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87 S AG - A F T R A S PEC I A L IS S U E 2 0 26 S A G A F T R A .O R G [ THE 32 ND ANNUAL ACTOR AWARDS PRESENTED BY SAG-AFTR A ] A s we celebrate the upcoming Actor Awards, it's impossible not to acknowledge the beating heart of the profession: the ongoing, ever-evolving work of performers committed to their cra. At the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, that work unfolds every week at the Robin Williams Center in New York and the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles, where compelling artists, including many of this year's nominated actors, speak candidly about the journeys behind their lauded performances. In the last few months alone, dozens of acclaimed actors, directors and creatives have stepped through the Foundation's doors for intimate, 90-minute Career Retrospectives and post-screening Conversations. These sessions offer SAG-AFTRA members a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artists shaping the industry, not in sound bites, but in generous, in-depth reflections on preparation, vulnerability, collaboration and the unpredictable paths that lead to extraordinary work and lasting careers. The following pages spotlight a handful of the remarkable actors and nominees who have recently joined the Foundation to share their insights and experiences. These programs are part of the Foundation's ongoing commitment to Where Actors Come to Talk Cra & Career SAG-AFTRA Foundation Career Retrospectives & Conversations AMANDA EDWARDS/GETT Y IMAGES