Kristen Bell will host a SAG Awards dedicated to Hollywood’s women, with actresses presenting all 13 awards and featured in the “Actors’ Stories” intro
For the first time ever, the SAG Awards will feature an all-female presenter list, a change of pace from the awards ceremony’s usual format of having a man/woman duo present each of the show’s awards.
The announcement comes in a year where performances from actors like Frances McDormand, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep have dominated the awards season conversation and where women in Hollywood have banded together to demand accountability for widespread sexual harassment in the industry. In addition to having all 13 SAG Awards being presented by women, Kristen Bell has been named as the show’s first ever host, and the show’s traditional “Actors’ Stories” opening will consist entirely of women.
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“We’re an awards show. We’re not trying to proselytize to anyone — the idea was to salute our women,” SAG Awards Executive Producer Kathy Connell told Entertainment Weekly. “So many of our women have been very, very brave, as have other women in other industries this year and we thought it was an opportunity to salute our women because it’s not just about one issue.”
“Our women are very famous and yet they face the issues that women across this country do, which is they don’t have equality in income. They don’t have creative equality. And they have the same kind of safety issues that other women have been facing. We just thought we wanted to acknowledge as many wonderful women on our stage this year as we could, while we’re celebrating the best performances by women and men of the year.”
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Of course, men will still have some time on stage. Along with the male awards categories, men will also come onstage to introduce clips for nominated films, and Morgan Freeman will receive the guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 24th Annual SAG Awards takes place on Jan. 21 and will air on TBS and TNT. See the full nomination list here.
Golden Globes Nominees Reactions: 32 of Hollywood’s Most ‘Honored,’ ‘Grateful’ and ‘Thrilled’ (Updating)
Awards season is now in full swing, and with the Golden Globes nominations on Monday came a flood of statements from nominees. They’re honored, grateful, and thrilled, and might just be practicing for their acceptance speeches. We’ve gathered up several reactions below.
Nicole Kidman, nominated for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for “Big Little Lies”
“We are all aware of how rare it is for a show and it’s cast to be honored in such a huge way, and we are all incredibly grateful. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for giving the show so much love. It was made with love, guided by the incredible David E. Kelley and Jean-Marc Vallée as well as my partners in passion Reese Witherspoon, Per Saari and Bruna Papandrea. The character Celeste is so precious to me and the recognition is deeply appreciated.” HBO
Meryl Streep, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, for “The Post”
“I’m thrilled for the movie, for Steven [Spielberg] and Tom [Hanks], and for the incredible ensemble of actors who made this movie need its moment in history. Thanks HFPA.” Niko Tavernise/20th Century Fox
Carlos Saldanha, nominated for Best Animated Motion Picture for “Ferdinand”
“I’m so honored and excited about these nominations! Congrats to the Blue Sky and Fox teams for being a part of this journey with me. Congrats to Nick Jonas for creating such a beautiful and powerful song for Ferdinand!!! Go team!!!!” YouTube
Shawn Levy, “Stranger Things” nominated for Best TV Series Drama
“While all of us working on STRANGER THINGS were grateful for the success of our first season, we were also vigilantly determined not to rest on that. We wanted to make a second season that would feel authentic to our show and characters, but strive further in cinematic scope, emotion and depth. We are so grateful for the reception of STRANGER THINGS 2 and the recognition of the HFPA with this second Golden globe nomination.” Netflix
Peter Morgan, “The Crown” nominated for Best TV Series Drama
“Thrilled thrilled thrilled!!!!” Netflix
Nora Twomey, director of “The Breadwinner,” nominated for Best Animated Feature
“This is just wonderful news! On behalf of our amazing team, I am so grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press for nominating ‘The Breadwinner.’ Across three countries and over four years, this film has been our passion. I have been deeply moved by the generosity of our cast, crew, producers and financiers in helping bring Parvana’s story to the screen. We are truly honored to be in the company of our fellow nominees at this years Golden Globe Awards.” TIFF
Hans Zimmer, nominated for Best Original Score for “Dunkirk”
“My sincere thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing our experiment. We tried our hardest to blur the lines between music and vision to make the film a completely immersive experience for the audience. This is Chris’ film. The music is his words, his story-telling and it was an honor to collaborate with him.” WB
James Franco, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy, for “The Disaster Artist”
“Thank you to the HFPA, who have been supportive of my work since I played James Dean 16 years ago. I am grateful that they have recognized our film “The Disaster Artist” for Best Comedy, and for nominating me as an actor. This movie could only have happened because I was supported by my family and friends. I acted opposite my brother, Dave, and it was produced by my friend of 20 years, Seth Rogen, and his company Point Grey. From the incredible writers, Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber, to the amazing cast, and our regular crew, this movie was blessed and a gift to be a part of. I’m sure the real Tommy Weiseau is pretty happy right now too.”
Peter Chernin, a producer for “The Greatest Showman,” which was nominated for Best Potion Picture, Musical or Comedy
“THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is a celebration of the spectacular, the odd, and the dreams that can be achieved through ambition and boundless imagination. Thank you to the HFPA. Congratulations to our fellow producers, our wonderful director Michael Gracey, Pasek and Paul, who set the stage with their beautiful songs, all of our creative partners including Fox, and most of all to our incredible cast led by Hugh Jackman, who fully embodied P. T. Barnum’s larger than life character.” Fox
Emma Stone, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, for “Battle of the Sexes”
“Thank you to the HFPA for this honor and thank you beyond measure to the one and only Billie Jean King. She is a brilliant, brave and game changing human being and I wish to be half the woman she is someday. I share this with the whole cast and crew of BATTLE OF THE SEXES, a film I feel very lucky to have been a part of.” Fox Searchlight
Sam Rockwell, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
“I want to thank the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honor, and to also thank and congratulate Martin McDonagh, my friend and collaborator, for bringing Dixon, Mildred, and the characters of Three Billboards to the screen. It is both exciting and humbling to be joined by Willem, Armie, Christopher and Richard, all of whom I have admired for many years. I am thrilled for Fran, Martin, Carter and the cast and crew who made Three Billboards.” TheWrap
Liz Hannah and Josh Singer, nominated for Best Screenplay for “The Post”
“Thank you to the HFPA for this incredible honor. Congratulations to our fellow nominees and to our compatriots of THE POST. We are beyond thrilled to be in your company.”
Frankie Shaw, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy, for “SMILF”
“I can’t believe it! What started as a little short film I shot in my friends bedroom turned into this. I am so honored for the show to be recognized and for our name to be up there with all of these amazingly creative and talented people. Thank you to Showtime for believing in us, and thank you thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press!!!” Showtime
Sally Hawkins, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, for “Shape of Water”
“What a beautiful gift. Thank you with all my heart to the Hollywood Foreign Press for honouring this special film and my part in it. I am so very humbled by this acknowledgement. Every piece of this film was and is a gift for me. Working with Guillermo del Toro along with this exceptional cast and crew was one of the most extraordinary heart expanding experiences. He is one of the greatest filmmakers of our time I believe. And I am beyond thrilled that his vision, his ingenuity and artwork has been recognized in this way…. Thank you with all my heart thank you. I believe in magic and this is a magical thing.” Fox Searchlight
Gary Oldman, nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, for “Darkest Hour”
“I am amazed, flattered and very proud of my first Golden Globe Nomination. I am also honored to find myself in such company as I am a serious admirer of all the work of all the other nominees.” Jack English/Focus Features
Guillermo del Toro, nominated for Best Director of a Motion Picture for “Shape of Water”
“On behalf of the entire cast and crew of THE SHAPE OF WATER and Fox Searchlight, I am profoundly grateful for the seven nominations the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has bestowed upon our picture. Above all, THE SHAPE OF WATER is about love overcoming fear and embracing the Other.
