The 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards set the stage for a potential Oscars shift, with actors—who form the largest voting branch of the Academy—delivering some surprising results. The awards ceremony, held on Sunday, February 23, was streamed live on Netflix and recognized outstanding performances across film and television.
Key Highlights from the 2025 SAG Awards
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‘Conclave’ Clinches Best Motion Picture Ensemble: Despite ‘Wicked’ leading the nominations, the award for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture went to ‘Conclave,’ a film that had already claimed the same honour at the BAFTAs. Ralph Fiennes, along with Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and Sergio Castellitto, accepted the award with visible excitement.
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Timothée Chalamet Makes History: The ‘A Complete Unknown’ star won Best Male Actor in a Leading Role, becoming the youngest winner in this category. Overcoming tough competition from Adrien Brody and Colman Domingo, Chalamet delivered an inspiring speech, citing legends like Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as his inspirations.
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Demi Moore Triumphs in Lead Actress Category: Winning for her role in ‘The Substance,’ Moore secured her place among this year’s top honorees, surpassing Pamela Anderson and Cynthia Erivo.
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TV Dominance by ‘Shōgun’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’:
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‘Shōgun’ swept the drama categories, including Best Ensemble, Best Male Actor (Hiroyuki Sanada), and Best Female Actor (Anna Sawai).
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ won Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series and Best Male Actor (Martin Short), with Selena Gomez expressing her astonishment on stage: "We never win. This is so weird!"
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Colin Farrell earned Best Male Actor in a Limited Series for ‘The Penguin,’ defeating Emmy winner Richard Gadd.
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Complete List of 2025 SAG Awards Winners
Film Awards
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Best Motion Picture Ensemble: Conclave
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Best Female Actor in a Leading Role: Demi Moore (The Substance)
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Best Male Actor in a Leading Role: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
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Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
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Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
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Best Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: The Fall Guy
Television Awards
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Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Only Murders in the Building
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Best Ensemble in a Drama Series: Shōgun
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Best Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
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Best Female Actor in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
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Best Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
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Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
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Best Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
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Best Female Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
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Best Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a TV Series: Shōgun
The 2025 SAG Awards proved to be a night of surprises, with unexpected wins and powerful speeches, setting the stage for an exciting Oscars season ahead.
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