The 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, held on February 23 at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and broadcast live on Netflix, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television.
FX’s historical drama series Shōgun emerged as the evening’s standout, securing multiple accolades.
Television Highlights:
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Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: Shōgun triumphed over competitors such as Bridgerton, The Day of the Jackal, The Diplomat, and Slow Horses. Accepting the award, Hiroyuki Sanada expressed gratitude for the recognition.
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai was honored for her role in Shōgun. Overwhelmed with emotion, she reflected on her character’s journey and thanked the FX team, noting the improbability of future celebrations with the cast.
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada received this award for his compelling performance in Shōgun, highlighting the universal language of acting.
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Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: The cast of Only Murders in the Building was recognized, with Selena Gomez accepting the award on behalf of her co-stars.
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Short won for his role in Only Murders in the Building.
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart was honored for her performance in Hacks.
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Colin Farrell received the award for his portrayal in The Penguin.
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Jessica Gunning was recognized for her role in Baby Reindeer.
Film Highlights:
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Timothée Chalamet won for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, surpassing frontrunner Adrien Brody.
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Demi Moore was honored for her role in The Substance.
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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin received the award for A Real Pain.
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña was recognized for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
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Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Conclave secured this prestigious award, with the ensemble cast delivering a standout performance.
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Jane Fonda was honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the importance of empathy in acting and praised the role of unions in the industry.
Memorable Moments:
The ceremony, hosted by Kristen Bell, featured a lighthearted moment when Harrison Ford was caught on camera enjoying a snack, leading to laughter from the audience.
The 2025 SAG Awards not only celebrated exceptional talent but also highlighted the diverse and dynamic landscape of contemporary film and television.
