Rishi VakilThe 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards took place on February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television. Hosted by Kristen Bell, the ceremony was streamed live on Netflix, marking the second consecutive year of this partnership.
In the film categories, “Conclave”, a gripping papal thriller, won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, solidifying its status as a frontrunner this awards season. Timothée Chalamet received Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”, a win that has upended Oscar predictions. Demi Moore was honored with Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her role in “The Substance”, further cementing her illustrious career.
In the supporting categories, Kieran Culkin earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for “A Real Pain”, while Zoe Saldaña won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for “Emilia Pérez”. Both actors delivered heartfelt speeches, expressing gratitude to their fellow cast members and the Screen Actors Guild.
The television segment saw “Shōgun” triumph with Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, with standout performances by Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. “Only Murders in the Building” secured Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with the cast, including Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, celebrating their win.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 60th SAG Life Achievement Award to the legendary Jane Fonda. In her acceptance speech, Fonda reflected on her extensive career and the importance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides.
The red carpet was abuzz with fashion statements, as stars like Selena Gomez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Demi Moore, and Ariana Grande showcased stunning ensembles, making the event a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts. Other star attendees included Luke Tennie, Christopher Chung, Ted Sarandos, Fran Drescher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Mychal-Bella Bowman, Vache Tovmasyan, Sean Baker, Samantha Quan, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Padman, Marissa Bode, Isabella Rossellini, Keke Palmer, Gillian Anderson, Colin Farrell, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Daniel Craig, Courtney B. Vance, Chris Perfetti, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Yuriy Borisov, Tyriq Withers, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Paul W. Downs, Mikey Madison, Monica Barbaro, Michelle Yeoh, Max Greenfield, Keri Russell, Mark Eydelshteyn, Lily Gladstone, Leighton Meester, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Gordon, Karren Karagulian, Jodie Foster, Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Allen White, Harrison Ford, Danielle Deadwyler, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Diana Madison, Cynthia Erivo, Brett Goldstein, Charlie Foster, Bela Bajaria, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Adam Brody, Wendie Malick, Adam Silver, Édgar Ramírez, Richard Kind, Rosa Hesmondhalgh, Shauna Robertson, Edward Norton, Quinta Brunson, Pamela Anderson, Gia Coppola
The 31st SAG Awards not only honored exceptional talent but also provided memorable moments that will resonate within the industry for years to come.
