SAG Awards 2025 Winners and Highlights: A Night of Glamour and Talent

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The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, celebrating the best performances in film and television as chosen by the members of SAG-AFTRA. The event, which is often seen as a predictor of the Oscars, featured a star-studded lineup of nominees and winners. Timothée Chalamet won the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for his role in "A Complete Unknown," while Demi Moore took home the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role for her role in "The Substance."

The ceremony also honored the cast of "Conclave" with the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, and the cast of "Shōgun" with the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series. Other notable winners included Zoe Saldana for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role in a motion picture for "Emilia Pérez," and Kieran Culkin for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role for "A Real Pain." The winners of the SAG Awards were announced during the ceremony, which was livestreamed on Netflix and hosted by Kristen Bell.

In addition to the winners, the ceremony also featured a number of notable moments, including the presentation of the SAG Life Achievement Award to Jane Fonda. The award, which is given annually to an actor who has made significant contributions to the film industry, was presented to Fonda in recognition of her decades-long career and her commitment to social justice. The ceremony also included a number of performances and tributes, including a tribute to the nominees for outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture and a performance by the cast of "Only Murders in the Building," which won the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.

The SAG Awards also recognized the winners in the television categories, with "Shōgun" taking home the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series, and "Only Murders in the Building" winning the award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series. The winners of the individual acting categories included Anna Sawai for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series for "Shōgun," Hiroyuki Sanada for outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series for "Shōgun," and Jean Smart for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for "Hacks." The following is a list of some of the winners:

• Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture: "Conclave"
• 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 female actor in a supporting role in a motion picture: Zoe Saldana for "Emilia Pérez"
• Outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role: Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain"

The SAG Awards are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, and are often seen as a predictor of the Oscars. The ceremony, which was hosted by Kristen Bell, featured a number of notable moments and performances, and recognized the best performances in film and television as chosen by the members of SAG-AFTRA. With its diverse range of winners and nominees, the SAG Awards continue to be a celebration of excellence in the entertainment industry, and a must-see event for fans of film and television.