Conclave and Demi Moore emerge as significant winners at the SAG Awards, a key precursor to the upcoming Oscars, with standout performances boosting their candidacies.
**SAG Awards 2023: Conclave and Demi Moore Shine Before Oscars**
**SAG Awards 2023: Conclave and Demi Moore Shine Before Oscars**
A night of celebration for actors as films and performances vie for Oscar recognition.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held on Sunday showcased a night filled with performances and camaraderie among actors, marking a crucial turning point just ahead of the Oscars. Conclave, a gripping narrative surrounding the papal election, snagged the prestigious award for best ensemble cast, strengthening its position in the highly competitive awards season. Its director, Edward Berger, was commended by Ralph Fiennes during the acceptance speech, which highlighted the film's late surge after its triumph at the BAFTAs.
During the event, co-star Isabella Rossellini sent well wishes to Pope Francis, who is currently recuperating from pneumonia, emphasizing the film's spirit of community even amidst its fictional storytelling. Fiennes pointed out the importance of unity in the acting profession, reflecting the recognition that SAG members grant each other in their respective crafts.
This year has proved to be unpredictable, with films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez also taking significant honors, making the race for best picture increasingly intense. Other notable winners were Demi Moore, who triumphed for her role as a fading aerobics instructor in The Substance, and Timothée Chalamet, who received recognition for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Moore described her win as profoundly meaningful and credited her fellow actors as her lifelong teachers, keeping in line with the night's overarching themes of gratitude and acknowledgment of hard work.
Kieran Culkin earned the best supporting actor award for A Real Pain, humorously thanking Jesse Eisenberg's sister for his casting, while Zoe Saldaña continued her streak in the supporting actress category for the musical Emilia Pérez. Meanwhile, Colin Farrell expressed the unifying essence of acting after winning for his role in The Penguin.
The night honored not just individual performances but also community spirit as Kristen Bell led the ceremony, inviting Los Angeles firefighters to the event in recognition of their valiant efforts in battling recent wildfires. Jane Fonda also delivered an emotional lifetime achievement speech underscoring the significance of community in these uncertain times.
With many performances and films still in the spotlight, the SAG Awards have set the stage for an exhilarating Academy Awards ahead.
During the event, co-star Isabella Rossellini sent well wishes to Pope Francis, who is currently recuperating from pneumonia, emphasizing the film's spirit of community even amidst its fictional storytelling. Fiennes pointed out the importance of unity in the acting profession, reflecting the recognition that SAG members grant each other in their respective crafts.
This year has proved to be unpredictable, with films like The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez also taking significant honors, making the race for best picture increasingly intense. Other notable winners were Demi Moore, who triumphed for her role as a fading aerobics instructor in The Substance, and Timothée Chalamet, who received recognition for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Moore described her win as profoundly meaningful and credited her fellow actors as her lifelong teachers, keeping in line with the night's overarching themes of gratitude and acknowledgment of hard work.
Kieran Culkin earned the best supporting actor award for A Real Pain, humorously thanking Jesse Eisenberg's sister for his casting, while Zoe Saldaña continued her streak in the supporting actress category for the musical Emilia Pérez. Meanwhile, Colin Farrell expressed the unifying essence of acting after winning for his role in The Penguin.
The night honored not just individual performances but also community spirit as Kristen Bell led the ceremony, inviting Los Angeles firefighters to the event in recognition of their valiant efforts in battling recent wildfires. Jane Fonda also delivered an emotional lifetime achievement speech underscoring the significance of community in these uncertain times.
With many performances and films still in the spotlight, the SAG Awards have set the stage for an exhilarating Academy Awards ahead.
