The awards ceremony began with Bell setting a heartwarming tone, embodying her “Frozen” character Anna for a special performance of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” featuring revamped lyrics inspired by the struggles of an aspiring actor. As Bell sang about pursuing a career in acting, the camera captured nominees Selena Gomez, Jodie Foster, and Jason Segel reacting to clips of their younger selves on screen.
Kieran Culkin’s acceptance speech at the SAG Awards for best supporting actor in “A Real Pain” was anything but conventional. Culkin humorously acknowledged his family and even thanked Jesse Eisenberg’s sister, Hallie, for suggesting him for the film. In a playful manner, Culkin joked about the weight of the award and entertained the audience with his distinctive style.
Jane Fonda delivered a stirring speech upon receiving a lifetime achievement award at the SAG Awards. Fonda expressed gratitude for the honor and shared her commitment to activism and acting. She emphasized the importance of staying woke and supporting one another during challenging times, receiving multiple standing ovations for her powerful words.
Timothée Chalamet, known for his role in “A Complete Unknown,” won the best actor award at the SAG Awards and candidly shared his excitement in his acceptance speech. Despite a minor mishap with the teleprompter, Chalamet’s genuine and competitive spirit shone through as he expressed the significance of the award to him.
“Chalamet expressed his passion for greatness in the entertainment industry, citing his inspiration from iconic figures like Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, Viola Davis, Michael Jordan, and Michael Phelps. Winning a trophy like this may not signify his goal, but it serves as additional motivation for his pursuit. Selena Gomez was truly surprised by her show ‘Only Murders in the Building’ winning the SAG Award for best TV comedy ensemble, especially after being up against tough competition in previous years. Despite her shock, Gomez graciously accepted the award and expressed gratitude towards her co-stars and the writers, even teasing about bringing the trophy back to New York for the next season.
Colin Farrell shared a humorous moment with Jamie Lee Curtis when she jokingly called him out for giving her COVID at the Golden Globes before presenting him with his first SAG Award. Farrell took the playful jab in stride, attributing the virus transmission to his co-star Brendan Gleeson and humorously exclaiming that he was just ‘spreading the love.’
Demi Moore, a first-time SAG Award winner, delivered yet another heartfelt speech about how acting has profoundly impacted her life. Reflecting on receiving her SAG-AFTRA card at a young age, Moore shared how acting gave her purpose and direction, crediting her fellow actors as her greatest teachers. She expressed immense gratitude for the lessons learned throughout her career, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continuous growth in the industry.”
