2020 SAG Awards
The 2020 SAG Awards were broadcast live from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It’s always a lively night when actors pay tribute to actors! The members of SAG/AFTRA cast their votes to award their fellow peers.
This was the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards and opened with “How I Became an Actor” speeches as they have done in the past.
It started with Christina Applegate, “My name is Christian Applegate and I am an actor.” “My name is Cynthia Erivo and I’m an actor.” Eugene Levy was next and told a long story about squeezing Charmin, and dragged on and on before his son, Daniel tried to get him to move on. He finally said, “My name is Eugene Levy and I am an actor.” “Let’s start the show.”
Eugene Levey and his son Daniel then took the stage to introduce the broadcast. They claimed not to be hosts and won’t be returning throughout the show, but they did present the first award of the evening for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. The 2020 SAG Award went to Tony Shalhoub for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He thanked the union and said, “It is a joy to know you. It is a pleasure to work alongside you.”
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The next category was for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series and the 2020 SAG Award went to Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Fleabag. “Oh my God! Thank you, everyone! And ended with “Thank you, it’s been the most beautiful dream.”
Up next was Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and the 2020 SAG Award went to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It was Mrs. Maisel’s night. The cast joked and said they couldn’t understand why Fleabag didn’t win. They were censored but managed to thank their casting directors, and ended the speech still joking about the win, “This is a mistake but thank you.”
The next category was Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and the 2020 SAG Award went to Laura Dern for Marriage Story. “Thank you, Screen Actors Guild. Thank you, actors!” She also thanked casting directors. “Thank you all and I’m starring at my Big Little Lies family. Thank you all. And thank you, dad.”
The first standing ovation of the night went to the cast of Parasite as they introduced the clip of the nominated film.
Jennifer Garner introduced the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. The 2020 SAG Award went to Brad Pitt for Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood. “I’ve got to add this to my Tinder Profile.” He followed with “Thank you so much.” He thanked his co-stars and all the female cast members’ feet. He said Quentin has separated more women from their shoes …”
“I’ve been banging away at this thing for 30 years … thank you for this.” Enjoy the evening, because tomorrow it’s back to work.”
The 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries went to Michelle Williams for Fosse/Verdon. Michelle told a story about acting at the age of 12 and challenging acting situations, and said, “Sometimes you get so damn lucky that you find yourself opposite Sam Rockwell.”
SAG/AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris spoke for the organization and said they are, “Unity and solidarity.” “We speak our truths not only in our stories but in our lives.” “We are SAG/AFTRA … art is magic, art is power.” I am Gabrielle Carteris, and I am an actor.”
The next 2020 SAG Award was a big win for Jennifer Aniston for The Morning Show. The category, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. “What!” “Oh my gosh! This is so unbelievable.” Jennifer’s first words. She was in complete shock. “Reese Witherspoon where are you girl. I love you. It took 20 years, but we did it, finally.” She ended with, “Adam Sandler … your magic is real buddy, I love you.”
Leonardo DiCaprio honored Robert De Niro for his breadth of work. Robert De Niro won the 2020 SAG Life Achievement Award for his on-screen work and humanitarian accomplishments. “He … has influenced entire generations.” “He has urged us all as citizens to exercise our right to vote.”
The second standing ovation of the night went to Robert De Niro “The one, the only, Mr. Robert De Niro.” It was a long one. “Thank you.” “Thank you.”
“For those generous, generous words. Thank you.” “We as actors don’t do it all alone. We can’t do it alone … and for that, I’m so grateful.” He spoke about politics and politicians that support social progress but said he would keep it to a minimum. “As a citizen, I have as much right as anyone to voice my opinion … whenever I see blatant abuse of power.” “And that’s all I’m going to say about that tonight.” He thanked his crew, family, and said he will treasure the award because it comes from his comrades, fellow actors.
The next category was Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. The 2020 SAG Award went to Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones. His first win but sixth nomination. “Hello, hello.” “I would like to thank the people of Northern Ireland who put up with us for nine years.” He ended his speech with a thank you to his wife.
The cast of The Crown took the 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. They were not prepared for the win but thanked their casting director. Helena Bonham Carter ended the acceptance speech with, “And Netflix I love you very much.”
Sam Rockwell won the 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for Fosse/Verdon. His third win and seventh nomination. He said he did not expect to win and thanked his fellow nominees. “Love you very much.”
The In-Memoriam 2020 SAG Awards salute showed that we lost a lot of talent in just one year.
Glenn Close announced the nominees for the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. The 2020 SAG Award went to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker. He has had several nominations, but this is his first win. He said years ago he didn’t appreciate being a member of the acting community, “… I couldn’t fully appreciate it at the time.” He said he now has a much better appreciation for the community and being a member of it. He closed his speech with, “I am standing on the shoulders of my favorite actor Heath Ledger, goodnight.”
Tom Hanks introduced the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. The 2020 SAG Award went to Renée Zellweger, Judy. “Oh, wow! Hello, my family. What an honor.” Judy Garland’s legacy will always be one of my greatest life’s blessings.” She ended with, “Judy Garland, 50 years later, your community is thinking about you tonight.”
Eugene and Dan Levy came back to close the 2020 SAG Awards but said they are still not the hosts. They announced the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, and the 2020 SAG Award went to Parasite. Big shocker. The first foreign-language film to win this award in the history of the SAG Awards. Their acceptance speech needed to be translated live. “To be honor with such an award makes we think we didn’t we made such a bad movie.” “I will never forget this beautiful night. Thank you so much.”
Congratulations to all of the 2020 SAG Awards winners.
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