2025 SAG Awards: Jane Fonda’s Powerful Speech, Surprises & Standout Moments from Chalamet to Conclave

Published February 24, 2025

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) marked the final event before the Oscars, offering a glimpse into Hollywood’s excitement and unpredictability leading into the big night. Hosted by Kristen Bell, this year’s ceremony was filled with entertaining moments, from heartfelt speeches to surprising wins. Here’s a recap of the biggest moments from the event.

Kristen Bell kicked things off with a lighthearted performance of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” reworked to reflect the struggles of actors starting out in the industry. The montage that followed, showcasing clips of stars like Selena Gomez, Jodie Foster, and Jason Segel in their earliest roles, had the audience laughing and cringing in equal measure.

Another unforgettable moment came when Jane Fonda accepted her Lifetime Achievement Award, delivering an impassioned speech about activism, unions, and staying connected during uncertain political times. Fonda’s words earned multiple standing ovations as she called for empathy and bravery in the face of adversity.

Timothée Chalamet also stole the spotlight by winning Best Actor for his role in A Complete Unknown. Despite a rocky start with a teleprompter malfunction, Chalamet confidently expressed his ambition to become one of the greats in acting, citing legendary figures like Daniel Day-Lewis and Viola Davis as his inspirations.

In a surprising twist, Selena Gomez and the cast of Only Murders in the Building took home Best Comedy Ensemble, marking a rare win for the Hulu series over heavy-hitters like Ted Lasso and Abbott Elementary. Gomez’s genuine shock and gratitude made her victory even more heartwarming.

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Lastly, Colin Farrell, presented his first-ever SAG Award by Jamie Lee Curtis, was playfully called out for giving her COVID-19 at the Golden Globes. The exchange between the two stars added a fun, personal touch to the evening.

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) proved to be another exciting chapter in this unpredictable awards season. With major wins and unexpected upsets, the SAGs provided some insight into who might take home the top honors at the upcoming Oscars. Here’s a recap of the winners, including surprises like Conclave stealing the best ensemble category and Timothée Chalamet’s surprising win for best actor.

Best Movie Ensemble