SAG Awards 2025: Only Murders in the Building Wins Ensemble Comedy Award
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The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on February 23, and it was a night to remember for the cast of Only Murders in the Building. Selena Gomez accepted the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series, joking that her costars Steve Martin and Martin Short were not in attendance because they did not care. However, it was later revealed that Martin Short was unable to attend due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, which he contracted during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special. Gomez playfully poked fun at her fellow cast members, saying "Marty and Steve aren't here because, you know, they don't really care," before expressing her gratitude to the writers and the entire team behind the show.
The other nominees for the award included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Shrinking. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows a group of teachers in Philadelphia, while The Bear is a comedy-drama series that tells the story of a fine dining chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to run a local sandwich shop. Hacks is a comedy series that explores the relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary comedian, and Shrinking is a comedy series that follows a therapist who starts breaking all the rules after the loss of his wife. Despite the tough competition, Only Murders in the Building took home the award, with Gomez accepting it on behalf of the cast.
Martin Short, who won the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series for his role in Only Murders in the Building, was unable to attend the ceremony due to his COVID-19 diagnosis. However, he expressed his gratitude for the award in a statement, saying "The honor of being in Only Murders in the Building is the most spectacular compliment anyone could be given. The honor of being awarded by your peers is even greater. Thank you so so much." Short's win is a significant milestone in his career, and it puts him among the frontrunners for this year's Emmy race in the comedy actor category. The ensemble cast of Only Murders in the Building, including Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short, has been praised for their chemistry and comedy timing, and their win is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the show.
In addition to the awards, the ceremony also saw several stars in attendance, including Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo. The event was hosted by Kristen Bell, who initially spoke out against moving forward with the ceremony due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. However, she ultimately decided to proceed with the event, citing the importance of the awards show to the local economy. The ceremony also featured a number of presenters, including Joey King and Jack Quaid, who accepted the award on behalf of Martin Short. The list of nominees for the outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series award included:
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- Adam Brody
- Ted Danson
- Harrison Ford
- Martin Short
- Jeremy Allen White
The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards was a night to remember, with several stars taking home awards for their outstanding performances. The ceremony was a celebration of the best in television and film, and it featured a number of memorable moments, including Selena Gomez's acceptance speech and Martin Short's win. The event was a testament to the power of entertainment to bring people together and to provide a much-needed escape from the challenges of everyday life. As the awards season continues, it will be exciting to see which stars and shows take home the top prizes, and which ones will be remembered as the standout performances of the year.
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