Oscars Watch: 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards

February 26, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Setting a record for the most wins by a single film at the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” received a total of four victories, including Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis for their supporting roles, Michelle Yeoh for her leading role, and the ensemble cast winning the top honor of the night. In another A24 win, Brendan Fraser was awarded for his performance in “The Whale,” beating out Austin Butler for portraying the icon in “Elvis.”

The theme of the night was perseverance. The lifetime achievement award winner Sally Field said it best when she stated, “easy is overrated.” Ke Huy Quan, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Coolidge, and Michelle Yeoh also said as much in their acceptance speeches. They spoke to the actors struggling at home, waiting for their next job, to stick with it because they never know when success will strike. Quan was also informed he was the first Asian actor to win the Supporting Male category and thanked everyone who has been behind making real change in Hollywood diversity.

The television side of things was full of surprises. Sam Elliott won the first SAG Award of his fifty-year career for his performance in “1883.” Jennifer Coolidge also won the first SAG Award in her thirty-year career. Many guessed that Amanda Seyfried would be the favorite in the Limited Series Female Actor category for her turn in “The Dropout.” Still, Jessica Chastain would be honored for her work in “George & Tammy.” Bob Odenkirk has been on a streak of winning lately, as well, but Jason Bateman accepted the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series award. There was no surprise in “Abbott Elementary” winning Comedy Series, although “The Bear” was also a favorite, with Jeremy Allen White winning in the lead actor category. And the second season of “The White Lotus” won the Drama Ensemble.

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Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” (A24)

Cast including Jamie Lee Curtis, James Hong, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Harry Shum Jr., Jenny Slate,
and Michelle Yeoh

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“Babylon” (Paramount Pictures) – Jovan Adepo, P. J. Byrne, Diego Calva, Lukas Haas, Olivia Hamilton, Li Jun Li, Tobey Maguire, Max Minghella, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Rory Scovel, Jean Smart, and Katherine Waterston
“The Banshees of Inisherin” (Searchlight Pictures) – Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Barry Keoghan
“The Fabelmans” (Universal Pictures) – Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, David Lynch, Seth Rogen, and Michelle Williams
“Women Talking” (MGM/United Artists Releasing) – Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy, Kate Hallett, Judith Ivey, Rooney Mara, Sheila McCarthy, Frances McDormand, Michelle McLeod, Liv McNeil, Ben Whishaw, and August Winter

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Brendan Fraser
“The Whale” (A24)

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Austin Butler – “Elvis” (Warner Bros Pictures)
Colin Farrell – “The Banshees of Inisherin” (Searchlight Pictures)
Bill Nighy – “Living” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Adam Sandler – “Hustle” (Netflix)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Michelle Yeoh
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” (A24)

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Cate Blanchett – “TÁR” (Focus Features)
Viola Davis – “The Woman King” (TriStar Pictures)
Ana de Armas – “Blonde” (Netflix)
Danielle Deadwyler – “Till” (Orion Pictures)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Ke Huy Quan
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” (A24)

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Paul Dano – “The Fabelmans” (Universal Pictures)
Brendan Gleeson – “The Banshees of Inisherin” (Searchlight Pictures)
Barry Keoghan – “The Banshees of Inisherin” (Searchlight Pictures)
Eddie Redmayne – “The Good Nurse” (Netflix)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Jamie Lee Curtis
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” (A24)

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Angela Bassett – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Walt Disney Pictures)
Hong Chau – “The Whale” (A24)
Kerry Condon – “The Banshees of Inisherin” (Searchlight Pictures)
Stephanie Hsu – “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (A24)

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

“Top Gun: Maverick”
(Paramount Pictures)

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“Avatar: The Way of Water” (20th Century Studios)
“The Batman” (Warner Bros Pictures)
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Walt Disney Pictures)
“The Woman King” (TriStar Pictures)

Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

SALLY FIELD

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Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

“The White Lotus” (HBO)

Cast including F. Murray Abraham, Paolo Camilli, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Meghann Fahy, Federico Ferrante, Bruno Gouery, Beatrice Grannò, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, Eleonora Romandini, Federico Scribani, Will Sharpe, Simona Tabasco, Leo Woodall, and Francesco Zecca

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“Better Call Saul” (AMC) – Jonathan Banks, Ed Begley Jr., Tony Dalton, Giancarlo Esposito, Patrick Fabian, Bob Odenkirk, and Rhea Seehorn
“The Crown” (Netflix) – Elizabeth Debicki, Claudia Harrison, Andrew Havill, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller, Flora Montgomery, James Murray, Jonathan Pryce, Ed Sayer, Imelda Staunton, Marcia Warren, Dominic West, and Olivia Williams
“Ozark” (Netflix) – Jason Bateman, Nelson Bonilla, Jessica Frances Dukes, Lisa Emery, Skylar Gaertner, Julia Garner, Alfonso Herrera, Sofia Hublitz, Kevin L. Johnson, Katrina Lenk, Laura Linney, Adam Rothenberg, Felix Solls, Charlie Tahan, Richard Thomas, and Damian Young
“Severance” (Apple TV+) – Patricia Arquette, Michael Chernus, Zach Cherry, Michael Cumpsty, Dichen Lachman, Britt Lower, Adam Scott, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Produced by Quinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Tyler James Williams

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“Barry” (HBO) – Sarah Burns, D’Arcy Carden, Anthony Carrigan, Turhan Troy Caylak, Sarah Goldberg, Nick Gracer, Bill Hader, Jessy Hodges, Michael Irby, Gary Kraus, Stephen Root, and Henry Winkler
“The Bear” (FX on Hulu) – Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, Matty Matheson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Jeremy Allen White
“Hacks” (HBO Max) – Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Paul W. Downs, Hannah Einbinder, Mark Indelicato, Jean Smart, and Megan Stalter
“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) – Michael Cyril Creighton, Cara Delevingne, Selena Gomez, Jayne Houdyshell, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Adina Verson

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Sam Elliott
“1883” (Paramount+)

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Steve Carell – “The Patient” (FX on Hulu)
Taron Egerton – “Black Bird” (Apple TV+)
Paul Walter Hauser – “Black Bird” (Apple TV+)
Evan Peters – “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Jessica Chastain
“George & Tammy” (Showtime)

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Emily Blunt – “The English” (Prime Video)
Julia Garner – “Inventing Anna” (Netflix)
Niecy Nash-Betts – “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix)
Amanda Seyfried – “The Dropout” (Hulu)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Jason Bateman
“Ozark” (Netflix)

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Jonathan Banks – “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Jeff Bridges – “The Old Man” (FX)
Bob Odenkirk – “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Adam Scott – “Severance” (Apple TV+)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

Jennifer Coolidge
“The White Lotus” (HBO)

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Elizabeth Debicki – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Julia Garner – “Ozark” (Netflix)
Laura Linney – “Ozark” (Netflix)
Zendaya – “Euphoria” (HBO)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Jeremy Allen White
“The Bear” (Hulu)

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Anthony Carrigan – “Barry” (HBO)
Bill Hader – “Barry” (HBO)
Steve Martin – “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
Martin Short – “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Jean Smart
“Hacks” (HBO Max)

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Christina Applegate – “Dead to Me” (Netflix)
Rachel Brosnahan – “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime Video)
Quinta Brunson – “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Jenna Ortega – “Wednesday” (Netflix)