SAG Awards 2024: Oppenheimer’ Reigns Supreme: Dominating the Night with Its Spectacular Performance.

SAG Awards 2024- The top accolade was claimed by the film, with Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. receiving individual acting awards. Additionally, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph emerged victorious as well.

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” clinched three major victories at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards during the Saturday night ceremony, further solidifying its impressive collection of industry accolades.

Taking home the prestigious SAG Award for best ensemble, the film’s cast, which includes Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt, graced the stage to accept the honor. Kenneth Branagh, their co-star, mentioned that the last time they were all together was in July, when they stood in unity during the biopic’s premiere in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

This marks a significant moment for us,” Branagh expressed.

So far, “Oppenheimer” has secured major awards at the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and Critics Choice Awards and is currently the favorite for the best picture Oscar. Last year’s best picture winner, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” also emerged victorious at the SAGs initially, although only five out of the last 10 ensemble winners have gone on to win an Oscar.

The SAG Awards have a more reliable history of predicting the individual acting categories, as the winners have aligned perfectly with the Oscars for the past two years. In the highly competitive best actor category, “Oppenheimer” lead Murphy emerged victorious over Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”) and Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), among others, for his portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who spearheaded the Manhattan Project during World War II.

Despite Emma Stone winning the BAFTA for best actress in “Poor Things,” Lily Gladstone emerged victorious at SAG for her portrayal of an Osage woman in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The film depicts the tragic murder of her family members by her husband (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his uncle (Robert De Niro).

In the supporting categories, Da’Vine Joy Randolph was honored by SAG for her role as a grieving school cook in “The Holdovers,” while Downey delivered a powerful performance as a political operative in “Oppenheimer.” Both actors have been dominating the awards season and are highly likely to secure victory on Oscar night.

During his acceptance speech, Downey humorously questioned why he was experiencing success at this moment, jokingly stating that he would never tire of hearing his own voice unlike his fellow nominees.

Randolph, on the other hand, used her speech to inspire her fellow actors, emphasizing the fortunate position they are in to pursue their passion. She encouraged those still waiting for their breakthrough, assuring them that life can change in an instant.

At the ceremony, Barbra Streisand was presented with a lifetime achievement award. In her acceptance speech, she made a poignant reference to the current state of the world, expressing her dream of a future where prejudice becomes a thing of the past. Streisand highlighted the historical significance of Hollywood, which was built by studio chiefs who fled antisemitism in Eastern Europe, such as Samuel Goldwyn and Louis B. Mayer.

The actress, filmmaker, and singer primarily focused on her passion for film, reminiscing about her visits to a nearby theater during her time at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. She expressed her preference for the make-believe world of movies over reality, stating, “I wanted to be in the movies” as it provided a more pleasant experience. Reflecting on her career as a working actress, she credited the director, William Wyler, and the cinematographer, Harry Stradling, for setting the tone with her first film, “Funny Girl” (1968). She appreciated their acceptance of young women with opinions, which shaped her trajectory in the industry.

Check out the complete list of recipients at the 2024 SAG Awards.

The list of nominees for the 2024 SAG Awards was revealed on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, well in advance of the actual event. Here is the complete lineup of nominees:

Film
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
American Fiction

Barbie

The Color Purple

Killers of the Flower Moon

Oppenheimer – WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper — Maestro

Colman Domingo — Rustin

Paul Giamatti — The Holdovers

Cillian Murphy — Oppenheimer – WINNER

Jeffrey Wright — American Fiction

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Annette Bening — Nyad

Lily Gladstone — Killers of the Flower Moon – WINNER

Carey Mulligan — Maestro

Margot Robbie — Barbie

Emma Stone — Poor Things

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Sterling K. Brown — American Fiction

Willem Dafoe — Poor Things

Robert De Niro — Killers of the Flower Moon

Robert Downey Jr. — Oppenheimer – WINNER

Ryan Gosling — Barbie

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Emily Blunt — Oppenheimer

Danielle Brooks — The Color Purple

Penelope Cruz — Ferrari

Jodie Foster — Nyad

Da’Vine Joy Randolph — The Holdovers –WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Barbie

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

John Wick: Chapter 4

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One – WINNER

Television
Oustanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Crown

The Gilded Age

The Last of Us

The Morning Show

Succession – WINNER

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary

Barry

The Bear – WINNER

Only Murders in the Building

Ted Lasso

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Brian Cox — Succession

Billy Crudup — The Morning Show

Kieran Culkin — Succession

Matthew Macfadyen — Succession

Pedro Pascal — The Last of Us – WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston — The Morning Show

Elizabeth Debicki — The Crown – WINNER

Bella Ramsey — The Last of Us

Keri Russell — The Diplomat

Sarah Snook — Succession

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Brett Goldstein — Ted Lasso

Bill Hader — Barry

Ebon Moss-Bachrach — The Bear

Jason Sudeikis — Ted Lasso

Jeremy Allen White — The Bear – WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Alex Borstein — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Rachel Brosnahan — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Quinta Brunson — Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear – WINNER

Hannah Waddingham — Ted Lasso

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Matt Bomer — Fellow Travelers

Jon Hamm — Fargo

David Oyelowo — Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Tony Shaloub — Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie

Steven Yeun — Beef –WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Uzo Aduba — Painkiller

Kathryn Hahn — Tiny Beautiful Things

Brie Larson — Lessons in Chemistry

Bel Powley — A Small Light

Ali Wong — Beef – WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
Ahsoka

Barry

Beef

The Last of Us – WINNER

The Mandalorian

Who won the 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award?

The singer, actor, writer, and director Barbra Streisand received the 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award. SAG highlighted Streisand’s exceptional contributions to the acting profession, recognizing her outstanding performances on both screen and stage. With a long list of prestigious awards under her belt, including two Academy Awards, ten Grammys, five Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, a Tony Award, and more, Streisand has proven herself as one of the most talented entertainers of all time. Previous recipients of this esteemed award include Sally Field, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, and Dick Van Dyke.