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T he 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, held once again at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and streamed live globally on Netflix, had a new name, a new look and live music. During his speech, SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, "I'm honestly so inspired by everyone here tonight." In addition to recognizing union solidarity and the support of sibling unions, he took a moment to acknowledge the escalating international conflicts and offered up a "sincere prayer for peace." The Pitt's Noah Wyle spoke of the significance of being a union member as he received the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, and Keri Russell (The Diplomat) garnered Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. The cast of The Pitt was honored with Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. In the comedy categories, The Studio had a clean sweep, with Seth Rogan receiving the statuette for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and the late Catherine O'Hara receiving Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. The cast also took home the honor for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Woody Harrelson presented the union's highest honor, the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, to Harrison Ford, who has been lauded for his legacy as one of the major stars of the century. In an emotional speech, Ford acknowledged those who helped him in his career, and he affirmed the privilege of working in a profession that allows him to "create moments of emotional ORS, BY ACTORS! The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA Celebrates the Year's Outstanding Performances sagaftra.org | Spring 2026 | SAG-AFTRA 63 1. Jessie Buckley receives The Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Hamnet. 2. Amy Madigan receives The Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Weapons. 3. Sinners recipients for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. 4. Michelle Williams, recipient for Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series, Dying for Sex. 5. From left, SAG-AFTRA NED Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and President Sean Astin and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. 6. From left, Actor Awards Committee Chair JoBeth Williams; Actor Awards Committee members Woody Schultz, Jason George, Joely Fisher and Elizabeth McLaughlin; Actor Awards Executive Producer & Showrunner Jon Brockett; and Actor Awards Vice Chair Daryl Anderson. 5 DAVID FISHER/SHUTTERSTOCK LISA O'CONNOR/SHUTTERSTOCK 6 MATT SAYLES/SHUTTERSTOCK LISA O'CONNOR/SHUTTERSTOCK 4