SAG Awards 2022: 'CODA' wins for best cast, Will Smith and Jessica ...

The heartwarming Sundance Film Festival hit "CODA" won best acting ensemble while Will Smith and Jessica Chastain took top individual honors at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Smith took home best male actor in a film at the 28th SAG Awards ceremony – the first major awards show of 2022 – and called it "one of the greatest moments of my career right now, being called for 'King Richard' sitting next to Venus Williams." Smith plays the tennis champion's father, who "is a dreamer like no one you’ve ever known. He has a power of belief that borders on insanity – and sometimes tips over the border, which is absolutely necessary to turn something impossible possible."

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Chastain nabbed best female actor in a film for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." "I’m completely stunned," said the actress, who was victorious over Lady Gaga and Olivia Colman in a stacked category. She struck an inspirational tone when speaking to her fellow thespians: "For those of you who are struggling and feel unseen, you are one job away. I promise."

Marlee Matlin took the stage with her "CODA" co-stars to accept the SAG honor for best ensemble. "This validates the fact that us deaf actors can work like everyone else," she said through an interpreter before teaching the crowd “I love you” in American Sign Language.

"CODA" cast member Troy Kotsur, who snagged best male supporting actor in a film, made history as the first deaf actor to win an individual SAG award, while "West Side Story" star Ariana DeBose is the first Latina actress to receive a film honor as well as the first openly queer woman of color to earn a SAG trophy. "My heart’s beating in my chest right now. It’s taken a long time for me to be comfortable calling myself an actor," said DeBose, a "Hamilton" alum who started on the stage before she moved to the screen.

In the TV categories, "Succession" won best drama ensemble while "Ted Lasso" was named top comedy cast.

A few actors who took the stage made note of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "Succession" star Brian Cox called the attacks "very, very awful," while Chastain said her "heart is with our international family who is fighting for their safety and freedom."

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Check out all the SAG winners (in bold) from Sunday's televised ceremony:

MOVIES

Ensemble cast

"Belfast"

WINNER: "CODA"

"Don't Look Up"

"House of Gucci"

"King Richard"

Actor

Javier Bardem, "Being the Ricardos"

Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Power of the Dog"

Andrew Garfield, "tick, tick ... BOOM!"

WINNER: Will Smith, "King Richard"

Denzel Washington, "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

Actress

WINNER: Jessica Chastain, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"

Olivia Colman, "The Lost Daughter"

Lady Gaga, "House of Gucci"

Jennifer Hudson, "Respect"

Nicole Kidman, "Being the Ricardos"

Supporting actress

Caitriona Balfe, "Belfast"

Cate Blanchett, "Nightmare Alley"

WINNER: Ariana DeBose, "West Side Story"

Kirsten Dunst, "The Power of the Dog"

Ruth Negga, "Passing"

Supporting actor

Ben Affleck, "The Tender Bar"

Bradley Cooper, "Licorice Pizza"

WINNER: Troy Kotsur, "CODA"

Jared Leto, "House of Gucci"

Kodi Smit-McPhee, "The Power of the Dog"

TELEVISION

Ensemble in a drama series

"The Handmaid's Tale"

"The Morning Show"

"Squid Game"

WINNER: "Succession"

"Yellowstone"

Actress in a drama series

Jennifer Aniston, "The Morning Show"

WINNER: Jung Ho-yeon, "Squid Game"

Elisabeth Moss, "The Handmaid's Tale"

Sarah Snook, "Succession"

Reese Witherspoon, "The Morning Show"

Actor in a drama series

Brian Cox, "Succession"

Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"

Kieran Culkin, "Succession"

WINNER: Lee Jung-jae, "Squid Game"

Jeremy Strong, "Succession"

Ensemble in a comedy series

"The Great"

"Hacks"

"The Kominsky Method"

"Only Murders in the Building"

WINNER: "Ted Lasso"

Actor in a comedy series

Michael Douglas, "The Kominsky Method"

Brett Goldstein, "Ted Lasso"

Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

WINNER: Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso"

Actress in a comedy series

Elle Fanning, "The Great"

Sandra Oh, "The Chair"

WINNER: Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Juno Temple, "Ted Lasso"

Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso"

Actor in a comedy series

Michael Douglas, "The Kominsky Method"

Brett Goldstein, "Ted Lasso"

Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

WINNER: Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso"

Actress in a comedy series

Elle Fanning, "The Great"

Sandra Oh, "The Chair"

WINNER: Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Juno Temple, "Ted Lasso"

Hannah Waddingham, "Ted Lasso"

Actor in a TV movie or miniseries

Murray Bartlett, "The White Lotus"

Oscar Isaac, "Scenes from a Marriage"

WINNER: Michael Keaton, "Dopesick"

Ewan McGregor, "Halston"

Evan Peters, "Mare of Easttown"

Actress in a TV movie or miniseries

Jennifer Coolidge, "The White Lotus"

Cynthia Erivo, "Genius: Aretha"

Margaret Qualley, "Maid"

Jean Smart, "Mare of Easttown"

WINNER: Kate Winslet, "Mare of Easttown"

SAG Awards 2023: How to watch tonight's show live on Netflix's ...

One of Hollywood’s biggest nights will look a bit smaller this year.

After more than two decades on television, the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream exclusively online this weekend. The genre-smashing “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and Irish dark comedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” lead the nominations with five apiece, including outstanding cast (SAG’s equivalent of a best picture Oscar). The ensemble nominees are rounded out by Steven Spielberg’s personal family drama “The Fabelmans,” as well as the star-studded “Babylon” and “Women Talking.”

Here’s everything else you need to know about the actor-voted awards and how you can watch the show:

Where can I watch SAG Awards 2023?

The SAG Awards will be broadcast live Sunday (8 p.m. EST/5 PST) on Netflix's official YouTube channel. Future shows will stream live on Netflix beginning in 2024, after airing on TBS and TNT for the past 25 years. The ceremony will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. No host has been announced for the awards, which were host-free in 2021 and 2022.

Who are the presenters?

"Aftersun" Oscar nominee Paul Mescal is confirmed to present during Sunday's ceremony, along with Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Bridges, Zendaya, Amy Poehler, Don Cheadle, Ashley Park, Haley Lu Richardson, Jason Bateman, Jenna Ortega, Adam Scott, Matt Bomer, Ariana DeBose, Eugene Levy, Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Jenny Slate, Orlando Bloom, James Marsden and Mark Wahlberg.

Additionally, the stars of all five films nominated for best cast will introduce clips from their respective movies, including Rooney Mara ("Women Talking"), Michelle Williams ("The Fabelmans"), Diego Calva ("Babylon"), Brendan Gleeson ("The Banshees of Inisherin") and Stephanie Hsu ("Everything Everywhere All at Once").

Who is expected to win SAG Awards?

"Everything Everywhere" is near-unanimously predicted to take home best cast, according to pundits on awards site GoldDerby, putting it in pole position heading into Oscar night. After all but sweeping the season, Cate Blanchett is expected to pick up best actress for her career-defining performance in "Tár," although look out for the beloved Michelle Yeoh ("Everything Everywhere") as a strong potential spoiler.

Despite recent setbacks at the British Academy Film Awards, where they lost to stars of "Banshees," Angela Bassett ("Black Panther: Wakanda Forever") and Ke Huy Quan ("Everything Everywhere") are still favored to win SAG's best supporting actress and best supporting actor prizes, respectively. Best actor is a three-way race between Colin Farrell ("Banshees"), Brendan Fraser ("The Whale") and Austin Butler ("Elvis"), although the latter has the edge after his BAFTA and Golden Globes victories.

Who else will be honored?

Andrew Garfield will present the SAG life achievement award to his "Amazing Spider-Man" co-star Sally Field, a two-time Oscar-winning actress best known for roles in "Lincoln," "Norma Rae," "Places in the Heart" and "Forrest Gump." SAG's previous life achievement honorees include Helen Mirren, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Carol Burnett. The award recognizes career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

How are SAG Awards decided?

The SAG Awards celebrate movies and TV and are voted on by 122,600 eligible voters within the actors' union SAG-AFTRA. Because the trophies are entirely voted on by actors – who also make up the largest branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – the SAG Awards are often a reliable bellwether for future Oscars glory. Films such as "CODA," "Parasite" and "Spotlight" all won the best cast prize at SAG before taking home Academy Awards for best picture. The best actor and best actress Oscar winners have also both lined up with SAG for eight of the past 10 years.

On top of all that, the SAG Awards are one of the last major opportunities for this year's nominees to give a speech before Oscar voting opens March 2. With so many tight races, they'll be eager as ever to clinch some final votes from their peers.

Get ready for the Oscars:

McConaughey, 'American Hustle' win at SAG Awards

Brian Truitt

USA TODAY

American Hustle danced off with the big honor of the evening at the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, winning outstanding cast in a motion picture.

Bradley Cooper dedicated his co-stars' win to filmmaker David O. Russell. "He is an actor's director," Cooper said. "He is the reason why we all wanted to become actors as children."

Cate Blanchett followed up on her win at last weekend's Golden Globes with the best actress honor for Blue Jasmine.

"Thank you to those who voted for me," she said. "For those who didn't, better luck next year."

Dallas Buyers Club co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto added to their own Golden Globe wins, and Lupita Nyong'o, who plays an abused plantation worker in 12 Years a Slave, took the trophy for supporting actress.

"I've been able to recently find some characters I could humble myself to their humanities and then get feverishly drunk on their obsessions," McConaughey said after winning for best actor.

LIST:The SAG Awards winners

PHOTOS:From the red carpet

Leto dedicated his supporting actor award for his portrayal of a transgender AIDS patient to "the Rayons of the world, the people who made a choice to live their lives not as others would have them live it but as they have chosen to dream it."

The SAG Award marked his third prize in a week for the role — he also won a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, and is also up for an Academy Award on March 2.

Fellow Oscar nominee Nyong'o — also a recent Critics' Choice winner — acknowledged Solomon Northup, the real-life inspiration for the movie: "Thank you so much for a life well lived and a story hard to tell but told so well."

In the TV categories, best actress in a drama series went to Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith, and Bryan Cranston added to his Breaking Bad trophy case with an award for best actor. The series also won for best ensemble in a drama.

"I've had so many crappy jobs in my life," he said, "and the only thing that got me through was dreaming that I could make a living as an actor."

Phil Spector star Helen Mirren won her fifth SAG Award, this time for outstanding actress in a movie or miniseries, while outstanding actor honoree Michael Douglas added to his Emmy and Golden Globe victories for playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra.

"I've got a 97-year-old member of SAG back at home who I know is particularly proud of me getting this award," he said, referring to his actor father Kirk Douglas. "But I want to thank all of you here tonight for helping me get out of his shadow for a little bit."

Julia Louis-Dreyfus did a comic turn with her Veep co-star Matt Walsh when accepting for best actress in a comedy, while Modern Family's Ty Burrell imparted lessons from his fictional book, Acting: How to Do It Good, after winning his first SAG Award for best comedic actor.

Lesson No. 4, he joked, is "Have no skill set other than being a needy extrovert."

Burrell's show won for best comedy ensemble — the fourth in a row for Modern Family.

The Screen Actors Guild also honored Rita Moreno with a life achievement award, presented by Morgan Freeman.

"A world-class actress, singer and dancer," he said, "Rita's also a fighter who battled to break free of racial and sexual barriers that plagued Hollywood's golden age."

Moreno, 82, accepted the award with singing, dancing and even a bleeped-out four-letter word. "Hopefully, it's early in the third act of my life. The truth is, I still can't believe it."

'Argo' heats up the Oscar race

Scott Bowles, USA TODAY

A string of wins puts hostage drama in the hunt

%27Lincoln%27 still a favorite with many analysts

%27Argo%27 has already claimed wins at the Golden Globes%2C Critics%27 Choice%2C PGA and SAG awards

LOS ANGELES — Argo must have a chip on its shoulder, because the film has been taking no prisoners of late.

Ever since Ben Affleck was snubbed for a best-director Oscar nomination on Jan. 10, the Iran hostage drama has been pummeling the competition. Argo seized top picture wins from the Golden Globes, the Producers Guild Award and, on Sunday night, a surprise victory at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for best ensemble cast.

The comeback has infused the Feb. 24 Academy Awards with an element it rarely sees: tension.

And while many analysts still lean toward Steven Spielberg's biopic Lincoln as the favorite, others now see a neck-and-neck sprint.

"The tide is with Argo at the moment," says Jeremy Kay, U.S. editor of the London-based trade publication Screen International. "Lincoln remains a strong contender, but this has become largely a two-horse race.''

Not that Affleck should be polishing an acceptance speech yet. Kay notes that no movie has won a best-picture Oscar without an accompanying best-director nomination since 1989's Driving Miss Daisy, which took the top statuette even though director Bruce Beresford wasn't nominated.

"It's historically unlikely," Kay says of Argo's chances. "But if I were personally going to bet, it would be on Argo."

The film has cleaned up among critics as well. Argo has seized at least 10 best-picture wins from critics circles, compared to Lincoln's two, according to a tally by film site Moviecitynews.com.

Film author Bryan O'Neill, whose latest book, Original Plots: The Unified Field Theory of Storytelling, examines successful screenplays, says Argo has flourished by taking on a real-life story that didn't scream blockbuster.

"Being a hostage-crisis film (set) in the '70s, the appeal could have been limited," he says.

But with a box office haul of $118 million and counting, O'Neill says, the film struck a nerve with the public. And that has given it momentum in the drawn-out awards season, which typically makes the best-picture Oscar race a predictable call.

"With ticket prices going up, the audience votes with their dollars," he says. "It's nice when great storytelling is rewarded, so it's no surprise Argo is able to stand above the rest."

But will it maintain its perch? Kay says that while Lincoln hasn't taken many best-picture honors yet, its pedigree — Spielberg as director, Academy Award winner Daniel-Day Lewis in the title role — could still resonate with Oscar voters.

"The academy is its own animal," he says. "Voters don't pay that much attention to other awards. And Lincoln has Oscar darlings in its corner."

Not to mention millions at the box office. The movie, which is considered a lock for a best-actor win for Day-Lewis, has already done $167 million. Argo received seven Oscar nominations, including a best-supporting-actor nomination for Alan Arkin. Lincoln nabbed a pack-leading dozen nominations, including Spielberg for director, Tommy Lee Jones for supporting actor and Sally Field for supporting actress.

There are dark horses in the race — Silver Linings Playbook, Zero Dark Thirty, Les Misérables —"but right now it appears to be Lincoln vs. Argo," Kay says. "What's exciting is you just don't know who is going to win this year."

Screen Actors Guild Awards snubs: Eddie Murphy, Little Women ...

No Eddie Murphy, no Robert De Niro, no "Little Women."

Two days after Golden Globe nominations, Wednesday morning's Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations further narrowed the field of Oscar contenders. The five movie categories and eight TV categories were voted on by the 160,000 members of the SAG-AFTRA guild.

While "Bombshell" led all honorees with four nominations, including best ensemble and acting nods for stars Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman, many others were left out.

Here's who won't be vying for "The Actor" trophies when the 26th annual SAG Awards air live Jan. 19 (8 p.m. ET/5 PT) on TNT and TBS.

See the full list of nominees:Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019

The top nominees:'Bombshell' leads Screen Actors Guild nominations with four top honors, including best ensemble

Eddie Murphy

Murphy returned to moviemaking after a three-year hiatus as proto-rap pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Netflix's "Dolemite Is My Name." While Murphy, who received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance, was considered a front-runner for a SAG best actor nomination, he didn't get the spot.

Robert De Niro

While co-stars Joe Pesci and Al Pacino were nominated for their respective roles in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," De Niro, who played the title character, did not receive a best actor nomination. "Irishman" is up for best ensemble and De Niro will be honored at the SAG Awards with a Life Achievement Award.

'Little Women'

Director Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" did not earn any acting nominations for its much-praised cast, including lead actress Saoirse Ronan.

Matt Damon

Director James Mangold's depiction of the Le Mans endurance race car in "Ford v Ferrari" brought a nomination for Christian Bale. But Damon (along with co-star Tracy Letts) did not make the cut.

Awkwafina

The comic actress showed impressive range in Lulu Wang’s drama "The Farewell," earning a best actress Golden Globe nomination (where the movie also received a best foreign film nod). But she was overlooked by SAG, as was "The Farewell."

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'Knives Out'

Talk about instant momentum. Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" wowed critics and moviegoers alike at the box office, with an $126 million opening weekend worldwide and three Golden Globe nominations. But the all-star cast of Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Plummer couldn't snag an ensemble nomination.

'Richard Jewell'

Paul Walter Hauser's transformation into the wrongly accused title character in Clint Eastwood's "Richard Jewell" was passed over by SAG voters, who did not give Hauser, or castmates Kathy Bates and Sam Rockwell, a nomination.

Alfre Woodard

Woodard's dramatic role as a prison warden on death row in "Clemency" received neither Golden Globe nor SAG Award nominations.

'The Two Popes'

Both heads of the Catholic Church were denied awards for "The Two Popes." Jonathan Pryce, as the liberal pope Francis, missed out on a best actor nomination, and Anthony Hopkins, as the conservative Pope Benedict, came up short in best supporting actor, though both were nominated for Golden Globes.

Antonio Banderas

The actor won't be represented at the SAG Awards for his critically praised performance in "Pain and Glory," his eighth film with director Pedro Almodóvar.

Shia LaBeouf

LaBeouf wrote "Honey Boy" about his own turbulent childhood, playing his father onscreen alongside Lucas Hedges (as a younger LaBeouf). Neither actor earned a SAG nomination.

'Succession'

HBO’s addictive media-titan drama had a breakthrough second season this summer that both Emmy and Golden Globe voters paid attention to. But the strong cast, and standouts Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin, were left out of the TV drama categories. SAG voters went with far more boring choices, like the ho-hum second season of “Big Little Lies.”

Sandra Oh

The "Killing Eve" star is having a harder time making an impact this awards season, first losing the Emmy to co-star Jodie Comer in September and now losing out on both Golden Globes and SAG nominations. Oh won this award for the first season of “Eve.”

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, cast of ‘Veep’

HBO’s political comedy has been a perennial SAG favorite, but neither lead actress Louis-Dreyfus nor the ensemble cast (who both took home SAGs in 2018) were able to squeeze into the packed TV comedy categories.

Billy Porter

The "Pose" actor made history at this year’s Emmy awards with his best drama actor win for FX’s LGBTQ-focused series “Pose,” but SAG voters weren’t nearly as in “Vogue” as the Television Academy. Porter’s outstanding performance was overlooked.

Contributing: Kelly Lawler

'12 Years a Slave' leads SAG Awards movie nods

Scott Bowles

USA TODAY

Also scoring multiple nominations%3A %27The Butler%2C%27 %27Dallas Buyers Club%27 and %27August%3A Osage County

Awards are good predictor of Oscar competition

The SAG Awards will be handed out on Jan. 18 on TNT and TBS

LOS ANGELES — 12 Years a Slave, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Dallas Buyers Club and August: Osage County struck first Wednesday in Hollywood's three-month awards campaign, scoring multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations.

Slave, the true story of a man living in New York during the 1800s who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, earned nominations for best performance by a cast (SAG's equivalent of best picture), for Chiwetel Ejiofor for best lead actor, Michael Fassbender for supporting actor and Lupita Nyong'o for supporting actress.

Butler, the drama based on a real White House butler, earned nominations for best cast, best actor for Forest Whitaker and supporting actress for Oprah Winfrey.

Club, the true story of an AIDS patient who struggles to get medication to fellow patients, had a surprisingly strong day, earning a best cast nomination along with a best lead actor nomination for Matthew McConaughey and supporting actor nomination for Jared Leto.

Osage, a drama about the lives of strong-willed women dealing with the disappearance of their alcoholic patriarch, also had a morning few analysts predicted, scoring nominations for best cast, best lead actress for Meryl Streep and best supporting actress for Julia Roberts.

On the television front, HBO's Behind the Candelabra earned two lead-actor nominations for Matt Damon and Michael Douglas, while Breaking Bad received nominations for best dramatic cast, best dramatic actor for Bryan Cranston and best dramatic actress for Anna Gunn.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards is one of the strongest predictors in Oscar's acting categories.

Last year, 14 of the 20 SAG nominees for acting went on to receive Oscar nominations. And three of the four SAG winners claimed the Oscar, as well (Tommy Lee Jones in Lincoln being the exception).

But SAG is less predictable at calling the best-picture race. In the 18 years that SAG has handed out a best ensemble award, its equivalent of best picture, only nine have gone on to win best picture. Last year, Argo claimed best ensemble and best picture.

The SAG Awards will be handed out on Jan. 18 on TNT and TBS.

SAG Awards 2023 best dressed: Jenna Ortega, Sheryl Lee Ralph ...

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are known for honoring the best of the best in film and television, but the titans of red carpet fashion can't be forgotten.

Films such as "Everything Everywhere All at Once," "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "The Fabelmans" may have had top billing going into Sunday’s ceremony with their nominations, but a slew of celebrity ensembles brought their own star power to the party.

Several A-list stars, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Zendaya and Quinta Brunson, delivered elegant looks that are deserving of their own marquee.

From gorgeous gowns to stylish suits, check out all the best looks from the awards show.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

"Abbott Elementary" star and Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph sparkled on the red carpet in a sophisticated nude dress and matching cape.

Haley Lu Richardson

"The White Lotus" star Haley Lu Richardson served up old Hollywood glamour at the SAGs, stunning in a strapless, pearl-encrusted dress.

Jenna Ortega

"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega channeled the gothic flair of her "Addams Family" character on the red carpet and gave it a high-fashion edge, donning a sleek, asymmetrical black dress with a chic slit.

Zendaya

"Euphoria" star and Emmy-winning actress Zendaya was a floral princess on the red carpet, wearing an ethereal pink dress that featured a to-die-for rose-covered train.

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson donned a black-and-white dress that paired a playful white seashell bodice with a shimmery black train.

Jessica Chastain

"George and Tammy" star Jessica Chastain gave Barbie a run for her money in the pink-wearing department, electrifying the SAGs red carpet in a vibrant, fuchsia gown.

Emily Blunt

"The English" star Emily Blunt shone on the red carpet in a form-fitting scarlet dress with a delicate floral graphic.

Kathryn Newton

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" star Kathryn Newton was larger-than-life with vintage glamour, gracing the red carpet with a 1950s-esque, lavender dress.

Cara Delevigne

Model-turned-actress Cara Delevigne was a sartorial force at the SAGs, striking a powerful pose on the red carpet in a crisp, suit-dress ensemble.

Ariana DeBose

"West Side Story" star and BAFTAs breakout Ariana DeBose "did the thing" in a playful, hot pink suit on the SAGs red carpet.

More from the SAG Awards:

Arizona's Troy Kotsur wins a SAG Award for 'CODA.' Is an Oscar next?

Arizona's Troy Kotsur won a Screen Actors Guild Award Sunday for his performance in the film "CODA."

Kotsur won best male actor in a supporting role for the film; the film's ensemble also won for best cast.

The win could make Kotsur the front-runner for the Academy Award, for which he's also been nominated. He's the first deaf actor ever nominated for best supporting actor.

"You all know what it's like to be a starving actor," he said during his acceptance speech. "Back then I used to sleep in my car, I slept in my dressing room backstage, I couch surfed and all of that. You feel me, right?"

He thanked several people, including the "CODA" cast and his wife. And he had a special message for their daughter, Kyra.

"You know Kyra, this award is not for you to hang your jewelry on, all right?" he said. "Keep that in mind."

Kotsur, who was born in Mesa and after years in LA has moved back, is only the second deaf actor to be nominated for an Oscar.

"It’s good to be recognized for my work and my craft not only because I’m deaf but my skill as an actor," Kotsur said through an interpreter in an interview with The Arizona Republic on Feb. 8, the day the Oscar nominations were announced.

Kotsur, a favorite on the awards circuit this year, was nominated for best supporting actor for his work in "CODA." The acronym stands for "Children of Deaf Adults"; Kotsur plays the father of a young woman (Emilia Jones) who is the only hearing member of their family. She must decide whether to accept a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music or stay in their Massachusetts town and help with the family fishing business.

In a nice twist, Marlee Matlin plays Kotsur's wife in the film. She is the only other deaf actor to be nominated for an Oscar. She won for best actress for the 1986 film "Children of a Lesser God."

Kotsur shared a virtual hug with his wife when he got the news

Kotsur, who went to Gaullaudet University, already made history when he became the first deaf actor nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for an individual performance, for "CODA."

Kotsur was in Los Angeles on business when the nominations were announced. But he still made it a family affair.

"I was sitting with my phone because my wife was with me on FaceTime, because I’m in California and she’s in Arizona," he said. "I wanted to celebrate with her together. If I didn’t get it, we’d still be together no matter what.

"It happened and I actually hugged my phone. I prefer an in-person hug with my wife, but it’s better than nothing."

Kotsur is right that he wasn't nominated because he is deaf, but because he gave a great performance. However, he also knows the responsibility this kind of role carries, and how it inspires other deaf actors.

"I’ve met many of them and there’s many deaf actors who are passionate but they feel limited," he said. "They feel like Hollywood isn’t ready for them. So it was just a matter of time. With our film, it’s finally a game-changer. It’s giving young deaf people more hope, and hope for their future."

As for his future, what else? "I’m really hoping to direct in the future, too, because I really love working closely with actors, and that emotion," Kotsur said. "Working with deaf or hearing actors, you have that relatability. I’m looking forward to that. This is just the beginning."

The other nominees for best supporting actor are Kodi Smit-McPhee for "The Power of the Dog," Ciaran Hands for "Belfast," Jesse Plemons for "The Power of the Dog" and J.K. Simmons for "Being the Ricardos."

Oscar nominations 2022: 'The Power of the Dog' leads with 12, Kristen Stewart nabs first nod

Steven Spielberg also gets nomination

Another nominee with Arizona ties: Steven Spielberg, who you may have heard of. Spielberg, who attended Arcadia High School, was nominated for best director for "West Side Story."

Spielberg previously won two Oscars for best director — for the 1993 film "Schindler's List" and the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan."

The other nominees for best director are Kenneth Branagh for "Belfast," Ryusuke Hamaguchi for "Drive My Car," Paul Thomas Anderson for "Licorice Pizza" and Jane Campion for "The Power of the Dog."

Spielberg is currently making "The Fabelmans," about the time he spent growing up in Arizona.

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The Movie Forum is divided over who will win the Lead Actress and Supporting Actor SAG awards

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Every Wednesday, the Movie Forum convenes to discuss the latest news from the film world and answer questions submitted by you, the reader.

This week, movie reporters Scott Bowles and Brian Truitt looked ahead to this weekend's SAG awards, discussed Arnold's new film The Last Stand (and its lackluster performance) and examined the weirdness that is...Movie 43. We also answered readers questions about Ben Affleck's Oscar snubbing, and the likelihood of awards wins for Zero Dark Thirty, Beasts of the Southern Wild and Amour.

Enjoy the chat and submit your questions for next week below.

John Elliot: Welcome to the USA TODAY Movie Forum!

I'm John Elliot, online producer for USA TODAY Movies and I will serve as your moderator. Joining me today is USA TODAY movie reporters Scott Bowles and Brian Truitt.

It is FREEZING here on the East Coast, so come snuggle by the Forum fire and let's talk movies!

How this works - Each week we solicit questions, online, from our readers on the latest news from the world of film.

This week? SAG awards, a lackluster Last Stand (and what it means for action films this year) and what exactly is Movie 43?

Brian and Scott will start by sharing their thoughts this week's topics, then we will move on to reader submitted questions.

SO…let's get the Forum started!

This Sunday, Jan 27 we're treated to our second awards show of the season: SAG! The Screen Actors Guild Awards…what should we expect from these performance-focused awards?

Brian Truitt: Hey John! Hey Scott! Hey peeps! Yes, awards season is in full swing and the SAGs are interesting because it is ALL about the acting. They call their trophy "the Actor" for goodness sakes.

I think we will really start seeing how the Oscars will play out, especially in terms of best pic and the lead actor and actress categories.

Scott Bowles: I have a conflicted relationship with the SAG awards, sort of like dating an alcoholic. On the one hand, it's one of the industry's most accurate barometers of who is going to win Oscar's acting categories. On the other, it takes a lot of suspense from the Academy Awards. So, like an abusive spouse who says he's sorry, I'll probably cave and let it back into my home. You rooting for anyone, Brian?

Brian Truitt: Aren't we supposed to be objective, Scott? HAH! I think I'm rooting a little for Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence to get some love, although I think Lincoln and its horde of insanely good thespians may take the overall cast award - the SAG equivalent of best pic. How about you, sir?

Scott Bowles: I agree, Brian. I have to put my vote in for Bradley here, only because he doesn't seem to be an actor who takes himself too seriously. The race I'm most interested in, though, is the ensemble award, which is SAG's equivalent of Best Picture. Argo gets my vote here, though it could be a showdown between Les Mis and Lincoln.

Brian Truitt:Argo winning the Globe for best drama was cool but I think that may be the end of the line. I figure it's a two-horse race between Les Mis and Lincoln, which would be a lock if it had Russell Crowe singing. I would also like to see Nicole Kidman grab a supporting SAG for her Paperboy role just to send Oscar pundits into a snit.

John Elliot: Ok, you two...play prognosticator: Who is the big winner sunday night?

Scott Bowles: Ok, here's my guess: Day-Lewis for Lincoln, Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark, De Niro for Silver Linings, Anne Hathaway for Les Mis and Lincoln for best ensemble. Mr. Truitt?

Brian Truitt: I believe Honest Abe's gonna loom large taking best ensemble, and Tommy Lee Jones and DDL taking the actor awards. I'll say Jennifer Lawrence for lead actress and Anne Hathaway for Les Mis - she has the best chance of running the entire table.

Scott Bowles: And though we're a movie forum, a side note about the TV candidates: Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad, Claire Danes for Homeland, Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock, Tina Fey for 30 Rock (the show is in its last season) and Breaking Bad for ensemble show. Yeah, I'm a Breaking Bad, er, junkie.

Brian Truitt: Ooooh, going rogue! We're like Sarah Palin! I can see Russia from my desk!

Scott Bowles: And now to our Super Bowl predictions...

Brian Truitt: My picks: Jeff Daniels in Newsroom, Danes in Homeland , Baldwin and Fey from 30 Rock.

And 49ers. But don't tell anybody I was Kaepernicking while I was typing that.

John Elliot:The Last Stand, the first leading role film by Arnold Schwarzenegger since leaving the Governor's mansion, opened this past weekend to a rather lackluster box office…What does this mean for the Ex-Governator?

Brian Truitt: Oh Ahhhnuld. What happened, man? As a guy who grew up on his movies, I think the problem now is nobody in this generation seems him as a real film star anymore, unfortunately.

Scott Bowles: It means the governor is going to have to shed his iconic image of the past. I'm not sure the old-school shoot 'em ups are as viable as they once were in the wake of our recent mass shootings. The movie actually wasn't bad, but it's tricky to go from politics to acting. The reverse tends to work better. See Ronald Reagan.

Brian Truitt: Yeah, the politics were a diversion. And as much as I do like a good shoot-em-up, you're right, Scott. One of the reasons why Last Stand and Gangster Squad did a big faceplant were because of all the gun talk in mass media now. Some people might just feel guilty by going to see one of these movies.

Scott Bowles: It will be an interesting test to see how Sylvester Stallone's Bullet to the Head is going to do. The title alone could turn some people off. And between Arnold, Sly and Bruce Willis, why is it all of our action heroes are AARP qualified. We still have action movies (comic book adaptations, etc.), but the standard shooter is fading. Maybe Arnold was right years ago with his film Last Action Hero.

Brian Truitt: I agree, the films that were integral to my childhood like Commando, Predator and Raw Deal just don't work anymore. They need to have some other genre to mash up with them, for better or worse. I'd be a little concerned if I was Sly, for sure. But I think there is still an audience for The Expendables type super team-up, or something like Fast and Furious that has its sixth movie out later this year.

John Elliot: Does this signal anything for early 2013's crop of action flicks?

Scott Bowles: Go team violence! Brian, you're right on the money. The old formula of a renegade with a gun and a chip on his shoulder seems outdated. But when we're talking about a group of heroes taking action, it seems less...offensive? It may be a while before we accept lone gunmen theory in theaters.

Brian Truitt: I think the rest of this year's crop will be just fine, if hopefully there are not more real-life incidents of violence. Plus, films coming out around this time usually are not very good, or someone involved thought they weren't very good. So your big action flicks like GI Joe and Fast and Furious and the new Die Hard I think will have their audiences.

Scott Bowles: Take a look at some of the marquee summer action films, and only a few of them are of the old-school shoot-em-ups. Iron Man 3, World War Z, After Earth. They will have their share of violence and mayhem, to be sure. But the violence will likely be far-fetched enough not to offend the PG-13 crowds.

John Elliot: And finally…What EXACTLY is Movie 43?

Brian Truitt: The sequel to Movie 42, or course.

Scott Bowles: All right, smart guy. Movie 43, if nothing else, is going to be one of the more unusual cinematic experiments in a while. You've got 12 directors, doing "inter-connected" shorts of raunchy humor. My guess is a few stars went on a bender, made a lewd home movie and thought, 'Hey, we could make millions off this."

Brian Truitt: What's weird is just how A-list this thing is. Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, Kate Winslet, Richard Gere, Liev Schreiber, Uma Thurman, Halle Berry. There are a few Oscars in there along with a lot of f-words tossed by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts.

Scott Bowles: Actually, the red-band trailer looks like the movie could have some offensive laughs. But a word of warning to readers: The studio is not screening this for critics, which likely means it's lousy. It's a surprising move, given the stars involved. Either they needed money or proof that they know swear words.

Brian Truitt: Oh no doubt this this thing is probably terrible. But the red-band trailer is hilariously offensive and I am not sure it needs critics. This thing would get ravaged, but if it's any good it'll have word of mouth. And the cast list alone will get butts in seats,

Scott Bowles: And likely bared on screen.

Brian Truitt: What's kinda cool to see, though, is how much fun it looks these guys are having. Any other movie would have Schreiber and Watts in some kind of tragic drama. Here, they're a wacky married couple. And when would you ever picture Halle Berry and The Office UK creator Stephen Merchant the same movie scene?

There's something appealing about that. If you are game for Movie 43, I would suggest two other hilarious anthology-type comedies to prepare: Kentucky Fried Movie and Amazon Women on the Moon.

John Elliot: And remember: You won't understand the subtle plot intricacies if you HAVEN'T seen Movie 42!

Brian Truitt: Or Movies 1-41. I'm lost already!

John Elliot:Movie 26 was NOT canon!

Brian Truitt:Movie 14 was an unfortunate reboot.

John Elliot: Alright...Let's take some questions from our lovely readers!

John H. from Milwaukee asks:

I hear a lot about zero dark thirty, good and bad. what did you think, and what are it's chances at the awards. I loved it!

Scott Bowles: Ok, I know this is blasphemy, but I actually didn't care for it. My problem is that the real story (done really well in documentary form) is so dramatic that a dramatization of it actually pales. There were elements to the raid -- a closing window, uncertainty if bin Laden were in that actual house -- that the movie doesn't really address. The film has taken a lot of heat for its depiction of torture. But it doesn't have much depiction of action. Still, it's a craftsman movie, and is working with audiences and likely award voters.

Brian Truitt: It does seem like Chastain is its best shot of major Oscar glory. I think the best pic field is really deep and unless there's a late surge, probably won't make any waves there.

Scott Bowles: My other issue: The trailer makes it look like a Hurt Locker redo. There isn't NEARLY as much action in Zero as Locker. But I think you're right, Brian. Jessica's character, a behind-the-scenes agent orchestrating the hunt, is an unusual tack for a war film, and could pay off for Jessica come statuette time.

Brian Truitt: Somebody told me that Zero Dark Thirty wasn't as interesting as an episode of Homeland. And I don't cheat on Carrie Mathison!

Guest asks:

What are your thoughts on some of the less known Best Picture Nominees? Amour, Beasts of the Southern Wild,etc?

Scott Bowles:Amour is going to be wiped from memory on Feb. 25, the day after the Oscars. No one has seen it, and tracking numbers indicate no one is going to. But Beasts has been an unmitigated success, already doubling its production cost. And I think once moviegoers see some clips of this cinematic fairy tale, it's going to give a big boost, particularly on the DVD front. But I wouldn't expect trophies for these films. The cliche here had better be true: being nominated is the honor.

Brian Truitt: Too true, Scott. I think Amour has a great chance at taking the Oscar for foreign film, and that's where it'll get its props. Beasts is a true dark horse and probably has little chance of besting the likes of Lincoln or Les Mis, but it really is a spectacular film that will have legs long past this awards season.

Laura from Chicago asks:

How did Ben Affleck not get nominated for best director? That seems impossible if his film is nominated.

Brian Truitt: It still stings a little, doesn't it, Laura? Totally agreed. It was a whopper of snubberation, but the two categories are independent of each other. Pics like Django Unchained and Zero Dark Thirty are up for the big prize, but their directors aren't. Oscar can be weird in that way.

Scott Bowles: Actually, it's not impossible, it's inevitable. Now that the Academy has increased the number of eligible films to 10, but kept best director nominees to 5, the academy is going to have to make a Sophie's Choice every year. Ben is the most glaring snub here -- no one expected Michael Haneke to take his spot. But he was hardly the only surprising exclusion. Kathryn Bigelow, too, won't hear her name called.

John Elliot: Unfortunately, it is time for us to wrap up...

Thank you Scott and Brian. And a VERY big thank you to all our readers who participated and submitted questions.

Scott Bowles: Thank you John and Brian, and stay warm on the East Coast. And hey, it's cold here in LA, too. I may have to put on a cardigan.

Brian Truitt: Thanks Scott and John. It was a pleasure being in Thunderdome — er, the Movie Forum — with you guys. I'll leave Scott to his 60-degree "freezing" weather while it's 19 here, and wish a merry week to all readers!

John Elliot: Remember: you can submit your burning movie questions all week long, right here.

Thank you all for joining us for the USA TODAY Movie Forum! Please join us again next Wednesday at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST for another edition of Movie Forum.

SAG Awards, Australian Open finals: 5 things to know this weekend

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Reopening the government begins, but it's not that not easy

The shutdown may have ended Friday, but getting the federal government back to full speed will be a challenge. The process will start this weekend as TSA workers and air traffic controllers who manage the nation's airspace will get back to full strength staffing wise after absences caused issues and delays for travelers. National parks will reopen soon, but some won't right away due to the cleanup of trash, graffiti and human waste. Federal workers also will receive back pay, but it isn't entirely clear how fast it will happen. Some 800,000 federal employees who have been on unpaid leave or working without pay missed their second paycheck this week. Before signing a measure to end the shutdown late Friday, President Donald Trump praised federal workers for their sacrifices and promised he would see that they receive back pay as soon as possible.

SAG Awards honor Hollywood's best and an American sweetheart

One of America’s sweethearts hands the torch to another when Tom Hanks presents Alan Alda with a lifetime achievement award at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET on TNT and TBS). Alda, 82, a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winner, will become the 55th recipient of the annual award given to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession." Despite a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, the actor says he educated himself about the nervous system disorder and developed an exercise program, including boxing, a version of tai chi and marching to John Philip Sousa music. Before the award show gets underway, stars hit the red carpet at 2:30 p.m. PT/ 5:30 p.m. ET, available on livestreams on the TNT, SAG Awards and People websites. "A Star Is Born,” "Black Panther,” ''BlacKkKlansman,” ''Bohemian Rhapsody” and ''Crazy Rich Asians" are competing for best movie ensemble cast.

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Pompeo seeks U.N. backup in recognizing Venezuela's Guaidó

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to New York City on Saturday for a meeting of the United Nations' Security Council to discuss the political upheaval unfolding in Venezuela. Pompeo, along with newly-named special envoy Elliott Abrams, will press other member countries to recognize Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president over incumbent leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration has already ordered all non-emergency U.S. diplomatic staff to leave the South American nation as it faces massive turmoil and violence. At least a dozen protesters have been killed in recent violence in the country, according to the Associated Press.

Price of postage goes up this weekend

The price of a first-class stamp increases 5 cents Sunday, from 50 cents to 55 cents. The nickel increase is the largest percentage rise since 1991, when postage increased from 25 to 29 cents. The stamp hike is part of a package of increases on mailing services averaging 2.5 percent, the Postal Service announced. Other changes:

Each additional letter ounce will drop from 21 cents to 15 cents. So mailing a 2-ounce letter — a wedding invitation, say — will cost 70 cents instead of 71 cents.

Priority Mail: Mailing a small box rises from $7.20 to $7.90, while a medium box jumps from $13.65 to $14.35.

Priority Mail Express: Shipping an envelope ASAP will cost $25.50 instead of $24.70.

Osaka wins Aussie Open title, takes over No. 1

It was double the pleasure for Naomi Osaka on Saturday at the Australian Open. Osaka beat Petra Kvitova for the Aussie Open title, her second career Grand Slam singles championship. In the process, Osaka also earned the No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career. On the men’s side on Sunday, we are treated with a championship showdown between two legends. Novak Djokovic is looking for his eighth Australian Open title when he faces off with Rafael Nadal (3:30 a.m. ET). The duo has combined for 31 major championships in their careers (Nadal owns 17, Djokovic 14). This will be their eighth matchup in a Grand Slam final, with Nadal holding a 4-3 edge coming into Sunday.