The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards commenced on Sunday evening, occurring just one week prior to the Academy Awards’ grand reveal of this year’s winners.
Universal’s Broadway adaptation of “Wicked” alongside FX/Hulu’s Japanese drama “Shogun” emerged as prominent contenders in the film and television categories, each securing five nominations at the SAG Awards. Notably, “Wicked” matched the record for the most film nominations in SAG history, garnering acclaim for its ensemble cast, as well as individual accolades for Cynthia Erivo in the Best Actress category, Ariana Grande as Supporting Actress, and Jonathan Bailey for Supporting Actor, in addition to a nomination for its stunts. Meanwhile, “Shogun” received nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, with additional recognitions for Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Anna Sawai, and the ensemble stunt group.
The SAG Awards are hosted for the second consecutive time by Kristen Bell, famed for her role in “Nobody Wants This,” who is herself nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Streaming on Netflix, the event is being held at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, commencing at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
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”
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”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Hiroyuki Sanada, “Sh?gun”
Tadanobu Asano, “Sh?gun”
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, “Sh?gun”
Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
Nicola Coughlan, “Bridgerton”
Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
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 Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
“The Fall Guy”
“Deadpool & Wolverine”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Gladiator II”
“Wicked”
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
“Sh?gun”
“The Boys”
“Fallout”
“House Of The Dragon”
“The Penguin”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
Daniel Craig, “Queer”
Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”
Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
Mikey Madison, “Anora”
Demi Moore, “The Substance”
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”
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
“Anora”
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Emilia Pérez”
“Wicked”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story”
Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”
Andrew Scott, “Ripley”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
“Bridgerton”
“The Day Of The Jackal”
“The Diplomat”
“Sh?gun”
“Slow Horses”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
“Abbott Elementary”
“The Bear”
“Hacks”
“Only Murders In The Building”
“Shrinking”
Vocabulary List:
- Contenders /kənˈtɛndərz/ (noun): Individuals or groups that compete for a prize or title.
- Nominations /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənz/ (noun): The process of officially suggesting someone for an award.
- Outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ (adjective): Remarkably good or impressive.
- Acclaim /əˈkleɪm/ (noun): Public praise or admiration.
- Ensemble /ɑːnˈsɒmbl/ (noun): A group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually; in performing arts a group of performers.
- Performance /pərˈfɔːrməns/ (noun): The act of performing a task a role or an artistic presentation.
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The SAG Awards are hosted by Cynthia Erivo.
Wicked received nominations for stunts at the SAG Awards.
The event is being streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Kristen Bell is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.
Hiroyuki Sanada is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
Ariana Grande is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
Kristen Bell is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Series.
Universal’s Broadway adaptation of “Wicked” matched the record for the most film nominations in SAG history, garnering acclaim for its ensemble cast, as well as individual accolades for Cynthia Erivo in the Best Actress category, Ariana Grande as Supporting Actress, and Jonathan Bailey for Supporting .
The SAG Awards are hosted for the second consecutive time by Bell, famed for her role in “Nobody Wants This.”
Jonathan Bailey is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Supporting Role.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is nominated for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Series.
