Seth Rogen accepts on behalf of the posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Award for "The Studio" onstage during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Hollywood's biggest night for actors just delivered jaw-dropping moments that will echo all the way to the Oscars. The 2026 Actor Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium, saw a posthumous win that left the audience in tears, a blockbuster upset, and a clean sweep for a hit comedy series. This ceremony, voted on by the SAG-AFTRA union's 160,000+ members, is a critical Oscar predictor with 70% accuracy in recent years.
In a heart-wrenching tribute, Seth Rogen accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of the late Catherine O'Hara for her role in "The Studio." The room fell silent as Rogen, visibly emotional, honored O'Hara's legendary career, which included past winners like Jane Fonda and Morgan Freeman. "She was a force of nature," Rogen said, sparking a standing ovation.
Keri Russell wins on stage at 2026 Actor Awards. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
The biggest surprise of the night? Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning clinched the award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, beating out heavyweights like One Battle After Another and Sinners. This win signals a shift in industry recognition for action films, with insiders calling it a "game-changer" for stunt performers.
Here's the full list of winners and nominees that everyone is talking about:
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:
Winner: Conclave
Nominees: Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:
Nominees: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Jesse Plemons (Bugonia)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:
Nominees: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:
Nominees: Miles Caton (Sinners), Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:
Nominees: Odessa A'zion (Marty Supreme), Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture:
Winner: Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
Nominees: F1, Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, Sinners
Actor Award. Frazer Harrison/Getty
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:
Winner: The Studio
Nominees: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:
Nominees: The Diplomat, Landman, The Pitt, Severance, The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:
Winner: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
Nominees: Ike Barinholtz (The Studio), Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Ted Danson (A Man on the Inside), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:
Winner: Catherine O'Hara (The Studio)
Nominees: Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Jean Smart (Hacks), Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale)
With the Oscars just weeks away on March 15, these wins could signal major shifts. Conclave's cast win boosts its Best Picture chances, while The Studio's sweep makes it a frontrunner for comedy Emmys. Stay tuned for more updates as Hollywood reacts!
