Schitt’s Creek, The Crown, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom were the big winners of the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards, with all three shows taking home two trophies each.
Stripped of all the usual glitz and glamour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s awards show was a pre-taped event lasting just one hour. The star-studded guest list watched on virtually in Zoom-style fashion from home.
Schitt’s Creek won the awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series, The Crown was the recipient of Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series and Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was the winner of Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture.
Mark Ruffalo was the very first winner of the awards show, scooping up the honor for Best Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series for his role in I Know This Much Is True.
Family affair! Dan Levy accepted the award for Best Ensemble In A Comedy Series alongside his father Eugene Levy and sister Sarah Levy, whom both also star in the show
Moving: Chadwick Boseman’s widow Simone Ledward Boseman accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Leading Role In A Motion Picture on behalf of her late husband, who won the honor for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Sealed with a kiss: Viola Davis won the award for Female Actor In A Leading Role In A Motion Picture for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Ruffalo accepted the award virtually from home, beating out fellow nominees Bill Camp, Daveed Diggs, Hugh Grant, and Ethan Hawke.
‘Acting doesn’t happen in a vacuum,’ Ruffalo said in his acceptance speech. ‘It happens between people. And in a magical place created by a director like Derek and a writer like Wally Lamb. Mental illness is a real thing, and I just think it’s really important that we’re honest and open about it and have no fear and have no shame.’
Next, Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Female Actor In A Television Or Limited Series for her role in The Queen’s Gambit.
Taylor-Joy beat out Cate Blanchett, Michaela Coel, Nicole Kidman, and Kerry Washington for the gong.
Honored: Mark Ruffalo was the very first winner of the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards, scooping up the honor for Best Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series for his role in I Know This Much Is True
Star-studded: Ruffalo accepted the award virtually from home, beating out fellow nominees Bill Camp, Daveed Diggs, Hugh Grant, and Ethan Hawke
Next, Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Female Actor In A Television Or Limited Series for her role in The Queen’s Gambit
Next, Jason Sudeikis accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Comedy Series for his role in Ted Lasso wearing a ‘My Body My Choice’ sweater while sitting upon a plush sofa.
‘Man, oh, man, are you kidding me? Wow. Thank you. To all of my fellow actors. I wanted to thank my mom for bringing me to plays and musicals in Kansas City every time they came through, whether it was phantom of the opera. I want to thank my dad for taking me to go see movies. Took me to go see “Beverly Hills Cop” when I was nine years old, and I knew I wanted to be a Black cop in Detroit. I’m getting there. And again, I thank my fellow cast mates, because they make me better because I just, again, have the job. Thank you, again, amazing.’
Catherine O’Hara was the recipient of Best Female Actor In A Comedy Series for her role in Schitt’s Creek.
‘I share this with Annie Murphy. I’m flattered anyone might believe I could be her mother. Annie is a beautiful soul, and, of course, for Eugene and Dan levy, and they’re amazing writers. Their story telling gave me and everyone in the town from which I am currently estranged every possible chance to love, be loved, make happy fools of ourselves, and blossom into the best we could be. If if that wasn’t enough, now this, thank you.’
Competition: Taylor-Joy beat out Cate Blanchett, Michaela Coel, Nicole Kidman, and Kerry Washington for the gong
The Zoom-style awards show saw celebrities watching their peers accept honors virtually
Peace out: Next, Jason Sudeikis accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Comedy Series for his role in Ted Lasso wearing a ‘My Body My Choice’ sweater while sitting upon a plush sofa
Big win! Catherine O’Hara was the recipient of Best Female Actor In A Comedy Series for her role in Schitt’s Creek
The fan-favorite series Schitt’s Creek became the winner of Best Ensemble In A Comedy Series.
Dan Levy accepted the award alongside his father Eugene Levy and sister Sarah Levy, whom both also star in the show.
‘Oh, my goodness! Oh, man! Ok, well, first of all, to get to share this award with my brilliant sister and my incredible dad is absolutely extraordinary,’ an elated Dan said. ‘First of all, thank you so much to SAG-Aftra for this insane honor. I want to take a moment to acknowledge the rest of this incredible ensemble of actors who made comedy look absolutely effortless with their skill and their dedication.
‘The incomparable Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Karen Robinson, Noah Reed, Jennifer Robertson, and the great Chris Elliott, and it’s worth mentioning the amazing contributions over the years from Riz, Dustin, and John. Thank you to all who voted for us. What a way to say goodbye, and thank you so much. ‘
Daniel Kaluuya won the award for Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Honored: Gillian Anderson from The Crown won the award for Best Female Actor In A Drama Series
Next Daniel Kaluuya won the award for Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, while Yuh-Jung Youn accepted the honor for Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture. Gillian Anderson from The Crown won the award for Best Female Actor In A Drama Series.
Jason Bateman dedicated his award to healthcare workers and ‘the miracle work from scientists’ as he accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Drama Series for his role in Ozark.
‘The biggest thank yous go to the healthcare workers that have tended to us all during this last year, and the miracle work from scientists that have given us the vaccines that are not only going to let us continue making fake lives, but most importantly, the real life that we’re all yearning to get back to. So this is dedicated to them and everybody, go get your shot and let’s all get back to normal.’
Similarly, Olivia Colman thanked the National Health Service as she accepted the award for Best Ensemble In A Drama Series for The Crown on behalf of the cast.
Going for the gold: Yuh-Jung Youn accepted the honor for Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her role in Minari
‘Go get your shot’: Jason Bateman dedicated his award to healthcare workers and ‘the miracle work from scientists’ as he accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Drama Series for his role in Ozark
‘We’re very lucky’: Similarly, Olivia Colman thanked the National Health Service as she accepted the award for Best Ensemble In A Drama Series for The Crown on behalf of the cast
‘I think I speak for all of us, we’d all like to say thank you to our wonderful National Health Service during this very peculiar year. We’re very lucky in the U.K. to have you.’
Next, Viola Davis won the award for Female Actor In A Leading Role In A Motion Picture for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
The late Chadwick Boseman was next announced as the winner for Best Male Actor In A Leading Role In A Motion Picture for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
His widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted the award on his behalf.
‘If you see the world unbalanced, be a crusader that pushes heavily on the see saw of the mind. That’s a quote by Chadwick Boseman. Thank you, screen actors. Thank you Chad. Thank you.’
Logging on: The star-studded guest list watched on from the comfort of home
Partner for life: Davis accepted the award alongside her husband Julius Tennon
‘Be a crusader’: Boseman delivered a moving speech as she accepted the honor on behalf of her late husband