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The “I Am an Actor” segment once again opened the evening, spotlighting the incredible journeys of performers in both film and television. On the big screen, Wicked continued its reign with five total nominations, while A Complete Unknown followed closely with four nominations, and both Anora and Emilia Pérez garnered three nominations each, demonstrating a vibrant competitive spirit.

On the television front, Shōgun matched Wicked with five nominations, followed by The Bear, The Diplomat, and The Penguin, each securing three nominations. This reflects the diverse range of storytelling and talent present in today’s television landscape.

Jonathan Bailey joined Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in receiving acting nominations, while Wicked was also recognized in categories for Stunt Ensemble and Cast. On the women’s side, Anna Sawai received a nomination, while Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada competed against each other for the male category. The FX series is also in contention for Drama Ensemble.

In the limited series or TV movie categories, The Penguin received considerable recognition, alongside Child Reindeer, with both picking up lead nominations for Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti for the Batman spinoff and Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning for the true crime drama.

The Bear maintained its dominance in comedy, with acting nominations for Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Liza Colón-Zayas, in addition to a Comedy Ensemble nomination. Host Kristen Bell also competed in the Comedy Series category, alongside her No One Wants This co-star Adam Brody.

Among the noteworthy nominees of the evening were Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis for The Last Showgirl, Demi Moore for The Substance, Nicola Coughlan for Bridgerton, and an impressive double nomination for Kathy Bates with Matlock and The Great Lillian Hall. Additionally, comedy legend Julia Louis-Dreyfus was present to celebrate the career of Jane Fonda with the SAG Life Achievement Award.

As is tradition, the event began with a segment featuring several well-known faces in the audience sharing their personal “I Am an Actor” stories. However, it was one of the biggest stars in the world, Harrison Ford, who unexpectedly stole the spotlight without uttering a single word, simply by being himself.

The audience was treated to a delightful mix of heartfelt narratives, from Mikey Madison’s wild experiences on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to Jodie Foster’s humorous tale about a Coppertone commercial, filled with engaging and amusing moments.

As Shrinking star Jessica Williams took the stage to share her story, all eyes were instantly drawn to co-star Harrison Ford, who was seated beside her, casually munching on a snack and becoming an adorable distraction.

This moment charmingly overshadowed her moment as she jokingly told him to look away, playfully yelling, “Don’t look!” It was a lighthearted exchange that exemplified the warmth and camaraderie of the night.

As we look across a sea of familiar faces at the peak of their careers, it’s easy to forget that each of them was once a struggling actor fighting for any moment of screen time to “make it” in this competitive industry.

That was until Kristen Bell delivered an epic parody of a Frozen classic titled “Do You Want to Be an Actor?” Virtually every star was featured in her performance as she sang alongside clips of their earliest roles, including that iconic Jodie Foster suntan lotion ad.

She even shared a clip from one of her own earliest projects, much to the delight of the audience. The performance was paired with live reactions from celebrities as they were reminded of their early acting days, reinforcing the message that every great career starts somewhere, encouraging aspiring actors to persist in their journeys.

The spirit of acting and its significance was evident throughout the night, alongside the need for a smooth technical experience—which unfortunately, was lacking at times during the event.

From unexpected surprise winners to various technical hiccups and some truly inspiring speeches, fans kept the SAG Awards trending all night for a multitude of reasons!