Mark Ruffalo was the very first winner of the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards, scooping up the honor for Best Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series for his role in I Know This Much Is True.
Ruffalo accepted the award virtually from home, beating out fellow nominees Bill Camp, Daveed Diggs, Hugh Grant, and Ethan Hawke.
‘Acting doesn’t happen in a vacuum,’ Ruffalo said in his acceptance speech. ‘It happens between people. And in a magical place created by a director like Derek and a writer like Wally Lamb. Mental illness is a real thing, and I just think it’s really important that we’re honest and open about it and have no fear and have no shame.’
Honored: Mark Ruffalo was the very first winner of the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards, scooping up the honor for Best Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series for his role in I Know This Much Is True
The Zoom-style awards show saw celebrities watching their peers accept honors virtually.
Next, Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Female Actor In A Television Or Limited Series for her role in The Queen’s Gambit.
Taylor-Joy beat out Cate Blanchett, Michaela Coel, Nicole Kidman, and Kerry Washington for the gong.
Next, Jason Sudeikis accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Comedy Series for his role in Ted Lasso wearing a ‘My Body My Choice’ sweater while sitting upon a plush sofa.
Star-studded: Ruffalo accepted the award virtually from home, beating out fellow nominees Bill Camp, Daveed Diggs, Hugh Grant, and Ethan Hawke
Next, Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Female Actor In A Television Or Limited Series for her role in The Queen’s Gambit
Competition: Taylor-Joy beat out Cate Blanchett, Michaela Coel, Nicole Kidman, and Kerry Washington for the gong
‘Man, oh, man, are you kidding me? Wow. Thank you. To all of my fellow actors. I wanted to thank my mom for bringing me to plays and musicals in Kansas City every time they came through, whether it was phantom of the opera. I want to thank my dad for taking me to go see movies. Took me to go see “Beverly Hills Cop” when I was nine years old, and I knew I wanted to be a Black cop in Detroit. I’m getting there. And again, I thank my fellow cast mates, because they make me better because I just, again, have the job. Thank you, again, amazing.’
Catherine O’Hara was the recipient of Best Female Actor In A Comedy Series for her role in Schitt’s Creek.
‘I share this with Annie Murphy. I’m flattered anyone might believe I could be her mother. Annie is a beautiful soul, and, of course, for Eugene and Dan levy, and they’re amazing writers. Their story telling gave me and everyone in the town from which I am currently estranged every possible chance to love, be loved, make happy fools of ourselves, and blossom into the best we could be. If if that wasn’t enough, now this, thank you.’
The Zoom-style awards show saw celebrities watching their peers accept honors virtually
Peace out: Next, Jason Sudeikis accepted the award for Best Male Actor In A Comedy Series for his role in Ted Lasso wearing a ‘My Body My Choice’ sweater while sitting upon a plush sofa
Big win! Catherine O’Hara was the recipient of Best Female Actor In A Comedy Series for her role in Schitt’s Creek
The fan-favorite series Schitt’s Creek became the winner of Best Ensemble In A Comedy Series.
Dan Levy accepted the award alongside his father Eugene Levy and sister Sarah Levy, whom both also star in the show.
‘Oh, my goodness! Oh, man! Ok, well, first of all, to get to share this award with my brilliant sister and my incredible dad is absolutely extraordinary,’ an elated Dan said. ‘First of all, thank you so much to SAG-Aftra for this insane honor. I want to take a moment to acknowledge the rest of this incredible ensemble of actors who made comedy look absolutely effortless with their skill and their dedication.
‘The incomparable Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Karen Robinson, Noah Reed, Jennifer Robertson, and the great Chris Elliott, and it’s worth mentioning the amazing contributions over the years from Riz, Dustin, and John. Thank you to all who voted for us. What a way to say goodbye, and thank you so much. ‘
Next Daniel Kaluuya won the award for Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, while Youn Yuh-Jung accepted the honor for Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture.
Family affair! Dan Levy accepted the award for Best Ensemble In A Comedy Series alongside his father Eugene Levy and sister Sarah Levy, whom both also star in the show