SAG Awards 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ Reigns Supreme as Surprise Winners Steal the Spotlight
In a night filled with unexpected twists and emotional moments, the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards made history and celebrated surprise winners. The drama “Oppenheimer” dominated the awards, securing the prize for the best cast, along with individual accolades for Cillian Murphy’s outstanding lead performance and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting role. The film, delving into the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb, is now a strong contender for the upcoming Academy Awards.
The cast of HBO’s “Succession” and FX’s “The Bear” also claimed their share of the spotlight. “Succession” was named the best ensemble in a drama series, while “The Bear,” offering a pressure-cooker perspective on restaurant life, earned the best comedy series ensemble prize.
In a surprising upset, Elizabeth Debicki, the star of “The Crown,” took home the award for leading actress in a drama series for her transformative portrayal of Princess Diana. Pedro Pascal, known for his role in “The Last of Us,” emerged as a surprise winner for his performance as a survivor in a zombie apocalypse. Both victories left the audience stunned, with Pascal expressing his disbelief, admitting, “I’m a little drunk.”
Jeremy Allen White, the brilliant and troubled chef in “The Bear,” secured the best actor in a comedy series award for the second consecutive year, while his co-star Ayo Edebiri won best leading actress in a comedy. The duo, recent Emmy and Golden Globe winners, continued their winning streak at the SAG Awards.
Notable wins also included Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, co-stars in “Beef,” who won the top acting awards for a TV movie or limited series. Lily Gladstone, the star of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” made history as the first indigenous actress to win the award for best actress.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph added to her impressive collection, winning the SAG Award for best supporting actress for her role in “The Holdovers.” Reflecting on the challenges of the profession, she encouraged fellow actors to “keep going.”
The awards show, traditionally aired on cable television, made its debut on Netflix, allowing winners and presenters to freely express themselves with four-letter words. The change came during a tumultuous time in Hollywood, marked by intense labor strife and economic disruption due to the streaming revolution.
Fran Drescher, who presided over the 118-day strike as SAG-AFTRA president, praised the union members for their solidarity, calling their efforts a “historic” pact. Barbra Streisand, receiving the life achievement honor, reminisced about her journey from a modest Brooklyn apartment to Hollywood stardom, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
The full list of winners includes outstanding performances in motion pictures and television series, with “Oppenheimer” standing out as the night’s big winner. Explore the triumphs, surprises, and memorable moments from the 2024 SAG Awards.
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Here is the list of winners from the 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2024:
Motion Picture Categories:
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: “Oppenheimer”
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Cillian Murphy – “Oppenheimer”
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Lily Gladstone – “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Robert Downey Jr. – “Oppenheimer”
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Da’Vine Joy Randolph – “The Holdovers”
Television Categories:
6. Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: “Succession”
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: “The Bear”
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Pedro Pascal – “The Last of Us”
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki – “The Crown”
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White – “The Bear”
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri – “The Bear”
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Ali Wong – “Beef”
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Steven Yeun – “Beef”
Stunt Ensemble Categories:
14. Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: “The Last of Us”
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
Congratulations to all the winners at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards!
In a night filled with unexpected twists and emotional moments, the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards made history and celebrated surprise winners. The drama “Oppenheimer” dominated the awards, securing the prize for the best cast, along with individual accolades for Cillian Murphy’s outstanding lead performance and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting role. The film, delving into…