Get ready to roll out the red carpet as we dive into the dazzling world of the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards! Celebrating the crème de la crème of film and television, the SAG Awards honor stellar performances and unforgettable ensembles that bring stories to life.
In this article, we explore the glamour, the grit, and the groundbreaking moments that made the Screen Actors Guild Awards held Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In addition to the winners below, Jane Fonda received the SAG Life Achievement Award
FILMS
Ensemble ( Conclave)
The papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble and Timothée Chalamet took best actor at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season.
Female Actor In A Leading Role (Demi Moore, The Substance)
Demi Gene Moore is an American actress and producer. After rising to prominence in the early 1980s, Moore became the world’s highest-paid actress by 1995. She is recognized as a pioneer for equal salary for women in Hollywood. Moore fought to land the role in The Substance. When she got the script from her agent, she says, “I was fully captivated by the subject matter that it was delving in, and also the unique way that Coralie was looking to explore this
Male Actor In A Leading Role (Timothee Chalamet, A Complete Unknown)
Timothée Hal Chalamet is an American and French actor and film producer. His accolades include an award in the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and four BAFTA Film Awards. A Complete Unknown is a 2024 American biographical musical drama film directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Cocks, about American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Female Actor In A Supporting Role (Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez)
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the six highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three, Emilia Perez is a film about a Mexican lawyer who was offered an unusual job to help a notorious cartel boss retire and transition into living as a woman, fulfilling a long-held desire.
Male Actor In A Supporting Role (Kieran Culkin, The Real Pain)
Kieran Kyle Culkin is an American actor. Known for portraying distasteful yet sympathetic characters across stage and screen, his accolades include two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award, the movie is about a mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.
Stunt Ensemle ( The Fall Guy)
An action comedy about the movies, it’s a noisy, cutesie and violent love letter to the unheralded art of the stunt performers, the “Fall Guys” and Gals who take the tumbles, race and roll the cars and let themselves be set on fire if the script demands it.
TELEVISION
Drama Ensemble ( Shogun)
Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
Comedy Ensemble ( Only Murders In the Building)
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
Female Actor In A Drama Series ( Anna Sawai, Shogun)
Anna Sawai is a Japanese actress and singer. Born in New Zealand, she moved to Japan with her family at age 10. She landed her first acting role at age 11 as the title character in the 2004 Nippon TV production of Annie. Sawai later made her film debut in James McTeigue’s 2009 martial arts film Ninja Assassin
Male Actor In A Drama Series ( Hiroyuki Sanada)
Yoshii Toranaga is based on the historical figure Tokugawa Ieyasu, one of Japan’s most famous warlords. Born at Okazaki Castle in 1543 as the eldest son of Matsudaira Hirotada and Odai-no-kata, he was given the name Takechiyo as a child.
Female Actor In A Comedy Series ( Jean Smart, Hacks)
Jean Elizabeth Smart is an American actress. Her work includes both comedy and drama, and her accolades include six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for a Tony Award and a Grammy Award
Male Actor In A Comedy Series ( Martin Short, Only Murders In The Building)
Martin Hayter Short OC is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows
Female Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie (Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer)
Jessica Faye Gunning is an English actress. She has appeared in the TV series White Heat, What Remains, Back, and The Outlaws. For her breakout role in the miniseries Baby Reindeer, she won several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Male Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie ( Collin Farrell, The Penguin)
Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award
Stunt Ensemble ( Shogun)
Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards have once again proven why they are one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry. From standout performances to unforgettable moments, this year’s winners have set a new standard for excellence in film and television. As we celebrate these incredible achievements, it’s clear that the world of acting continues to evolve, with fresh talent and timeless performances lighting the way for the future. Here’s to the stars who captivated us and the unforgettable stories they brought to life on screen!
