The Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025, also known as the SAG Awards 2025, marked a significant event in the entertainment industry, honoring outstanding performances in both film and television. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Kristen Bell, took place on February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles and was streamed live on Netflix. The event celebrated a diverse range of talents, with notable films like Conclave, A Complete Unknown, and Emilia Pérez receiving major recognition. On the television side, series such as Shōgun and Only Murders in the Building were among the top winners. The SAG Awards are a prestigious recognition of actors’ work, often aligning with Oscar nominations due to overlapping voting members between the two organizations.
Key Highlights of the 2025 SAG Awards
- Host and Venue: Kristen Bell returned as the host after previously leading the event in 2018. The ceremony was held at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
- Notable Nominees and 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 Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez.
- Television Winners:
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: Shōgun.
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Only Murders in the Building.
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun.
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai for Shōgun.
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building.
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart for Hacks.
- Life Achievement Award: Jane Fonda was honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for her contributions to the entertainment industry and humanitarian work.
Red Carpet and Ceremony Moments
The event was filled with stunning red carpet looks and memorable moments, including emotional speeches and unexpected wins. Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore made history with their wins, while Jane Fonda delivered a powerful speech that highlighted themes of political resistance. Kristen Bell brought humor to the stage, and there were notable untelevised moments, such as Ariana Grande’s secret selfie and Jason Segel’s appearance in a towel.