2017 SAG AWARD winners

buzzz worthy. . .

Last night in L.A. "Hidden Figures" took home a SAG Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble. It was the crowing moment at event where the acting elite were recognized for their contribution in film and television. Several winners used the stage as political platform to denounce the Muslim ban, which at times made the atmosphere tense. Country legend actress Dolly Parton lightened the mood referring to "double Ds" before presenting her "9 to 5" costar Lily Tomlin with the Life Achievement Award.

It was also a big night for veteran actor Denzel Washington who won his first SAG for the lead in "Fences." Hi co-star, Viola Davis made history by becoming the first African American woman to win 5 SAGs, her fifth as Best Supporting Actress in Fences.

Check out the list of winners for the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Hidden Figures

Female Actor in a Comedy Series:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

Male Actor in a Comedy Series:

William H. Macy, “Shameless”

Ensemble in a Comedy Series:

“Orange is the New Black”

Female Actor in Drama Series:

Claire Foy, “The Crown”

Male Actor in Drama Series:

John Lithgow, “The Crown”

Ensemble in a Drama Series:

“Stranger Things”

Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Sarah Paulson, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”

Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Bryan Cranston, “All the Way”

Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series:

“Game of Thrones”

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Lily Tomlin

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