The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, delivered a mix of surprises and snubs as the Screen Actors Guild honoured the year's best performances. The streamlined ceremony focused on awards and speeches, but several unexpected moments stood out.
Michael B. Jordan emerged as a major winner, taking home the lead actor award for his dual role in 'Sinners', which also won the ensemble prize. This snubbed Timothée Chalamet, who had been campaigning for an Oscar for 'Marty Supreme'. Michelle Williams was celebrated for her dramedy performance in 'Adolescence', a welcome recognition given the show's awards success.
Woody Harrelson presented a lifetime achievement award to Harrison Ford, delivering a warm, humorous speech that included playful jabs at the legend. Host Kristen Bell and several winners casually used profanity on Netflix, which aired the show live, a departure from traditional award show decorum.
Notable snubs included Rhea Seehorn, who lost to Keri Russell in the drama series category. Vote splitting among 'White Lotus' and sci-fi fans likely contributed to Russell's win. 'The Last of Us' surprised by winning best drama series, beating action-heavy final seasons of 'Stranger Things', 'Andor', and 'Squid Game'.
