The glitzy Actor Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night witnessed a heartwarming reunion as Claire Danes and Damian Lewis took the stage alongside their former child co-star, now Hollywood heavyweight, Timothée Chalamet. The event, held at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, was filled with nostalgic banter and unexpected victories, particularly for Michael B. Jordan and his film Sinners.
A Nostalgic Reunion on Stage
Danes, 46, and Lewis, 55, who starred as CIA operative Carrie Mathison and marine Nicholas Brody in the thriller series Homeland, presented the award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. Their playful exchange quickly turned into a trip down memory lane. Lewis quipped, 'Truly incredible shows in this category. Five all-time greats. Remind me, Claire, was Homeland... did it ever win for Ensemble?' Danes cheekily replied, 'No, no, it did not. And that's why we're here today. We would like a rematch...'
Lewis added with mock defiance, 'We lost to, what, Downton Abbey? Breaking Bad? Nope, never heard of them. Bryan Cranston, Michelle Dockery, you're great, we love you; you're going down.' Danes then highlighted the show's stellar cast, including F. Murray Abraham and Mandy Patinkin, before turning the spotlight to Chalamet. 'We even had Timothée Chalamet on our show. Where do you think he learned how to handle the stress of a Safdie movie?' she joked, referencing director Josh Safdie of Chalamet's latest film, Marty Supreme.
'We Made You, Timothée'
Lewis couldn't resist a playful jab, declaring, 'We made you, Timothée. Just saying. And we're ready for a recount.' This lighthearted moment underscored Chalamet's early career breakthrough in 2012, when at age 30, he played Finn Walden, the rebellious son of the Vice President, in the second season of Homeland. Long before his rise to stardom, this role marked his television debut, setting the stage for his acclaimed film career.
Surprise Wins for Michael B. Jordan
The awards ceremony was not short of shocks, with Michael B. Jordan delivering the upset of the season. The 39-year-old actor triumphed over Chalamet and other nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke to win Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Sinners. Visibly emotional, Jordan was seen with tears in his eyes, hands covering his face in disbelief as he clutched his trophy.
Chalamet, who had previously won at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes, proved to be a gracious loser, standing up to applaud Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53. In a further twist, Sinners also secured the top prize for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, cementing its unexpected dominance at the event.
Chalamet's Night Out with Mom
Timothée Chalamet attended the awards with his mother, Nicole Flender, as his date, while his girlfriend Kylie Jenner opted to skip the red carpet, reuniting with him inside later. Dressed in an off-white suit jacket and a partially unbuttoned white dress shirt, Chalamet flashed cheerful smiles and shared sweet moments with his mom, draping his arm around her shoulders for photos.
Despite his loss at the Actor Awards, Chalamet has been busy during awards season, earning a nomination for his role in Marty Supreme, which also garnered nods for co-star Odessa A'zion and the cast. He recently traveled to the UK for the BAFTAs, where he was nominated but lost the Best Actor award to Robert Aramayo for I Swear.
Full List of Actor Awards 2026 Winners
The ceremony celebrated achievements across film and television, with notable wins including:
Film Categories
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Sinners (Warner Bros) - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan - Sinners - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley - Hamnet - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn - One Battle After Another - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Amy Madigan - Weapons - WINNER
- Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning - WINNER
Television Categories
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO Max) - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle - The Pitt - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell - The Diplomat - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: The Studio (Apple TV) - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen - The Studio - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara - The Studio - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Owen Cooper - Adolescence - WINNER
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Michelle Williams - Dying For Sex - WINNER
- Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: The Last of Us (HBO) - WINNER
The Actor Awards 2026 not only highlighted current cinematic and television excellence but also served as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds and career trajectories shaped by early collaborations in Hollywood.
