The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards took place recently at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This event often sets the stage for the Oscars, which are just a week away.
Sunday’s event was hosted by Kristen Bell, who stars in “Nobody Wants This” and was nominated herself. The awards were presented by Audi and streamed live on Netflix.
In the television categories, the show “Shōgun” shone brightly. With five nominations, it walked away with multiple honors, including awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, as well as the best ensemble performance in a drama series. Even the stunt performers from the show took home their own award!
“Only Murders In The Building” also had a successful night. It claimed the best comedy ensemble award, and Martin Short won an individual award, despite being absent due to a Covid diagnosis.
For film categories, no single production dominated the awards. Timothée Chalamet won the award for best leading male actor, and Demi Moore earned the award for best leading female actor. “Conclave” was recognized as the best film ensemble.
One of the standout moments of the night was Jane Fonda receiving the lifetime achievement award. Her heartfelt speech challenged her peers to lead with empathy, a sentiment that resonated with many in attendance.
A Look at Some Key Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown” – *WINNER
- Daniel Craig, “Queer”
- Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”
- Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
- Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Demi Moore, “The Substance” – *WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Jonathan Bailey, “Wicked”
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” – *WINNER
- Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Last Showgirl”
- Danielle Deadwyler, “The Piano Lesson”
- Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
- Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez” – *WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- “Anora”
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave” – *WINNER
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “The Bear”
- “Hacks”
- “Only Murders In The Building” – *WINNER
- “Shrinking”
These wins showcase the incredible talent and diversity present in today’s film and television landscape. The SAG Awards continue to be a highlight in the awards season, coming to a close right before the much-anticipated Oscars.
