they are currently filming season 3 in London
Castmate Hannah Waddingham – who plays team owner Rebecca Welton – accepted the Ensemble in a Comedy Series gong as she said: ‘Oh, my gosh! Even though we’re a complete gaggle of idiots, we’re so appreciative’
Wow factor: Ted Lasso beat out ‘The Great’ (Hulu), ‘Hacks’ (HBO Max), ‘The Kominsky Method’ (Netflix), and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu)
Quite the premise: The show is centered around an American college football coach Ted Lasso heads to London to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling English Premier League soccer team
The comedy television categories were dominated by AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso as the sitcom earned Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series as well as Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Sudeikis.
The 46-year-old actor accepted his individual honor via satellite as he was joined by his castmates as they are currently filming season 3 in London.
He earned the win over comedy legends and even a castmate including Michael Douglas (‘The Kominsky Method’), Brett Goldstein (‘Ted Lasso’), Steve Martin (‘Only Murders in the Building’), and Martin Short (‘Only Murders in the Building’).
Sudeikis joked about his co-stars not being able to hug him until after the acceptance speech as he said: ‘We’ve got to save these hugs until I’m done. Just freeze, hold it. No hugging. Thank you very much to all you guys first and foremost. My ensemble cast on Ted Lasso.
Veteran: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series was won by Hacks star Jean Smart
Tough competition: The 70-year-old actress also beat out Elle Fanning (‘The Great’), Sandra Oh (‘The Chair’), and Juno Temple (‘Ted Lasso’)
Smart earned a standing ovation during her acceptance speech as she said: ‘Oh, you guys, thank you so much. I love actors, nobody gets us actors. What we do is valuable, we are the tribe’s storytellers since man crawled out the cave and sat around the fire together and it’s important’
Smart had the crowd in stitches as she joked: ‘We actually are the world’s oldest profession. Sometimes it feels like we’re the other world’s oldest profession’
Interesting: She was presented the award by Vanessa Hudgens (left) and Rosario Dawson
Amazing: The HBO Max series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (played by Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old
‘Thank you to all the writers, everybody post production, in production, our covid crew that kept everybody safe all that season. Thanks to my kids. Thanks to everybody I got to take improv classes with, my — yeah, my family, and this chosen family here. So thank you very much. Really appreciate it.’
The show is centered around an American college football coach Ted Lasso heads to London to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling English Premier League soccer team.
Castmate Hannah Waddingham – who plays team owner Rebecca Welton – accepted the Ensemble in a Comedy Series gong as she said: ‘Oh, my gosh! Even though we’re a complete gaggle of idiots, we’re so appreciative.
‘Thank you so, so much. We wish we were there with you. Thank you so apple, to Warner brothers for just making everything so perfect! Thank you so much. We wish we were there!’
Ted Lasso beat out ‘The Great’ (Hulu), ‘Hacks’ (HBO Max), ‘The Kominsky Method’ (Netflix), and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu).
Unfortunately Waddingham lost out in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series to Hacks star Jean Smart.
The 70-year-old actress also beat out Elle Fanning (‘The Great’), Sandra Oh (‘The Chair’), and Juno Temple (‘Ted Lasso’).
Impressive: Helen Mirren wowed audiences as she accepted her Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award
Beaming in: The 76-year-old Oscar winner was introduced by fellow British actress Kate Winslet, who explained she could not be there on the night
The HBO Max series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (played by Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Smart earned a standing ovation during her acceptance speech as she said: ‘Oh, you guys, thank you so much. I love actors, nobody gets us actors. What we do is valuable, we are the tribe’s storytellers since man crawled out the cave and sat around the fire together and it’s important.
‘We actually are the world’s oldest profession. Sometimes it feels like we’re the other world’s oldest profession.’
Helen Mirren – who has received a total of five SAG Awards from 13 nominations -received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor which was presented by Kate Winslet via pre-recorded video and Cate Blanchett.
Going down a storm: Taking to the stage, Mirren immediately had the audience laughing as she joked she didn’t like to say the word “sag” at her ag
Humble: Mirren said she ‘did not deserve this’
Proud: The Oscar-winning star took to the stage alongside Cate Blanchett
Winslet, 46, praised Mirren for pushing boundaries for female actresses getting older, and invited 52-year-old Blanchett to finish off the tribute before handing out the award.
‘And there, there is the conflict that I believe you all understand. Insecurity versus ego, huh? That cocktail that I believe most actors sip in the evening as they contemplate the wonderful gift they received the moment they decided to become an actor.’
‘So, any way, I’ve been thinking about what to say tonight and I waited for inspiration. And then it came. It came to me, to all those people with whom I have shared my professional life, the actors. I will talk about actors. Oh, my god, what a brilliant idea.’
Her impassioned speech garnered cheers from the audience that included movie stars such as Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon.
Mirren is the 57th actor to receive the honor as last year it was not awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kate Winslet later won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for Mare Of Easttown but was not on hand to accept the award nor did she have a video speech.
Leading up top the event there was no confirmed host for the presentation, and there hasn’t been one since 2020 when Schitt’s Creek stars Eugene Levy and Dan Levy opened and closed the show but there was an introduction and monologue done by well known actors of the stage and screen.
Absent: Kate Winslet (right) later won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for Mare Of Easttown but was not on hand to accept the award nor did she have a video speech
Hamilton stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, and Leslie Odom Jr kicked off the award show as they hit the stage after the traditional ‘I am an actor’ segment.
The accolades are given out by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Founded in 1952, the awards recognize outstanding performances in movie and prime time television.
Turning heads: The 35-year-old Oscar winner, nominated for her role as as Patrizia Reggiani in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, did not disappoint in her timeless look pulled together with matching white graphic eyeliner and diamond jewelry to match
Unexpected: To complement her flawless look, the five-foot-one beauty effortlessly strutted around in matching white stilettos that added a few extra inches of height
Wow: All in the details: The Bad Romance singer, who has won 12 Grammy Awards, wore her platinum blonde hair in chic loose waves
All designer: Hayek, who is is nominated at the event for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, wore a Gucci gown to the event
All designer: Hayek, who is is nominated at the event for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, wore a Gucci gown to the event
Impressive: Hayek is nominated at the event for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Straight out of a fairytale: Washington stood out in a bright yellow gown with a fitted bodice
Bringing the sunshine: Washington’s vibrant gown was designed by Celia Kritharioti
Breathtaking: Stylist Law Roach put together her look, which included shoes from Stuart Weitzman and jewelry from Messika Paris
Leading up to the event the Hollywood A-List descended upon the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet, proving that award season still packs a punch when it comes to glamorous red carpet arrivals.
Stars including Salma Hayek, Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett and more all went mask-free at the glitzy event where they showed off their stunning couture gowns.
Gaga, who is famous for her dramatic grand entrances, sauntered into the event rocking a floor-length white Georgio Armani gown with a jewel entrusted neckline.
Baring all: Blanchett put on a very busty display in a low-cut black dress, which hugged every inch of her toned figure
Extraordinary: Cate Blanchett, 52, left fans mesmerized with her bold look
Daring: Blanchett’s frock featured a plunging neckline embellished with large stones to draw attention to her bust
Dripping in diamonds: Selena Gomez wore a black dress with puffed sleeves, which she accessorized with a $1 million Bulgari necklace
Flawless: Her Bulgari necklace has more than 200 carats of diamonds
Beaming: The 29-year-old Only Murders in the Building actress wore her brown hair in a sleek updo
Channeling Audrey Hepburn: Her dress also had a sophisticated cutout
Classic: Nicole Kidman cut an elegant figure in a black velvet dress with a bow at the collar
Happy in love: The 54-year-old Australian actress packed on the PDA with her husband Keith Urban
Beautiful: The Being the Ricardos wore her strawberry blonde hair in curls and sported a red lipstick
Beautiful: The Being the Ricardos wore her strawberry blonde hair in curls and sported a red lipstick
Dapper: Urban wore a black velvet suit and silver studded tie
Smitten: The lovebirds celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary over the summer
Ready: Kidman and Urban posed for photos with their arms wrapped around each other as they prepared for the show
Date night: Urban and Kidman posed for picture with power couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
Power couple: The country music stars smiled as they arrived to the event arm-in-arm
Hand on hip: Hill wore silver and her hair in waves
The 35-year-old Oscar winner, nominated for her role as as Patrizia Reggiani in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, did not disappoint in her timeless look pulled together with matching white graphic eyeliner and diamond jewelry to match.
Meanwhile, her costar Salma Hayek opted for a more classic dress with a high neck and semi-sheer, polka-dot gloves.
The wife of French businessman François-Henri Pinault wore her £200k engagement ring over her semi-sheer, pink gloves.
Mesmerizing: Alexandra Daddario showed off her sensational figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday
Wow: Daddario added a touch of glam to her look with blinged-out earrings earrings
Night out: The star-studded event is being held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion and feature a lifetime achievement award for Helen Mirren
Fun: After the January Golden Globes were a non-event, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will be Hollywood’s first major, televised, in-person award show – complete with a red carpet and teary-eyed speeches – this year
Lots of dramas: Five films are nominated for the SAG Awards’ top honor, best ensemble: Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast, Sian Heder’s coming-of-age drama CODA, Adam McKay’s apocalypse comedy Don’t Look Up, Ridley Scott’s high-camp House of Gucci and Reinaldo Marcus Green’s family tennis drama King Richard
Red hot: Kirsten Dunst dazzled in a sequined off-the-shoulder red dress
The Bring It On star attended with her partner Jesse Plemons, who is the father of her two children Ennis, three, and nine-month-old James
Pretty in pink: Jennifer Hudson wowed in a one-shoulder gown with two massive floral designs on the top and waist
All decked out: She also rocked dangling pink diamond earrings and rings from Pomellato
All decked out: She also rocked dangling pink diamond earrings and rings from Pomellato
Radiant: For makeup, she wore a rosy pink smokey-eye and a glossy lipstick
Memorable: The Cats actress’ outfit was timeless and chic
Kerry Washington wowed in a stunning yellow number with a billowing skirt as Cate Blanchett put on a very busty display in a low-cut black dress, which hugged every inch of her toned figure.
Blanchett, 52, modern Hollywood glam hair look was created by celebrity hair stylist, Robert Vetica.
Selena Gomez wore a black dress with puffed sleeves, which she accessorized with a $1 million Bulgari necklace, featuring more than 200 carats of diamonds.
Glamour puss: Naomi Watts, 53, showed off her glamorous sense of style a black Fendi floor-length dress with cut-out detail at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday
Glitterati: A touch glitz was added to her look as the garment was adorned with sequins and jewels
Turning heads: Jessica Chastain went braless under a glitzy white pantsuit
Turning heads: Jessica Chastain went braless under a glitzy white pantsuit
Working it! The Molly’s Game star, 44, straightened her fiery red tresses for the occasion
Stunning: Maggie Gyllenhaal, who made her directorial debut with The Lost Daughter last year, wore a strapless black gown with a beaded bodice
Hollywood glam: Reese Witherspoon arrived in a strapless black dress with a flowing baby blue belt
Hollywood glam: Reese Witherspoon arrived in a strapless black dress with a flowing baby blue belt
Sexy: Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a black sequined dress with a cutout under the bust
Trendy: Steinfeld wore a nude lipstick and her hair in a low ponytail, which allowed onlookers to see her beautiful drop earrings
Fabulous: Elle Fanning wore a beige blouse with a bowtie and sparkly black pants
Gorgeous: Fanning wore a beige blouse with a bowtie and sparkly black pants
Bringing the glamour: Sandra Oh wore a plunging silver gown with bows on the straps and an emerald green clutch
Bringing the glamour: Sandra Oh wore a plunging silver gown with bows on the straps and an emerald green clutch
Sweet moment: (L-R) Fanning and Oh were pictured together
Fashion forward: Jared Leto wore a light blue silk with a matching vest over a beige blouse
Big deal: He earned a nod for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Paolo Gucci
Looking sharp: Andrew Garfield wore a black and silver pinstriped suit
Looking sharp: Andrew Garfield wore a black and silver pinstriped suit
Playful: Helen Mirren appeared in high spirits as she waved at photographers
Funny: The Red star hilariously emulated the pose a SAG Award while putting her arm in the air
Smiling: Mirren appeared in high spirits as she waved at photographers
Showstopping: Cynthia Erivo, 35, showcased her toned figure as she slipped into a bright red PVC gown and stepped out to attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday
All smiles! Cynthia looked sensational in the vibrant ensemble as she beamed for the cameras and proudly display her matching manicure
Edgy: She added an array of gold and silver rings along with a pair of statement diamond encrusted earrings
Looking like a winner: Jean Smart was dressed to win in a fitted burgundy gown with a ruffled neckline
Great night: Looking as radiant as ever, the 70-year-old Hacks star smiled just hours before scoring Outstanding Female Actor in a comedy series
Amazing: Smart ended up taking home her first SAG Award for her role as Vegas stand-up Deborah Vance
Commanding attention: Cox beamed as she sported a plum lipstick and a half-up, half-down hairstyle
Making an entrance: Vanessa Hudgens flaunted her toned physique with a front slit and plunging neckline
Radiant: All eyes were on the former Disney Channel star as she got her image taken by photographers
Smoldering: The High School Musical alum displayed her toned legs
Impossibly chic: Hudgens flaunted her toned physique with a front slit and plunging neckline
Power couple: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith matched in navy
Sophisticated: Jada wore a flowing blue dress with black long sleeves and a diamond necklace
Sophisticated: Jada wore a flowing blue dress with black long sleeves and a diamond necklace
Power couple: Will, who took home his first SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, smiled with his wife ahead of the show
Handsome: Bradley Cooper, who was nominated for Licorice Pizza, kept things classy, donning a black tuxedo with a black bow tie
Stunning: Emilia Jones, 20, put on a elegant display in a sheer embellished gown at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
Pretty: Emilia wore her brunette locks in a tousled hair style with a centre parting and curtain bangs
Dressed to impress: The actress was a vision of beauty in a glittering Atelier Versace gown as she hit the red carpet at the glitzy event
Dazzling: Juno was no doubt hoping that dressing like an award would give her some luck in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Excited: Mare of Easttown star Evan Peters looked sharp in a tuxedo as he vied for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Adventurous: Venus Williams sported a futuristic, one-shoulder gown, which left her red leg exposed, with a silver corset top
Elegant: HoYeon Jung wore a black dress with silver embellishments and her dark hair pulled back in a ponytail
Elegant: HoYeon Jung wore a black dress with silver embellishments and her dark hair pulled back in a ponytail
Radiant: Kim Joo-ryeong wore a pastel rainbow ombré dress with a statement necklace
Group photo: Members of the Squid Game cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Jung, Park Hae-soo, and Kim Joo-ryeong all posed together
Subtle PDA: Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter held hands as they arrived
Date night: Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner looked every inch the happy couple as they arrived to the ceremony
Beautiful: Mira Sorvino wore a bright blue suit and sequined silver bra
