The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: A Night of Laughter, Tributes, and Heartfelt Moments

Opening with Laughter: Jean Smart and Kristen Bell Set the Tone

The 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards kicked off on Sunday night with a mix of humor and nostalgia, setting the tone for an evening that celebrated both the art of acting and the resilience of the entertainment industry. The show opened with a skit featuring Jean Smart in her iconic role as Deborah Vance from Hacks. Smart, along with her castmates, playfully mistakenly believed she was booked to host the event. However, the actual host, Kristen Bell, took the stage and light-heartedly apologized to Smart, who was notably absent but later won an award. Bell then paid a touching tribute to the early days of actors’ careers, borrowing a song from her hit film Frozen.

Bell sang a rendition of “Do You Want To Be An Actor” (to the tune of “Do You Want To Build a Snowman”), accompanied by footage of Hollywood’s biggest stars in their earliest roles. The montage included Harrison Ford, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and even Bell herself. The segment was a heartwarming reminder of the shared journey every actor embarks on to achieve their dreams. Bell also took a moment to acknowledge the city of Los Angeles, calling it the “backdrop” to these dreams and paying tribute to the first responders who have been instrumental in addressing recent challenges, including devastating wildfires in the region.

Jamie Lee Curtis Brings Levity with a COVID-19 Joke

The evening was filled with moments of humor, and Jamie Lee Curtis delivered one of the most memorable ones. While presenting the award for male actor in a TV movie or limited series, Curtis quipped that the award was going to Colin Farrell, the man who had given her COVID-19 at the Golden Globes. Farrell, who won for his role in The Penguin, playful