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The glitz and glamour of Hollywood converged once again at the famed Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, as stars gathered for the 2026 Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards. The evening was a showcase of talent and style, with industry heavyweights such as Timothee Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Emma Stone, and Michael B. Jordan gracing the event. The ceremony, expertly hosted by Kristen Bell, offered a night to remember.
With the event stretching over nearly three hours, the night was not only about celebrating achievements but also about mingling and reveling in the company of fellow artists. Throughout the ceremony, awards were distributed across 15 distinct categories, providing numerous moments of recognition and camaraderie among attendees.
Among the highlights was Timothee Chalamet, who couldn’t help but be captivated by his ‘Marty Supreme’ co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow dazzled in a stunning black gown adorned with diamonds, effortlessly drawing attention at their table. Chalamet, currently in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, was one of many who admired Paltrow’s elegance.
Gwyneth Paltrow was undoubtedly one of the evening’s stars, charming nearly everyone in attendance. Her interactions included a memorable moment with the legendary Demi Moore, further cementing her status as a beloved figure in the industry.
Paltrow proved to be the belle of the ball as she was seen mingling with just about everyone in the room, including fellow icon Demi Moore.
The actresses held on tightly to one another as they shared an exclusive, girls-only chat before Paltrow stepped away to laugh it up with Sandra Bernhard.
Timothee Chalamet was seen gawking at Marty Supreme co-star Gwyneth Paltrow as stars partied and mingled with their peers at the 2026 Actor Awards
Michael B. Jordan looked totally shellshocked backstage after being Timothee Chalamet in the Outstanding Actor category for his work in Sinners
Emma Stone looked a little tipsy as she hung onto a giggling Woody Harrelson
Chalamet brought his mom Nicole Flender as his date to the soiree and he was seen introducing her to Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi.
Flender looked smitten as Elordi leaned over from his table to shake her hand, with Chalamet hugging him from behind.
Along with mingling with fellow A-listers, Chalamet also spent plenty of time with his Marty Supreme co-stars Luke Manley and Odessa A’zion.
A’zion stuck out her tongue as she and Chalamet wrapped their arms around Manley.
Michael B. Jordan, who beat out Chalamet for the Outstanding Actor prize, was seen looking totally shellshocked backstage just moments after delivering his acceptance speech.
The hunky actor carried his trophy as he celebrated the win with presenters-turned-Michael B. Jordan superfans, Samuel L. Jackson and Viola Davis.
Emma Stone looked a little tipsy as she hung on to a giggling Woody Harrelson, who was there to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Harrison Ford.
Harrelson also caught up with Chalamet as he sipped on a bubbly drink with a lime in it.
Stone’s Bugonia co-star Jesse Plemons brought a digital camera to the soiree so he could snap photos of the star-studded room.
Stone and Plemons also gathered with Plemons’ actress wife Kirsten Dunst, Demi Moore and Michelle Williams, who was among the night’s big winners, for a group photo near the stage.
Chalamet brought his mom Nicole Flender as his date to the soiree and he was seen introducing her to Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi
The trio also made sure to get a photo together
Paltrow proved to be the belle of the ball as she was seen mingling with just about everyone in the room, including fellow acting royalty Demi Moore
The actresses held on tightly to one another as they shared an exclusive, girls-only chat
Paltrow laughed it up with Sandra Bernhard
Paltrow took the plunge with Marty Supreme co-star Odessa A’zion
Jordan proudly carried his trophy as he celebrated the win with presenters-turned-Michael B. Jordan superfans, Samuel L. Jackson and Viola Davis
He got a big hug from Jackson
Stone’s Bugonia co-star Jesse Plemons brought a digital camera to the soiree and he was seen snapping photos of the star-studded room
Stone and Plemons also gathered with Plemons’ actress wife Kirsten Dunst, Demi Moore and Michelle Williams, who was among the night’s big winners, for a group photo near the stage
A seated Stone held hands with Moore while chatting with Harrelson
One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor was joined by her mini-me daughter Rue Rose Shumpert
Taylor planted a kiss on her baby girl during the show
Woody Harrelson also caught up with Chalamet as he sipped on a bubbly drink with a lime in it
Michelle Williams was seen tearing up backstage after winning an Outstanding Performance award for her performance on the limited series Dying For Sex
She showed off her trophy to Kristen Dunst
Amy Madigan and Jessie Buckley delightedly smiled while clutching their awards
One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor was joined by her mini-me daughter Rue Rose Shumpert.
Taylor was seen planting kisses on her little girl before enjoying an adorable dance break together at the reserved table for the One Battle After Another cast.
Michelle Williams was seen tearing up backstage after winning an Outstanding Performance award for her performance on the limited series Dying For Sex.
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Harrison Ford looked incredible at 83 as he cozied up to his glamorous longtime wife Calista Flockhart, 61.
Stars of Netflix’s The Best In Me, Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, were visited at their table to acting legend Patricia Arquette.
A very glam looking Ali Larter was seen cozying up to her Landman co-star Sam Elliott during the hours-long ceremony.
Hamnet co-stars-turned-BFFs Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were seen seated side-by-side just moments before Buckley scooped the Outstanding Performance award for her work in the Chloe Zhao-directed feature.
Michael J. Fox received a warm greeting from One Battle After Another star Benicio del Toro as they conversed at his table just after the night’s meal was served.
Keri Russell looked stunning as she posed with a gong
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Harrison Ford looked incredible at 83 as he cozied up to his glamorous longtime wife Calista Flockhart, 61
Sarah Paulson and Kathryn Hahn shared a giggle behind the scenes
Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sarah Pidgeon and Dove Cameron reclined on the sofa
Ford also made sure to snap a photo with his trophy
Despite wearing a massive ballgown, Dove Cameron got on her knees to seat herself next to Hacks star Megan Stalter for a quick mid-show chat
Stars of Netflix’s The Best In Me, Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, were visited at their table to acting legend Patricia Arquette
Fiona Dourif made herself comfortable as she reclined
Skins actor Jack smiled proudly with his gong
A very glam looking Ali Larter was seen cozying up to her Landman co-star Sam Elliott during the hours-long ceremony
Hamnet co-stars-turned-BFFs Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were seen seated side-by-side just moments before Buckley scooped the Outstanding Performance award for her work in the Chloe Zhao-directed feature
Michael J. Fox recieved a warm greeting from One Battle After Another star Benicio del Toro as they conversed at his table just after the night’s meal was served
Along with mingling with fellow A-listers, Chalamet also spent plenty of time with his Marty Supreme co-stars Luke Manley and Odessa A’zion
Teyana Taylor puckered up beside One Battle After Another co-star Chase Infiniti
Acclaimed actress Jean Smart glimmered a champagne-toned frock as she leaned in for a photo with Hacks co-star Hannah Einbinder
Billy Bob Thornton hugged his glamorous Landman co-star Michelle Randolph as they reunited at the ceremony
Kristen Wiig stuck close by her longtime pal Jason Bateman, who looked to be having a blast
Michael B. Jordan pulled off the upset of awards season as he beat Timothee Chalamet for the top acting prize at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards, on Sunday night.
That was not the only massive surprise for the talented star as his film, Sinners, also shocked as it earned top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the event which took place at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The 39-year-old star was left in tears as he earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.
He beat out Chalamet who starred in Marty Supreme in a field which also included: Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons – Bugonia.
Chalamet, 30, – who previously won at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards – was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53.
When his name was announced, it was his mother Donna Jordan who had a shocked look on her face as she joyfully grabbed his shoulders.
During his speech, Jordan recognized his mother in a very sweet way as he said: ‘Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York, when we didn’t have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel.’
The Ryan Coogler written and directed horror flick later earned the top ensemble acting prize over Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Marty Supreme (A24), and One Battle After Another (Warner Bros).
Michael B. Jordan pulled off the upset of Award Season as he beat out Timothee Chalamet for the top acting prize at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards , on Sunday night
Chalamet, 30, was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53
That was not the only massive surprise for the talented star as his film, Sinners, also shocked as it earned top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The Ryan Coogler written and directed horror flick later earned the top ensemble acting prize over Frankenstein ( Netflix ), Hamnet (Focus Features), Marty Supreme (A24), and One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
Delroy Lindo spoke out on behalf of the cast as they earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture just one week after he and Jordan were presenting at the BAFTAs last weekend when a guest with Tourette’s bellowed the word ‘n*****’ at them.
John Davidson, whose life story inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, shouted the expletive while the black actors presented the first prize of the night at the Royal Festive Hall in London this past Sunday.
Lindo later hit out at BAFTA for failing to address the incident with him following the ceremony, saying he wished ‘someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.’
Jessie Buckley was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of Kate Hudson and Emma Stone to earn the other top acting prize.
The 36-year-old Irish actress was emotional as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in Hamnet.
The star-studded field included the aforementioned Hudson for Song Sung Blue and Stone for Bugonia along with Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another.
The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England, based on the novel of the same name.
Amy Madigan was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons.
Jessie Buckley was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of Kate Hudson and Emma Stone to earn the other top acting prize
The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England. Agnes is a healer who must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss
Amy Madigan was a big winner as she was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons
The synopsis of the film reads: ‘When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance’
The 75-year-old actress won over: Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme, Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good, Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners, and Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another.
Sean Penn was not in attendance but he did win Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for One Battle After Another.
The 65-year-old acting legend won over Miles Caton – Sinners, Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein, and Paul Mescal – Hamnet.
Meanwhile, on the television side, Catherine O’Hara earned a posthumous honor just one month after her tragic death.
The talented Canadian-American actress passed away at 71 on January 30 from a blood clot in her lungs.
O’Hara earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Series for her work in The Studio.
In The Studio, O’Hara portrayed Patty Leigh who was the former studio head and mentor of Seth Rogen’s character.
The Apple TV+ series was a massive winner as they swept the comedy categories with a win for Rogen and another for the entire cast.
Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.
Catherine O’Hara earned a posthumous honor at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards , on Sunday night just one month after her tragic death
The talented Canadian-American actress (pictured in Ontario back in September 2025) passed away on January 30 at 71 from a blood clot in her lungs known as a pulmonary embolism
Seth Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for the same series
The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor
The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO)
The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling
The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu).
On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor.
The 54-year-old actor earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for the HBO show.
The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO).
The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.
Meanwhile, Keri Russell was the first winner at the gala event as she earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for their work in Netflix’s The Diplomat.
She beat out an impressive field including favorite Rhea Seehorn who has earned several awards for her work in Pluribus.
Also nominated in the category were: Britt Lower – Severance, Parker Posey – The White Lotus , and Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus.
In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine ‘Kate’ Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future.
Keri Russell was the first winner at the 32nd Actor Awards 2026, formerly known as the SAG Awards, on Sunday night
In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine ‘Kate’ Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future
Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Adolescence is centered around a 13-year-old named Jamie Miller (Cooper) who is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened
Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.
The 45-year-old American actress was recognized for her work in FX series Dying For Sex.
Meanwhile, Owen Cooper earned a massive win at just 16-years-old for his role in Adolescence.
The young actor was not in attendance to accept the prize which was awarded in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.
Actor Awards 2026 winners
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
Frankenstein (Netflix)
Hamnet (Focus Features)
Marty Supreme (A24)
One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
Sinners (Warner Bros) – WINNER
Michael B. Jordan led Sinners to two of the biggest wins of the night
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet – WINNER
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Chase Infinity – One Battle After Another
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Jessie Buckley was recognized for her work in Hamnet
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners – WINNER
Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Miles Caton – Sinners
Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another – WINNER
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme
Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
Amy Madigan – Weapons – WINNER
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Amy Madigan was honored for her work in thriller Weapons
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
F1 (Apple Original Films)
Frankenstein (Netflix)
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount) – WINNER
One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
Sinners (Warner Bros)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Landman (Paramount+)
The Pitt (HBO Max) – WINNER
Severance (Apple TV)
The White Lotus (HBO)
Noah Wyle and The Pitt were massive winners on the television drama side
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
Noah Wyle – The Pitt – WINNER
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Britt Lower – Severance
Parker Posey – The White Lotus
Keri Russell – The Diplomat – WINNER
Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The Bear (FX/Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
The Studio (Apple TV) – WINNER
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson – Inside Man
Seth Rogen – The Studio – WINNER
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Seth Rogen’s The Studio swept the television comedy portion
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Kathryn Hahn – The Studio
Catherine O’Hara – The Studio – WINNER
Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
Jean Smart – Hacks
Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
Jason Bateman – Black Rabbit
Owen Cooper – Adolescence – WINNER
Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Matthew Rhys – The Beast In Me
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
Claire Danes – The Beast In Me
Erin Doherty – Adolescence
Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
Christine Tremarco – Adolescence
Michelle Williams – Dying For Sex – WINNER
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
Andor (Disney+)
Landman (Paramount+)
The Last of Us (HBO) – WINNER
Squid Game (Netflix)
Stranger Things (Netflix)