With the controversial #Oscarsowhite, still a heated discussion among the industry, the SAG Awards proved otherwise. In fact, many African-American actors took home top honors as the ceremony gave one Actor after another to a diverse group of recipients. Kicking off the show was the award for Supporting Female Actor in a Comedy was Uzo Aduba of Orange is the New Black which also won the top honor for the ensemble in a comedy and as all those who are watching the show knows, OITNB features a diverse group of women from all backgrounds. For film, the Actors Guild recognized what the Academy failed to, Idris Elba collected two awards (for Luther & Beasts of No Nation)! The guild also honored Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder) and Queen Latifah (Bessie). Lastly, the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award was given to comedy legend and pioneer, Carol Burnett who gave a simple yet meaningful speech about her life as a woman comedian during a time where comedy was considered a “man’s game”.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
SPOTLIGHT
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
DOWNTON ABBEY
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
BRIE LARSON “ROOM”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
LEONARDO DICAPRIO “THE REVENANT”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
VIOLA DAVIS “HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
KEVIN SPACEY “HOUSE OF CARDS”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
JEFFREY TAMBOR “TRANSPARENT”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
UZO ADUBA “ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
ALICIA VIKANDER “THE DANISH GIRL”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
IDRIS ELBA “BEASTS OF NO NATION”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
QUEEN LATIFAH “BESSIE”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
IDRIS ELBA “LUTHER”
Here’s a picture of Ryan Gosling being absolutely dashing and perfect because let’s be honest, he’s always a winner.
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