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sagaftra.org | Spring 2026 | SAG-AFTRA 65 connection and share something fundamental: the privilege of working in a world of ideas, empathy and imagination." In his remarks, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "During my time as the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, I've seen our community face many challenges, and this year is no exception. We're striving to revive and rebuild production in the U.S. amid economic uncertainties, but our union is strong, and I have immense hope for and confidence in the future." Nobody Wants This actor Kristen Bell returned to the awards stage a third time as host. Presenters throughout the evening included Connor Storrie, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Odessa A'Zion, Miles Caton, Yerin Ha, Janelle James, Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi, Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Damson Idris, and Sterling K. Brown, among others. Showrunner Jon Brockett, who has been with the awards for nearly two decades, served as executive producer alongside Silent House Productions' Emmy-winning team: Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn. The Actor Awards is the only televised awards ceremony to exclusively honor performers. The ceremony gives SAG-AFTRA members the opportunity to recognize their peers on the big and small screens. • 7 10 11 9 7. Cast members of The Studio celebrate their Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series win. From left, Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders. 8. SAG-AFTRA Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Pamela Greenwalt, who oversees the awards show team. 9. Keri Russell, recipient for Female Actor in a Drama Series. 10. The Pitt cast, recipients for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series. 11. SAG-AFTRA national officers attend the 32nd Actor Awards, from left, Vice President, Small Locals, Suzanne Burkhead; Vice President, Actors/Performers, Shari Belafonte; Vice President, Recording Artists/ Singers, Fletcher Sheridan; Executive Vice President Linda Powell; Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Hurd; Vice President, Los Angeles, Lisa Ann Walter; Vice President, New York, Ezra Knight; Vice President, Mid-Sized Locals, Nikki Izanec; and Vice President, Broadcasters, Bob Butler. MATT SAYLES/SHUTTERSTOCK X2 LISA O'CONNOR/SHUTTERSTOCK X2 JOHN SALANGSANG/SHUTTERSTOCK 8 NINA WESTERVELT/SHUTTERSTOCK Harrison Ford shares a moment with Woody Harrelson, who presented him with the 61st SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.