Our 5 Favorite Moments from the 2026 Actor Awards
Our 5 Favorite Moments from the 2026 Actor Awards
Bianca BetancourtMon, March 2, 2026 at 4:12 AM UTC
0
Our 5 Favorite Moments from the 2026 Actor Awards Matt Winkelmeyer - Getty Images
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."
Hollywood’s finest came together at Los Angeles’s Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hallto celebrate the newly rebranded 2026 Actor Awards (formerly known as, the SAG Awards).
The Actors differs from other awards in that it specifically celebrates the actors that brought to life all of the year’s biggest television shows and films—as selected by fellow actors. The cast of The Studio and The Pitt won big during the evening while actors such as Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan were honored for their standout film performances. There was even a repeat song and dance opening number from host Kristen Bell, because you know, we needed that again apparently.
This year’s presentation hit all of the emotive notes we love and expect from awards season, featuring moments of humor, surprise, joy, and even a few tear-jerkers. Ahead are our five favorite moments from this year's Actor Awards.
Bowen Yang missed the show because he was in... Antarctica.
Matt Winkelmeyer - Getty Images
Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie presented Best Female Actor in a Drama Series with fellow actor Kathryn Hahn, but the pair revealed that the comedian and former Saturday Night Live star was originally supposed to present alongside Storrie, but missed out on the evening's festivities due to an arctic adventure of sorts. To prove they weren't lying, a photo of Yang dressed in winter garb and out in the snow was displayed on the screen. We have so many questions.
Catherine O’Hara wins a posthumous award for her work in The Studio.
Michael Buckner - Getty Images
In one of the most emotional moments of the night, actress Catherine O’Hara was honored for her work in AppleTV+'s The Studio, winning the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Seth Rogen, the creator and star of the show, accepted the award on her behalf and gave a moving speech that honored her legacy as a beloved actor and comedy force.
“I know she would have been honored to receive this award from her fellow performers, who I know she respected so much — she was such big fans of all of yours,” Rogen shared of his former costar on stage. “I obviously you know, have been reflecting on the time I was fortunate enough to spend with her, working with her, and something that I’ve just been marveling at over the last few weeks was really her ability to be generous and kind and gracious, while never ever minimizing her own talents and her own ability to contribute to the work that we were doing. She knew she could destroy, and she wanted to destroy every day on set.”
Advertisement
Amy Madigan takes home the award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role — and shows support for unions everywhere.
Michael Buckner - Getty Images
Amy Madigan was one of the major surprise wins of the night, taking home the award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in the horror mystery, Weapons. During her speech, Madigan reflected on her upbringing and how unions have always been a part of her life and especially as a working actor over the decades.
“It’s such an honor to be here. I’ve been doing this a long ass time, and I have never been nominated by the SAG committee and by the [Screen Actors] Guild,” she said. “I’m a proud member, and I keep getting asked tonight, ‘What is it about this night?’ I said, ‘Because actors love other actors. They just love being with them. We want to be working with them.'”
She continued, “I’m a union person. I come from Chicago. Everybody in my family, all my friends, relatives, we’re all union people, and I don’t care what somebody says, they’re not going to bust us.”
Harrison Ford is visibly moved accepting his Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gilbert Flores - Getty Images
Who doesn’t adore Harrison Ford? The veteran actor allowed his emotions to be on full display as he accepted this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, reflecting on his unparalleled catalog of roles that include Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan and more.
“Sometimes we make entertainment. Sometimes we make art. Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we make ’em both at the same time. And if we’re really fortunate, we also get to make a living doing it. Success in this business brings a certain freedom that comes with responsibility to support each other, to lift others up when we can,” he shared onstage. “To keep the door open for the next kid, the next lost boy who’s looking for a place to belong. I’m, indeed, a lucky guy. Lucky to have found my people. Lucky to have work that challenges me. Lucky to still be doing it. And I don’t take that for granted.”
Michael B. Jordan and Sinners scoop up some of the biggest wins of the night.
FREDERIC J. BROWN - Getty Images
In another surprise win, Michael B. Jordan took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s southern vampire epic, Sinners. The film’s entire cast was later honored by taking home the biggest award of the night, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. While tonight’s ceremony honored solely actors, it’s worth nothing that the win still marked another history-making moment for Ryan Coogler. He is now the first person to direct two cast ensemble winners for Sinners and his first blockbuster breakout, Black Panther.
You Might Also Like
4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora
The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
