The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place tomorrow, February 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The event will be streamed live globally on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. SAG awards 2025 will celebrate outstanding performances in film and television over the past year.
Key Highlights
- First-Time Nominees: SAG Awards 2025 features notable first-time nominees, including Pamela Anderson for her role in “The Last Showgirl” and Demi Moore for her performance in “The Substance”. Seasoned actor Adam Brody also receives his first nomination.
- Wicked’s Dominance: The musical film “Wicked” leads the pack with the most nominations, earning a total of five nods. The film’s standout performances have garnered critical acclaim and recognition across multiple categories.
- Star-Studded Presenters: The ceremony will feature high-profile presenters such as Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, and Mikey Madison. Additionally, “Wicked” co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Bowen Yang will also be presenting.
- Returning Favorites: Previous SAG Award winners Lily Gladstone, Michelle Yeoh, and Jamie Lee Curtis will be among those presenting awards, bringing their star power to the event.
- Oscar Bellwether: While the SAG Awards come just a week before the Oscars, they won’t influence the results since Oscar voting has ended. However, the SAG Awards often serve as a reliable indicator of potential Oscar winners.
Category Highlights
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:
- Adrien Brody / László Tóth – “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet / Bob Dylan – “A Complete Unknown”
- Daniel Craig / William Lee – “Queer”
- Colman Domingo / Divine G – “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes / Lawrence – “Conclave”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:
- Pamela Anderson / Shelly – “The Last Showgirl”
- Cynthia Erivo / Elphaba – “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón / Emilia/Manitas – “Emilia Pérez”
- Mikey Madison / Ani – “Anora”
- Demi Moore / Elisabeth – “The Substance”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Jonathan Bailey / Fiyero – “Wicked”
- Yura Borisov / Igor – “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin / Benji Kaplan – “A Real Pain”
- Edward Norton / Pete Seeger – “A Complete Unknown”
- Jeremy Strong / Roy Cohn – “The Apprentice”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Monica Barbaro / Joan Baez – “A Complete Unknown”
- Jamie Lee Curtis / Annette – “The Last Showgirl”
- Danielle Deadwyler / Berniece – “The Piano Lesson”
- Ariana Grande / Galinda/Glinda – “Wicked”
- Zoe Saldaña / Rita – “Emilia Pérez”
Event Details
Kristen Bell will host the event, marking her return as the official emcee since 2019. Additionally, Jane Fonda will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recognizing her remarkable career in the entertainment industry.
For more information and a detailed list of nominations, please visit the official website.
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