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"It is such an honor for me to be in this room with you tonight. I am incredibly inspired by the women and men across the country who have shared their truths with such courage and such candor. Truth is power and women are stepping into their power. We are in the midst of a massive cultural shift. With brave voices saying 'Me Too,' and advocates who know Time's Up, we are making a difference. Change is coming and we are the agents of that change ... We can and must create an environment in which discrimination, harassment and abuse are no longer tolerated. Make no mistake, this is not a moment in time. This is a movement. And our strength comes in our unity. Unions play a significant role in the lives of workers across the country. Our commitment to safe workplaces, inclusion, and creative and economic equality — these are the things that make us stronger. At SAG-AFTRA, we fight for the actors, broadcasters and recording artists worldwide who we represent and protect. We are the collective voice lifting up the individual." — Gabrielle Carteris, SAG-AFTRA President SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris at the 24th Annual SAG Awards. KEVIN WINTER/GETTY IMAGES Rita Moreno presented the Life Achievement honor to her friend, Morgan Freeman. DIMITRIOS K AMBOURIS/GETTY IMAGES Kristen Bell, the first-ever host of the SAG Awards, on stage to start the show. KEVIN MAZUR/GETTY IMAGES