Tuesday, March 3, 2026

SAG’s Actor Awards Winners: ‘Sinners’ Wins Top Prize, ‘The Studio’ and ‘The Pitt’ Lead for TV

"Sinners," a vampire film set in the segregated South, won the top prize for best ensemble in a motion picture at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night, with its star Michael B. Jordan earning the best lead actor award.

"The Studio," a satirical take on key figures in the show’s industry, took home three awards, including best ensemble in a comedy series.
 "The Pitt," a gritty medical drama, followed closely with two awards, including best ensemble in a drama series.

The awards, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards until the name was changed last November, are presented by the SAG-AFTRA union and honor outstanding performances in both film and television.


On the film side, Jessie Buckley was honored as best lead actress for her role as a grieving mother in "Hamnet," while Jordan was recognized for his portrayal of bootlegging twins in "Sinners."


Jordan, visibly moved, said, "Just being in this room right now with all these people who saw me grow up in front of the camera... I feel the love and support that you've always given me and encouraged me to go on and do my best."


Ryan Coogler, the director of "Sinners," made history by becoming the first director to lead two best ensemble winners in the Actor Awards.
 He previously won the top prize for 2018's "Black Panther." The Actor Awards are seen as a major precursor to the Oscars, which will take place on March 15. "Sinners," which has a record-breaking 16 nominations, is in a tight race with "One Battle After Another," which won big at the Directors Guild and Producers Guild Awards.

Supporting actor awards went to two villainous performances, with Sean Penn winning for his role as a demented soldier in "One Battle After Another" and Amy Madigan honored for her portrayal of a literal witch in "Weapons."


Madigan reflected on the value of actors supporting one another, saying, "Actors love other actors — they just love being with them."


Seth Rogen, co-creator of "The Studio," won the lead actor in a comedy series award for his role as a hapless movie chief.
 His co-star Catherine O'Hara, who passed away in January at the age of 71, was a posthumous winner for best lead actress. Rogen accepted the award and paid tribute to O'Hara's contributions to the show.

"I've just been marveling over the last few weeks at her ability to be generous and kind and gracious, while never ever minimizing her own talents and her own ability to contribute to the work that we were doing," Rogen said.
 "She knew she could destroy, and she wanted to destroy every day on set."

In an unexpected twist, Keri Russell, who plays a cunning ambassador in "The Diplomat," was named best lead actress in a drama series over Rhea Seehorn of "Pluribus."
 Noah Wyle, who previously won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role as an emergency room doctor in "The Pitt," added a statue for lead actor in a drama series to his collection.

Michelle Williams won best actress in a limited series for her performance as a woman with terminal cancer in "Dying for Sex."
 Owen Cooper, the 16-year-old star of "Adolescence," beat out his co-star Stephen Graham in the best actor in a limited series category.

Harrison Ford, known for his roles in blockbuster franchises like "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
 "I'm in a room of actors many of whom are here because they've been nominated to receive a prize for their amazing work, while I'm here to receive a prize for being alive," Ford said, fighting back tears during his speech.

The night wasn't entirely celebratory, as the U.S. and Israel are engaged in a war with Iran.
 "Our thoughts are with all those whose lives are in danger overseas right now, and I think if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that we wish for peace and we mourn those whose lives have been lost," said Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, executive director of SAG-AFTRA, before the ceremony began.

Kristen Bell hosted the awards show for the second consecutive year on Netflix.
 The streamer made headlines this week after bowing out from a heated bidding war with Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the company behind "The Pitt" and "Sinners." Paramount, which won a single prize at the Actor Awards for the latest "Mission: Impossible" stunts, has a deal to purchase the media conglomerate for $110 billion.

See the full list of winners below.

Cast Ensemble in a Motion Picture

“Frankenstein” (Netflix)
“Hamnet” (Focus Features)
“Marty Supreme” (A24)
“One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
“Sinners” (Warner Bros.) (WINNER)
Male Actor in a Leading Role

Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme” (A24)
Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
Ethan Hawke, “Blue Moon” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.) (WINNER)
Jesse Plemons, “Bugonia” (Focus Features)
Female Actor in a Leading Role

Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” (Focus Features) (WINNER)
Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (A24)
Kate Hudson, “Song Sung Blue” (Focus Features)
Chase Infiniti, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
Emma Stone, “Bugonia” (Focus Features)
Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Miles Caton, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein” (Netflix)
Paul Mescal, “Hamnet” (Focus Features)
Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.) (WINNER)
Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Odessa A’zion, “Marty Supreme” (A24)
Ariana Grande, “Wicked: For Good” (Universal Pictures)
Amy Madigan, “Weapons” (Warner Bros.) (WINNER)
Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

“F1” (Apple Original Films/Warner Bros.)
“Frankenstein” (Netflix)
“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” (Paramount Pictures) (WINNER)
“One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
“Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
TV Categories
Cast Ensemble in a Drama Series

“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“Landman” (Paramount+)
“The Pitt” (HBO Max) (WINNER)
“Severance” (Apple TV)
“The White Lotus” (HBO Max)
Cast Ensemble in a Comedy Series

“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
“The Bear” (FX)
“Hacks” (HBO Max)
“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
“The Studio” (Apple TV) (WINNER)
Male Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise” (Hulu)
Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show” (Apple TV)
Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus” (HBO Max)
Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses” (Apple TV)
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) (WINNER)

Female Actor in a Drama Series

Britt Lower, “Severance” (Apple TV)
Parker Posey, “The White Lotus” (HBO Max)
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat” (Netflix) (WINNER)
Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus” (Apple TV)
Aimee Lou Wood, “The White Lotus” (HBO Max)
Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio” (Apple TV)
Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix)
Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside” (Netflix)
Seth Rogen, “The Studio” (Apple TV) (WINNER)
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio” (Apple TV)
Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio” (Apple TV) (WINNER)
Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday” (Netflix)
Jean Smart, “Hacks” (HBO Max)
Kristen Wiig, “Palm Royale” (Apple TV)
Male Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series

Jason Bateman, “Black Rabbit” (Netflix)
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence” (Netflix) (WINNER)
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Charlie Hunnam, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (Netflix)
Matthew Rhys, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix)
Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series

Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me” (Netflix)
Erin Doherty, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault” (Peacock)
Christine Tremarco, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex” (FX) (WINNER)


Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series

Stranger Things” (Netflix)
“Andor” (Disney+)
“Landman” (Paramount+)
“The Last of Us” (HBO Max) (WINNER)
“Squid Game” (Netflix)

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