The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) took place in Los Angeles, California and aired on networks TNT and TBS. Stars aligned the red carpet for the spotlight such as Ashton Kutcher, Scandal’s own Kerry Washington and Sofia Vergara from the hit show, Modern Family to name a few. This award show was unlike many others because it did not have a host. I know what you’re thinking, how is that possible? What about organization? What about keeping the audience engaged? Well according to the producer, Kathy Connell, she thinks that it will set the award show apart from the rest. Her main objective was to focus on the actors and not just one personality alone. The lack of hosts, was her way of keeping the emphasis on the actors. Good for you, way to go!
In addition, the theme of the show seemed to take an interesting route. Women won big at the SAG Awards. After all, we know who runs the world, GIRLS!
Major movies to hit the big screen such as LaLa Land, Fences and Hidden Figures showcased the talents, strengths, and dedication of actresses around the world. Known for movies like Spider Man 2, and The Help, Emma Stone won Best Actress for Lala Land. Stone plays Mia, an aspiring actress and musician who is struggling to make ends meet. The storyline for this film was unique because it was created to tell the story in a musical format.
And moving right into Black History Month, Viola Davis just keeps on making history. This time for her role in the movie, Fences as she took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor. Davis, was all smiles as she accepted her award. She is the first African American woman to win 5 Sag Awards, a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and is currently nominated for an Oscar. The Oscars are due to air February 26th at 7pm ET on ABC. I will definitely be tuned in, will you?
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae won for Outstanding Performance by a cast. They each bought out movie theaters for the showing of their movie, Hidden Figures. Their acts of kindness is why their movie is #1 at the box office today.
Watch here as Taraji gives a powerful acceptance speech: “We win. Love wins, everytime.”
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