The Actor Awards 2026: Winners, Red Carpet Highlights, and Key Moments

Awards season continued on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with the 32nd Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA. The ceremony, honoring outstanding achievements in film and television, took place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles and streamed live on Netflix. Kristen Bell hosted the event for the third time, having previously hosted in 2018 and 2025.

A Night of Remembrance and Recognition

The evening was marked by an emotional moment as Catherine O’Hara was honored with the Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series award for her role in The Studio. O’Hara, who passed away on January 30, 2026, was remembered by her co-star Seth Rogen, who accepted the award on her behalf. The crowd gave a standing ovation.

Key Winners

Several actors repeated their Emmy wins at the Actor Awards. Seth Rogen won Best Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio, while Noah Wyle took home the Actor in a Drama Series prize for The Pitt. The Studio and The Pitt also won the Comedy Series Ensemble and Drama Series Ensemble trophies, respectively. Other notable winners included:

• Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell for The Diplomat
• Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Michelle Williams for Dying For Sex and Adolescence
• Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Owen Cooper for Dying For Sex and Adolescence
• Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn for One Battle After Another

Red Carpet Glamour: A Nod to Hollywood’s Golden Age

The red carpet featured a theme of “Reimagining Hollywood glamour from the ’20s and ’30s,” resulting in a striking array of looks. Many attendees embraced black-and-white palettes, dramatic embellishments, and classic tuxedoes.

Red Carpet Highlights

• Sarah Catherine Hook: Wore a Balenciaga design, also featured in the brand’s Fall 2026 lookbook.
• Dove Cameron: Stunned in a black-and-white strapless corset gown by Monique Lhuillier.
• Yerin Ha: Embraced the black-and-white trend in a feathered Balenciaga crop top and tailored trousers.
• Matty Matheson: Opted for a sharp pinstripe suit with a black leather bolo tie.
• Claire Danes: Chose a chic black column dress with an embellished collar.
• Sarah Pidgeon: Wore a minimalist pink strapless dress from Balenciaga’s spring/summer 2026 collection.
• Wunmi Mosaku: Wore a custom red jersey Louis Vuitton gown.
• Mia Goth: Wore an embellished deep red Dior look.
• Teyana Taylor: Wore a custom Thom Browne gown with a sculptural corset bodice.
• Kate Hudson: Wore a custom Valentino caped gown with a dramatic train.
• Erin Doherty: Wore a custom strapless pink gown by Louis Vuitton.
• Demi Moore: Wore a black wool crepe bustier dress with a white tulle cloud back by Schiaparelli Haute Couture.
• Connor Storrie: Sported a double-breasted Saint Laurent suit.

Harrison Ford Honored

Harrison Ford was presented with the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award on December 18, 2025, recognizing his significant contributions to the film industry.

The First “Actor Awards”

This year’s ceremony marked the first time the awards were officially titled the “Actor Awards,” a name change announced on November 14, 2025, intended to emphasize the awards’ focus on recognizing achievements of actors by actors. Learn more about the name change.