It’s nearly time for probably the most heartfelt accolades of Hollywood’s award season. The Display Actors Guild Awards, hosted by the Display Actors Guild-American Federation of Tv and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), is about to happen tonight (Sunday, February 23) at 8 p.m. ET. This tribute to actors will get its emotion from the truth that it’s placed on by actors.
For the nominees, there’s one thing further shifting about being honored by a gaggle of your friends who’ve been in the identical foxholes as you. So seize the tissues—particularly for these “I’m an actor” opening monologues—and maintain studying so you understand how to tune in and go into the ceremony ready.
Who’re the SAG Awards nominees this yr?
Just like the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards honor performances in tv in addition to movies. For films, Depraved leads the pack with 5 nominations. Shōgun is probably the most celebrated tv collection, additionally with 5 nominations.
Due to its efficiency focus, the SAG Awards nominations additionally honor actors whom the Oscars have missed or snubbed, similar to Queer’s Daniel Craig, The Final Showgirl’s Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis, and Depraved’s Jonathan Bailey.
Stunt personals additionally get some love right here with reveals and movies similar to Fall Man and The Home of the Dragon up for awards in these classes.
You will discover the complete listing of nominations here.
Past the aggressive classes, actor and activist Jane Fonda will probably be introduced with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her spectacular resume already consists of two Oscars, two BAFTAs, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
What concerning the SAG Awards pre-show?
Since 2023, Netflix has been answerable for airing the ceremony. It additionally has the official pre-show protection. This kicks off one hour earlier than the official awards present, so tune in at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT to catch it.
Hosts Lilly Singh and Sasheer Zamata will information viewers by means of all the style and interviews, and even announce the stunt award winners.
One other various is to stream Individuals and Leisure Weekly’s live-streamed coverage on YouTube.
This can characteristic Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis star Bronwyn Newport’s sizzling tackle the night. She will probably be joined by Individuals editor at massive Janine Rubenstein, EW basic supervisor Patrick Gomez, and EW editorial director of TV and music Gerrad Corridor.
Who’s the host of the SAG Awards?
The SAG Awards don’t all the time have a bunch, however this yr Kristen Bell is stepping as much as the plate.
This isn’t her first rodeo and he or she initially balked on the thought of getting awards ceremonies after the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that vastly impacted massive parts of the Los Angeles space to start with of the yr. She later had a change of coronary heart and noticed the larger image. Past the glamour and spectacle, award reveals create and drive a large ecosystem of pros and providers.
“I noticed these awards reveals are an enormous a part of Los Angeles’ economic system, using a whole bunch, if not 1000’s, of gig staff: drivers, hair and make-up artists, musicians,” Bell acknowledged to USA Today.
Tune into Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT to see Bell and the remainder of the performing group in motion.
