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The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards took place on February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding performances in film and television from 2024. Hosted by Kristen Bell and streamed live on Netflix, the event featured several surprising wins that have stirred discussions ahead of the upcoming Academy Awards.
Film Category Highlights:
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown"
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Demi Moore for "The Substance"
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain"
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Pérez"
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: "Conclave"
Timothée Chalamet's win for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown" was unexpected, as Adrien Brody had been the frontrunner this awards season for his role in "The Brutalist." "Conclave" securing the Outstanding Cast award also adds intrigue to the Best Picture race at the Oscars.
Television Category Highlights:
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada for "Shōgun"
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai for "Shōgun"
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Short for "Only Murders in the Building"
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart for "Hacks"
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: "Shōgun"
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: "Only Murders in the Building"
"Shōgun" dominated the television categories, with both Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai receiving individual honors, and the series winning Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series. In the comedy realm, "Only Murders in the Building" was recognized as the top ensemble.
Lifetime Achievement Award:
The esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jane Fonda, honoring her remarkable career and contributions to the industry. Julia Louis-Dreyfus had the honor of presenting this accolade to Fonda, who used her acceptance speech to highlight the importance of unions and collective action in the entertainment industry.
As the final major awards ceremony before the Oscars, the SAG Awards often serve as a bellwether for the Academy Awards. This year's unexpected outcomes have added excitement and unpredictability to the forthcoming Oscar race.
