Phoebe Waller-Bridge makes touching speech at SAG Awards as The Crown triumphs over Game of Thrones

Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge continued her Hollywood awards sweep on Sunday, winning Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

She’s already taken home awards at the Emmys, Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes but after previously getting bleeped for her X-rated remarks, this time she had a written speech.

Meanwhile, it was third time lucky for the cast of The Crown who, after being nominated for best ensemble in a drama series in 2017 and 2018, finally won, beating out Game Of Thrones, Stranger Things and Big Little Lies. 

She's a winner! Helena Bonham-Carter was on hand to accept an award for The Crown

British sensations: Helena Bonham-Carter accepted an award for The Crown and Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge was a winner at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA on Sunday

Taking the stage to accept her award, Waller-Bridge, 34, pulled out a piece of paper and referenced her X-rated remarks a week ago after winning at the Critics Choice Awards.

‘I normally try and be spontaneous in my speeches but I don’t trust myself not to be bleeped out again so I have written it down,’ she said.

The London-born actress, writer and producer said: ‘The Fleabag team go home tomorrow, back to the UK. But I have to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being so supporting of our show on these shores.’ 

She appeared a little overcome with emotion as she tried to convey what it meant to have been feted so much by Hollywood. She went on: ‘This whole thing really has been a dream, and if I wake up tomorrow and discover it’s been just that, thank you. It’s been a beautiful dream.’

Fan faves: Phoebe attended the awards show with her 'hot priest' co-star Andrew Scott

Fan faves: Phoebe attended the awards show with her ‘hot priest’ co-star Andrew Scott

Happy days! Scott leapt to his feet when Waller-Bridge won best actress in a comedy series

A true friendship: He gave her a huge heartfelt hug

BFFs: Scott, 43, leapt to his feet when Waller-Bridge won best actress in a comedy series and gave her a huge heartfelt hug

Kept it clean: 'I normally try and be spontaneous in my speeches but I don't trust myself not to be bleeped out again so I have written it down,' she said, referencing her X-rated remarks at last week's Critics Choice Awards

Kept it clean: ‘I normally try and be spontaneous in my speeches but I don’t trust myself not to be bleeped out again so I have written it down,’ she said, referencing her X-rated remarks at last week’s Critics Choice Awards

Happy days: The London-born actress, writer and producer said: 'The Fleabag team go home tomorrow, back to the UK'

Open and honest: 'But I have to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being so supporting of our show on these shores,' she added

Saying farewell: ‘The Fleabag team go home tomorrow, back to the UK,’ the London-born actress, writer and producer said. ‘But I have to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being so supporting of our show on these shores

Netflix series The Crown replaced its lead actors in its third season, with Olivia Colman taking over from Claire Foy as Elizabeth II. Tobias Menzies took over from Matt Smith as Prince Philip and Helena Bonham Carter joined the show as Princess Margaret. 

Both Colman and Bonham Carter were nominated in the actress category – as was Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer – but did not win individual awards. However, the royal show did not go home empty handed. 

Bonham Carter, 53, was in the audience at the Shrine Auditorium and took the stage to accept the outstanding ensemble in a drama series award which was presented by Waller-Bridge. 

Sang for her supper: Waller-Bridge did double duty as both a nominee for Fleabag and as a presenter, announcing the winner of the best ensemble cast in a drama series

Sang for her supper: Waller-Bridge did double duty as both a nominee for Fleabag and as a presenter, announcing the winner of the best ensemble cast in a drama series

We did it: Bonham Carter couldn't contain her joy when Netflix series The Crown was announced as the winner over Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies and Stranger Things

We did it: Bonham Carter couldn’t contain her joy when Netflix series The Crown was announced as the winner over Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies and Stranger Things

Happy days: The Netflix royal drama was nominated in 2017 and 2018 and this year it finally won

Winning! The two British stars celebrated on stage with an embrace

Winner: The Netflix royal drama was nominated in 2017 and 2018 and this year it finally won. The two British stars celebrated on stage with an embrace

Trio: 'I'm sorry there's only three of us here. They're actually 239 in the cast,'  Bonham Carter said,  flanked by Erin Doherty and Josh O'Connor who play Princess Anne and Prince Charles

Trio: ‘I’m sorry there’s only three of us here. They’re actually 239 in the cast,’  Bonham Carter said,  flanked by Erin Doherty and Josh O’Connor who play Princess Anne and Prince Charles

'We’re all working tomorrow so we’re leaving in about five minutes,' the actress explained. 'It’s the most fun job and I’m amazed that we get a prize on top of the fun-ness,' she added

‘We’re all working tomorrow so we’re leaving in about five minutes,’ the actress explained. ‘It’s the most fun job and I’m amazed that we get a prize on top of the fun-ness,’ she added

New roles: The Crown replaced its lead actors in its third season, with Olivia Colman taking over from Claire Foy as Elizabeth II and Bonham Carter joining the show as Princess Margaret (pictured)

New roles: The Crown replaced its lead actors in its third season, with Olivia Colman taking over from Claire Foy as Elizabeth II and Bonham Carter joining the show as Princess Margaret (pictured)

Flanked by Erin Doherty and Josh O’Connor who play Princess Anne and Prince Charles, Bonham Carter explained why there weren’t more actors from The Crown at the awards show. 

‘I’m sorry there’s only three of us here,’ she began. ‘They’re actually 239 in the cast.’ 

‘We’re all working tomorrow so we’re leaving in about five minutes,’ she told the star-studded crowd.

‘It’s the most fun job and I’m amazed that we get a prize on top of the fun-ness of doing it,’ she added. ‘I’ve had the time of my life, I think we all have. It really is as good as it gets, this show.’ 

Proud Brits: Waller-Bridge and Bonham Carter posed together backstage with their awards

Proud Brits: Waller-Bridge and Bonham Carter posed together backstage with their awards

Too funny: They were clearly having a rip-roaring time

Too funny: They were clearly having a rip-roaring time

In the spotlight: It was a big night for young stars O'Connor, 29, and Doherty, 27

In the spotlight: It was a big night for young stars O’Connor, 29, and Doherty, 27

Fleabag's Scott received warm greetings from Elisabeth Moss

Getting (Glenn) Close: He was also popular with Glenn Close

He’s hot: Fleabag’s Scott was very popular with the Hollywood elite, receiving warm greetings from Elisabeth Moss, left, and Glenn Close, right

Too much: Laura Dern got super excited about meeting Waller-Bridge

Too much: Laura Dern got super excited about meeting Waller-Bridge

Bonham Carter had time to catch up with her Fight Club co-star Brad Pitt

The actress got a big hug from Pitt

Old friends: Bonham Carter got a big hug from Brad Pitt. The two starred together in the 1999 movie Fight Club

Waller-Bridge’s win for Fleabag was the only one for the comedy that had received a total of three nods.

Andrew Scott lost out to Tony Shalhoub from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in the supporting actor category and the Amazon Prime original also took home the honors for outstanding comedy series. 

Other British stars nominated for a SAG Award included Taron Egerton for Rocketman, who lost out to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker, and Jared Harris for Chernobyl, who lost to Sam Rockwell for Fosse/Verdon.

Chernobyl’s Emily Watson lost to Fosse/Verdon’s Michelle Williams while Cynthia Erivo, nominated for Harriet, watched Renee Zellweger take home the trophy for Judy.

Sleek: Other British stars nominated for a SAG Award included Taron Egerton for Rocketman, who lost out to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker

Dashing: Jared Harris was nominated for Chernobyl but lost to Sam Rockwell for Fosse/Verdon

Nominees: Other Brits nominated included Taron Egerton for Rocketman, who lost out to Joaquin Phoenix for Joker, and Jared Harris for Chernobyl, who lost to Sam Rockwell for Fosse/Verdon

On the up: Cynthia Erivo was nominated for Harriet but Renee Zellweger took home the trophy for Judy

On the up: Cynthia Erivo was nominated for Harriet but Renee Zellweger took home the trophy for Judy

The biggest shock of the night came when the final award of the evening was announced.

The Korean movie Parasite won top prize of outstanding cast in a motion picture, the first foreign language film to do so.

The Korean-speaking cast received a standing ovation from Hollywood’s movers and shakers.

Brad Pitt won supporting actor for Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood while Joaquin Phoenix took home a SAG Award for Joker.

Renee Zellweger was a best actress winner for Judy and Laura Dern won supporting actress for Marriage Story.

Peter Dinklage was recognized for his work in Game Of Thrones and Jennifer Aniston won for The Morning Show.  

The Screen Actors Guild honored Robert De Niro with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the live televised show.

He was presented with the award by Leonardo DiCaprio with the pair set to star together for the first time in Martin Scorsese’s next film Killers of the Flower Moon.

Brad Pitt won supporting actor for Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood

Jennifer Aniston took home the SAG Award for her Apple TV+ series The Morning Show

Popular winners: Brad Pitt won supporting actor for Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood and Jennifer Aniston took home the SAG Award for her Apple TV+ series The Morning Show

Best actress: Renee Zellweger was honored for her performance as Judy Garland in the biopic Judy

Best actress: Renee Zellweger was honored for her performance as Judy Garland in the biopic Judy

Supporting role: Laura Dern won a trophy for Marriage Story

Supporting role: Laura Dern won a trophy for Marriage Story

On a roll: Joaquin Phoenix was named best actor in a movie for Joker

On a roll: Joaquin Phoenix was named best actor in a movie for Joker

Made history: The biggest shock of the night came when the Korean movie Parasite won top prize of outstanding cast in a motion picture, the first foreign language film to do so

Made history: The biggest shock of the night came when the Korean movie Parasite won top prize of outstanding cast in a motion picture, the first foreign language film to do so

Grateful: Michelle Williams gave a heartfelt speech after winning the SAG Award for best TV actress for Fosse/Verdon

Grateful: Michelle Williams gave a heartfelt speech after winning the SAG Award for best TV actress for Fosse/Verdon

Man of the hour: The Screen Actors Guild honored Robert De Niro with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the live televised show

Man of the hour: The Screen Actors Guild honored Robert De Niro with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the live televised show

De Niro was presented with the award by Leonardo DiCaprio

The pair set to star together for the first time in Martin Scorsese's next film Killers of the Flower Moon.

A-listers: De Niro was presented with the award by Leonardo DiCaprio with the pair set to star together for the first time in Martin Scorsese’s next film Killers of the Flower Moon

SAG Awards 2020 Winners

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Christian Bale – Ford v Ferrari

Leonardo DiCaprio – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Adam Driver – Marriage Story

Taron Egerton – Rocketman

Joaquin Phoenix – Joker – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Cynthia Erivo – Harriet

Scarlett Johansson – Marriage Story

Lupita Nyong’o – Us

Charlize Theron – Bombshell

Renée Zellweger – Judy – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Jamie Foxx – Just Mercy

Tom Hanks – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Al Pacino – The Irishman

Joe Pesci – The Irishman

Brad Pitt – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Laura Dern – Marriage Story – WINNER

Scarlett Johansson – Jojo Rabbit

Nicole Kidman – Bombshell

Jennifer Lopez – Hustlers

Margot Robbie – Bombshell

 

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Bombshell – Lionsgate

The Irishman – Netflix 

Jojo Rabbit – Fox

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Sony

Parasite – Neon – WINNER

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

Avengers: Endgame – WINNER

Ford v Ferrari

The Irishman

Joker

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

 

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series

Game of Thrones – WINNER

GLOW

Stranger Things

The Walking Dead

Watchmen

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Mahershala Ali – True Detective

Russell Crowe – The Loudest Voice

Jared Harris – Chernobyl

Jharrel Jerome – When They See Us

Sam Rockwell – Fosse/Verdon – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Patricia Arquette – The Act

Toni Collette – Unbelievable

Joey King – The Act

Emily Watson – Chernobyl

Michelle Williams – Fosse/Verdon – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us

Steve Carell – The Morning Show

Billy Crudup – The Morning Show

Peter Dinklage – Game of Thrones – WINNER

David Harbour – Stranger Things

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show – WINNER

Helena Bonham Carter – The Crown

Olivia Colman – The Crown

Jodie Comer – Killing Eve

Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale

 

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Alan Arkin – The Kominsky Method

Michael Douglas – The Kominsky Method

Bill Hader – Barry

Andrew Scott – Fleabag

Tony Shalhoub – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Christina Applegate – Dead to Me

Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Catherine O’Hara – Schitt’s Creek

Phoebe Waller-Bridge – Fleabag – WINNER

 

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Big Little Lies – HBO

The Crown – Netflix – WINNER

Game of Thrones – HBO

The Handmaid’s Tale – Hulu

Stranger Things – Netflix

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Barry – HBO

Fleabag – Amazon

The Kominsky Method – Netflix

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Amazon – WINNER

Schitt’s Creek – CBC Television/Pop TV 

 

 

  

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