Celebrate Acting Excellence: Watch the 2025 SAG Awards Livestream
Mark your calendars for February 23rd, as the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) promises to be a captivating affair, honoring outstanding talent in film and television. With Kristen Bell returning to host the ceremony, fans can expect a night filled with emotional moments and memorable performances, celebrating the incredible work from Hollywood’s finest.
The SAG Awards are unique as they are solely voted on by actors, covering 15 categories that highlight individual performances and ensemble excellence in both television and film. This year’s frontrunners include acclaimed productions like “Anora,” “Conclave,” “Wicked,” and “A Complete Unknown,” all vying for the prestigious title of Best Cast in a Motion Picture. Additionally, nominated dramas like “Shogun,” “The Diplomat,” and “Bridgerton,” along with comedies such as “Shrinking,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “The Bear,” further underscore the wide range of talent recognized.
Significantly, the 2025 ceremony will give due recognition to stunt performers, a group whose work often goes overlooked. Movies like “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Dune: Part Two,” and “Gladiator II” will compete for best stunts, while television shows like “The Boys” and “House of The Dragon” also received nods. This inclusion of stunt categories illustrates a growing appreciation for the physical artistry involved in filmmaking.
Acting legends like Jane Fonda will receive the evening’s most prestigious honor—the Lifetime Achievement Award. Fonda joins a distinguished list of past recipients who have made indelible marks on the industry. Coinciding with this emotional night will be recognition for performers who missed out on nominations from other major awards, making the SAG Awards a significant platform for expressing peer esteem.
Kristen Bell’s appointment as host, despite initial reservations about the show’s importance post-Los Angeles wildfires, reflects a commitment to revitalizing community spirit. Bell emphasized that award shows offer vital employment to freelance artists and technicians, many of whom are still recovering from recent hardships. Thus, the SAG Awards serve not only as a celebration of artistry but also as an opportunity to uplift those impacted by adversity.
Be sure to tune in on February 23rd at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to witness this celebration of talent, resilience, and community spirit.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! Online, USA Today, Deadline
