Kieran Culkin’s SAG Awards: Heavy on Humor and Acknowledgments
Kieran Culkin stole the spotlight during his acceptance speech at the SAG Awards, and not for the reasons you might expect. After winning the award for Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the gripping drama about generational trauma in Poland, the actor found himself completely distracted by the weight of the trophy. Honestly, it was the kind of moment that could only happen at an awards show, right?
As he hoisted the hefty statue, Culkin’s thoughts seemed released from the confines of the usual “Thank you” protocols; instead, he started a light-hearted monologue about how actors have truly outdone themselves by designing such a weighty piece of hardware. “This must be what it’s for!” he quipped, as he hilariously struggled to balance the trophy on the table. It’s clear that while most winners might rattle off gratitude to directors, family, and friends, Kieran was at least temporarily obsessed with the sheer mass of his prize.
He did eventually manage to throw in some quick thank-yous, including a shoutout to his friend and the director of “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg. Time was of the essence though—he ticked off the names in a speedy 30 seconds before making his exit, leaving us all wondering if he had covered everyone. Culkin is no stranger to accolades; this SAG win adds to a growing collection that includes a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award, with the Academy Awards looming just around the corner. He’s starting to rack up more trophies than some folks have shelves to hold them!
And it wasn’t just Kieran feeling the weight—budding star Anna Sawai, who snagged the award for Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series for her performance in “Shogun,” echoed his sentiments, remarking on how heavy the accolade was during her own speech. It seems like the SAG Awards this year have been particularly fond of hefty trophies while also channeling a comedic spirit—something we all desperately need a little more of these days!
Keeping an eye on this one, folks. If Kieran keeps racking up these awards, he might just need to turn his living room into a small gym to handle all the trophy lifting!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ, People Magazine, Variety
