2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards Overview
The 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards took place on a Sunday night, just a week prior to the much-anticipated Oscars. This glamorous event celebrates the outstanding performances in film and television, bringing together the stars of Hollywood to honor their peers.
Key Highlights of the SAG Awards
Two major contenders this year are Universal’s hit Broadway adaptation "Wicked" and the FX/Hulu miniseries "Shogun." Both productions received an impressive five nominations each, leading the nominations across film and television categories.
Achievements of "Wicked"
"Wicked" made history by receiving the most nominations ever for a film at the SAG Awards. The nominations for "Wicked" include:
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role: Cynthia Erivo
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Ariana Grande
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Jonathan Bailey
- Outstanding Stunt Performance
Honors for "Shogun"
"Shogun" also made waves by earning nominations in both the ensemble and individual categories. This series’ accolades include:
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Nominations for cast members:
- Hiroyuki Sanada
- Tadanobu Asano
- Anna Sawai
- Outstanding Stunt Ensemble Performance
Event Details and Hosting
This year, actress Kristen Bell, known for her role in "Nobody Wants This," hosted the SAG Awards for the second time. The event was streamed live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall and kicked off at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Award Categories and Nominees
Here’s a detailed look at the nominees across various categories:
Best Acting in Television Movies and Limited Series
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor:
- Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
- Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story”
- Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
- Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”
- Andrew Scott, “Ripley”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor:
- Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
- Kathy Bates, “The Great Lillian Hall”
- Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
- Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”
- Lily Gladstone, “Under The Bridge”
- Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
Comedy Series Nominees
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Martin Short, “Only Murders In The Building”
- Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
- Ted Danson, “A Man On The Inside”
- Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
- Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Jean Smart, “Hacks”
- Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
- Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
- Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
- Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Drama Series Nominees
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:
- Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shōgun”
- Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun”
- Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man”
- Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
- Eddie Redmayne, “The Day Of The Jackal”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:
- Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”
- Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
- Nicola Coughlan, “Bridgerton”
- Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
- Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Supporting Roles
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
- Jonathan Bailey, “Wicked”
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- 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 Saldana, “Emilia Pérez”
Special Ensemble Awards
The SAG Awards also highlight outstanding performances by entire casts:
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:
- “Anora”
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:
- “Bridgerton”
- “The Day Of The Jackal”
- “The Diplomat”
- “Shōgun”
- “Slow Horses”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “The Bear”
- “Hacks”
- “Only Murders In The Building”
- “Shrinking”
Conclusion
As we look forward to the Oscars, the SAG Awards serve as a significant indicator of performance excellence in the entertainment industry. With stellar nominations and noteworthy performances, the 2025 SAG Awards showcase a broad spectrum of talent and creativity that continues to shape the world of film and television.