The Best Moments From The 2024 SAG Awards
The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards dazzled with star power and laughter at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. A-listers like Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt set the tone with nods to their beloved roles in ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ while Barbra Streisand’s heartfelt acceptance of the ‘Life Achievement’ award left the audience deeply moved.
From delightful cast reunions to poignant speeches, the ceremony was a testament to the magic of storytelling and the talent that brings it to life on screen. See the best moments from the 2024 SAG Awards below.
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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Reunion
During the awards ceremony, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt delivered iconic lines from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ as Meryl Streep announced the best male actor in a comedy series. Reflecting on the blurred lines between character and actor, Streep pondered, “Where does the character end and the actor begin?” Prompting laughter, Blunt quipped, “As we’ve just seen, Meryl and Miranda Priestly are sort of like twins, right?”
Hathaway, in a playful callback to Streep’s formidable character, retorted, “No, no, that wasn’t a question.”
Melissa McCarthy Fangirls Over Billie Eilish
During an award presentation, Melissa McCarthy expressed her admiration for the ‘What Was I Made For?’ singer, Billie Eilish. The ‘Bridesmaids’ star affectionately praised Eilish, revealing their acquaintance even before the singer was born.
McCarthy humorously recounted meeting Eilish in utero as her mother was McCarthy’s first improv teacher. McCarthy jokingly requested Eilish to autograph her face with a Sharpie, which Eilish obliged, though she playfully silenced McCarthy’s attempt at small talk by covering her mouth.
Barbra Streisand Making the Crowd Emotional
The atmosphere in the room brimmed with emotion as Barbra Streisand received the ‘Life Achievement Award.’ Stars like Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone and Joey King were moved to tears by the captivating highlights of her illustrious career. Streisand, an EGOT winner, delivered an inspiring speech that touched the sentimental crowd deeply.
Reflecting on her decades-long journey as a performer, she expressed her dream of a world free from prejudice, emphasizing the power of truth in acting and in life. Accepting the SAG-AFTRA honour, Streisand’s words resonated with the audience, echoing the enduring impact of her talent and advocacy.
Pedro Pascal’s Tipsy Acceptance Speech
Pedro Pascal joyously accepted the award for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series,’ radiating with happiness. Admitting to indulging in a few drinks before the win, he playfully confessed, “This is wrong, for a number of reasons. I’m a little drunk.”
‘The Last of Us’ star expressed gratitude to HBO amidst his light-hearted embarrassment, thanking them profoundly for the honour.
Cillian Murphy Revealing Who Thought of the ‘Oppenhomies’ Nickname
As ‘Oppenheimer’ dominates the awards season, stars affectionately refer to their cast mates as the Oppenhomies in winning speeches. Cillian Murphy, accepting the SAG Award for best male actor in a leading role, credited Olivia Thirlby for creating the nickname.
“Just an FYI on that exquisite moniker ‘Oppenhomies.’ That was actually invented by the great Olivia Thirlby,” Murphy remarked, suggesting she trademark and merchandise it promptly.
