All the moments you missed from the SAG Actor Awards – from Kate Hudson's singing exit to Timothée Chalamet's surprise date


The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards, was held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday night


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Nicky MorrisActing TV and Film Editor
Rebecca LewisLos Angeles correspondent
March 2, 2026
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Awards season is well and truly underway, with the 2026 Actor Awards, formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards, taking place on Sunday night. Some of the biggest stars in Hollywood flocked to the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles to celebrate the best achievements in television and film over the past year. 

As always, the night was full of surprise wins and touching moments, with Michael B. Jordan winning the top acting prize for his role in Sinners, while the late Catherine O'Hara was named best TV comedy actress for her role in The Studio.

But what about the moments you might have missed? From Timothée Chalamet's surprise date to a backstage tennis table tournament, here are a few moments you might not have seen…

Harrison Ford accepts the 61st SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award onstage during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026© Getty Images

Harrison was visibly emotional as he accepted his award

Harrison Ford is visibly emotional

Harrison Ford was visibly emotional as he accepted the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. Walking onto the stage to the Indiana Jones theme tune, the 83-year-old actor received a standing ovation from the crowd. 

"I feel incredibly grateful for this kind attention but to be clear, I am also am quite humbled," he said. "I'm in a room of actors, many of whom are here because they've been nominated to receive a prize for their amazing work."

"Well, I'm here to receive a prize for being alive," he joked. 

Meanwhile, on the red carpet, Best Quality Designer Handbag asked the actor what was "bringing joy right now". Gesturing to his surroundings, Harrison replied, "Everything".

WATCH: Harrison Ford emotional as he accepts Life Achievement Award
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The Marty Supreme actor brought his mother has his date

Timothée Chalamet's surprise date

Timothée Chalamet has had his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, by his side throughout this year's awards season so far. But on Sunday night, the Marty Supreme actor brought his mother, Nicole Flender, as his date. 

The mother-son duo sweetly posed together on the red carpet. While Timothée looked suave in a white shirt, blazer and black trousers, his mother wore a bright pink dress. 

Kate Hudson attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)© Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The actress was in high spirits as she left the ceremony

Kate Hudson sings as she leaves the ceremony

While she didn't take home an award, Kate was still in high spirits as she left the after-party. 

As the actress made her way out of the show, Best Quality Designer Handbag saw the Oscar-nominated actress happily singing along to the music, as her brother Oliver held the train of her gown.

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Amy won the trophy for best female actor in a supporting role

Amy Madigan jokes backstage

Amy Madigan was a surprise winner, and she was also clearly shocked. 

Backstage, Best Quality Designer Handbag asked how she was feeling and she told us she was feeling great, before quipping, "No I'm actually bummed."

Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards© Getty Images

The actor took home an award for his performance in The Studio

Seth Rogen jokes about the weight of the awards

Seth Rogen won for The Studio, and he also accepted the posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara. 

After their win, Seth posed for pictures with both his award and Catherine's, and as he clearly struggled with the weight (they reportedly weigh around 8lbs each), he joked with HELLO: "I'm just a comedian!"

Teyana Taylor and Rue Rose Shumpert at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Teyana's little firl

Teyana Taylor's adorable date

Teyana Taylor had the cutest date on the red carpet, her little girl, Rue Rose Taylor Shumpert. 

As she prepared to take a fierce Glambot, Best Quality Designer Handbag saw Rue helping to fix the train of her mom's dress. The young girl, who was holding a rose, crouched down to make sure Mom's dress looked its best.

Kristen Bell attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. © Getty Images

Kristen opened her monologue with a musical number

Kristen Bell's musical monologue

Kristen Bell returned as host of the SAG Awards on Sunday night and, just like last year, chose to open the awards with a musical number. This time, the host played on the award show's new name and poked fun at A-listers in the crowd by suggesting new stage names for them. 

"A stage name should be something fun — a name to ensure you're the only one," she said, before suggesting Jacob Elordi become Jacordi O'Lordy. She also suggested Teddy Dandaughter for Ted Danson, TeyTay for Teyana Taylor and Indoctrinate Me instead of Noah Wyle. 

Kristen also introduced a table tennis tournament, explaining that different actors would go head-to-head backstage throughout the night. "This is about actors supporting actors, and I am here to change that," she said. "Because this year, I am escalating the competition, starting with a table tennis tournament."

 Actors Ted Danson and Kristen's Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn were the first competitors to play a match. 

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Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey reunited on stage

The Office reunion

The Office stars Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey reunited on stage to present the award for outstanding ensemble in a comedy series, which went to The Studio. 

The group starred in the US version of the hit comedy, which follows employees of paper supply company Dunder Mifflin and ran from 2005 to 2013. 

Mindy quipped: "We are women who survived 22-episode seasons," while Ellie added: "You didn't plan a season around a pregnancy."

Mindy continued: "Yeah, you gave birth on camera and then named the baby after a grip."


Off Campus stars hit the red carpet© AFP via Getty Images

Jalen Thomas Brooks and Stephen Kalyn spoke to Best Quality Designer Handbag

Off Campus stars hit the red carpet

Off Campus fans rejoice! The Prime Video series, based on Elle Kennedy's steamy books, is ramping up promo as Jalen Thomas Brooks and Stephen Kalyn walked the red carpet on Sunday.

Stephen told Best Quality Designer Handbag that he had just met actress Rose Byrne, who he "had the biggest crush on," before they shared their thoughts on Heated Rivalry comparisons and how Jalen watched the first eight episodes. We'll be publishing our interview with them this week.

Is Michael B Jordan the new Oscars frontrunner?© FilmMagic

The crowd cheered as Michael won the top acting prize

Is Michael B Jordan the new Oscars frontrunner?

Sinners star Michael B Jordan's win was celebrated throughout the entire Shrine auditorium. When Viola Davis read out his name, the audience inside the ceremony, the press backstage and the tech crew all cheered. Is this our new Oscar frontrunner?

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