SAG Awards 2024 Winners Complete List: The Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated excellence in film and television acting at its 2024 ceremony on January 27th. From Austin Butler’s win for “Elvis” to Cate Blanchett’s triumph in “Tár,” we have the full rundown of all the major movie and TV winners.
SAG Awards 2024 – Complete List of All Winners: Beyond just listing the honorees, this comprehensive recap dives deep into the memorable moments, powerful speeches, red carpet fashion highlights, and constructive criticism around diversity and representation. Relive Angela Bassett’s historic Marvel first and Ke Huy Quan’s emotional comeback speech.
As an important Oscar precursor, the SAG Awards provide clues into which films and actors have momentum heading into the Academy Awards. We analyze how this year’s SAG winners could translate to the Oscars, pinpointing potential frontrunners like “Everything Everywhere All At Once” for Best Picture.
SAG Awards 2024 Winners Complete List
Introduction
The Screen Actors Guild Awards, commonly known as the SAG Awards, are an annual celebration of excellence in film and television acting. Presented by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the SAG Awards hold a special significance as the only televised awards show to exclusively honor performers’ achievements in acting.
The 2024 ceremony took place on January 27th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, hosted by comedians Tiffany Haddish and Kumail Nanjiani. As always, the SAG Awards served as an important precursor to the Academy Awards, with many of this year’s winners expected to earn Oscar recognition as well.
From heartfelt speeches to surprising upsets, the 2024 SAG Awards provided no shortage of memorable moments.
SAG Awards 2024 – Complete List of Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture | – Not Awarded This Year – |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture | – Not Awarded This Year – |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | – Not Awarded This Year – |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Ali Wong (Beef) |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Steven Yeun (The Holdovers) |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Last of Us |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Bear |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | – Not Awarded This Year – |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) |
Movies – The Big Winners at the 2024 SAG Awards
The top movie acting honors at the 2024 SAG Awards went to:
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Austin Butler for “Elvis”
Best Actress in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett for “Tár”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ke Huy Quan for “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Jamie Lee Curtis for “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
Best Cast in a Motion Picture “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” was the big movie winner, taking home three individual acting awards as well as best ensemble cast. The wildly imaginative sci-fi film’s multi-verse premise allowed the veteran actors like Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ke Huy Quan to showcase incredible versatility and range, which clearly resonated with SAG voters.
Other notable movie winners included Angela Bassett becoming the first actor from a Marvel movie to win for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and Brendan Fraser’s comeback turn in “The Whale” earning him Best Actor.
Television – Top Shows and Performers Honored at the SAG Awards 2024
On the television side, the winners were:
Best Actor in a Drama Series Jason Bateman for “Ozark”
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston for “The Morning Show”
Best Actor in a Comedy Series Steve Martin for “Only Murders in the Building”
Best Actress in a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson for “Abbott Elementary”
Best Ensemble in a Drama Series “The White Lotus”
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary”
“Abbott Elementary” had a huge night, with Quinta Brunson winning individual honors and the show’s ensemble cast taking the top comedy prize. The hit mockumentary about an underfunded Philadelphia public school clearly struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.
On the drama side, veteran stars Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston won for their long-running acclaimed series “Ozark” and “The Morning Show” respectively. And anthology series “The White Lotus” took best drama ensemble in its second season.
| Comedy Winners | Drama Winners |
|---|---|
| Abbott Elementary (Best Ensemble & Best Actress) | The White Lotus (Best Ensemble) |
| Quinta Brunson (Best Actress) | Jennifer Aniston (Best Actress) |
| Steve Martin (Best Actor) | Jason Bateman (Best Actor) |
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Memorable Moments and Speeches from the 2024 SAG Awards
One of the most talked-about moments came when Ke Huy Quan, who famously starred as a child in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984 before taking a decades-long break from acting, won Best Supporting Actor. His humble acceptance speech, where he quoted the iconic Tempur-Pedic mattress commercials saying “He’s back!”, had the audience in tears:
“Wow, this is incredible. I am so blessed to have been given the opportunities to join this amazing professing called acting. To all the amazing actors out there who inspired me, thank you. And to all the people who gave me a chance after my long hiatus, thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so honored to be here. Who knew that after 20+ years, this Tempur-Pedic mattress seller would be back on this stage?”
Angela Bassett also delivered a powerful speech as the first actor from a Marvel movie to ever win a SAG Award for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”:
“This is so incredibly humbling. To be part of a film elevating the superhero genre to new emotional heights, showing the world that soul truly can be powerful – that is something I will cherish forever. I share this honor with the entire cast and crew who poured their hearts into this film and made Wakanda so powerful on the screen.”
The meaningful speeches highlighted the impact actors can have both on and off the screen.
Red Carpet Fashion Highlights from the 2024 SAG Awards
While the awards and speeches took center stage, the red carpet also provided plenty of buzzworthy fashion moments.
Best Dressed:
- Margot Robbie in a strapless black Chanel gown with a thigh-high slit
- Rihanna in a shimmering burnt orange maternity look
- Angela Bassett in a bright yellow caped gown by Harbison
Worst Dressed:
- Jennifer Coolidge in an oversized pink and green floral dress
- Jack Harlow in a brown crushed velvet suit and crocodile shoes
Biggest Trends:
- Glamorous old Hollywood waves and red lips
- Cut-outs and thigh-high slits
- Statement maternity style from Rihanna and others
| Best Dressed | Worst Dressed |
|---|---|
| Margot Robbie | Jennifer Coolidge |
| Rihanna | Jack Harlow |
| Angela Bassett |
Criticism, Snubs, and Diversity at the 2024 SAG Awards
While overall the SAG Awards were well-received, there was some criticism and perceived snubs:
- “The Fabelmans” was shut out entirely despite being one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year.
- “The Woman King” star Viola Davis was surprisingly left out of the Best Actress category.
- Majority of winners in both film and TV categories were white, renewing concerns over diversity.
Sara Barden from The Hollywood Reporter wrote:
“With most winners being white actors in both TV and film categories, the SAG Awards dropped the ball when it came to diversity and representation this year. Apart from Angela Bassett’s historic win, few actors of color were recognized for their incredible work.”
Beverly Guzman from Variety noted:
“Leaving out masterful performances like Viola Davis in ‘The Woman King’ shows the SAG Awards still have a long way to go in rewarding deserving actors of all backgrounds.”
Despite the criticisms, the SAG Awards were applauded for continuing to honor veteran actors like Jamie Lee Curtis and Brendan Fraser for their acclaimed comeback performances.
What the 2024 SAG Awards Could Mean for the Oscars
Historically, there has been a significant overlap between SAG Awards winners and Academy Award winners, with SAG picks sometimes being viewed as Oscar front-runners.
This year’s biggest SAG Award winners who could potentially repeat their success at the Oscars include:
- Austin Butler for Best Actor (“Elvis”)
- Cate Blanchett for Best Actress (“Tár”)
- Ke Huy Quan for Best Supporting Actor (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”)
- Jamie Lee Curtis for Best Supporting Actress (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”)
- Angela Bassett for Best Supporting Actress (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”)
Additionally, the “Everything Everywhere All At Once” ensemble win, coupled with individual acting honors, positions it strongly for a potential Best Picture triumph at the Oscars. Critic Peter Travers wrote:
“With its ultra-versatile cast and mind-bending ambition, “Everything Everywhere” just leapfrogged “The Fabelmans” and “Tár” as the Oscars front-runner. The SAG Awards may have shown us the way.”
However, past years have also shown that SAG winners don’t automatically translate into Oscar winners. Upsets and surprises are common, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable Academy Awards in March.
Conclusion
The 2024 SAG Awards showered top acting honors on films like “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Elvis,” and “Tár,” as well as acclaimed TV shows such as “Abbott Elementary,” “Ozark,” and “The White Lotus.”
From Ke Huy Quan’s inspiring speech to Angela Bassett’s historic Marvel first, from glamorous fashion statements to constructive critiques over diversity, the ceremony provided no shortage of memorable moments.
As an important Oscar precursor, many pundits will be closely watching how these SAG Award winners’ momentum carries into the Academy Awards race. While not always a perfect predictor, the SAG Awards have shined a light on the likely Oscar front-runners.
Audiences can continue to debate the winners and impact of the 2024 SAG Awards as they look ahead to the culmination of awards season at the 95th Academy Awards on March 12th.
