Bowen Yang was a no-show at the , but it wasn't because of the usual excuses about scheduling conflicts.
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Bowen Yang was a no-show at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday, but it wasn't because of the usual excuses about scheduling conflicts.Instead, the 35-year-old form...
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Instead, the 35-year-old former star couldn't make it because he was 'stuck in Antarctica.'
Yang had been scheduled to present at the ceremony, but Kathryn Hahn, 52, revealed that she was his last-minute fill-in.
She was joined by Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie, who was fresh off hosting SNL for the first time the previous night.
The two strolled on stage early in the show to present the first award of the night for Female Actor in a Drama Series.
But before they got down to business, Hahn said she had a 'confession' to make.
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Bowen Yang was a no-show at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday , but it wasn't because of the usual excuses about scheduling conflicts. Instead, the 35-year-old former Saturday Night Live star couldn't make it because he was 'stuck in Antarctica'
Yang had been scheduled to present at the ceremony, but Kathryn Hahn, 52, revealed that she was his last-minute fill-in. She was joined by Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie, who was fresh off hosting SNL for the first time the previous night
'First of all, I wasn't even supposed to be presenting this award,' Hahn admitted. 'Right now, I am Bowen Yang. Because he is casually stuck in Antarctica.'
That normally would have sounded like an outlandish claim, but she and Storrie arrived with proof: a selfie Yang had snapped from Antarctica, which was projected on the massive screen behind them.
Sinners earned surprise wins in the top categories at the Actor Awards 2026
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Male Actor in a Drama Series: Seth Rogen - The Studio
Female Actor in a Drama Series: Catherine O'Hara - The Studio
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'First of all, I wasn't even supposed to be presenting this award. Right now, I am Bowen Yang. Because he is casually stuck in Antarctica,' Hahn admitted before a selfie of Yang in front of a glacier was projected behind her
Hahn did share any details about why Yang was in Antarctica, but The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that he had travel issues when it was time to leave the continent
Hahn lost out on Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series to her late costar on The Studio, Catherine Hahn, but she and the rest of The Studio's cast later won the award for Ensemble in a Comedy Series
'I mean, not really,' Hahn replied.
'But anyway, you know what, we are here for it,' she continued before presenting the honor, which went to Keri Russell for her lead role on The Diplomat.
Hahn was competing for two awards at Sunday night's ceremony.
Michael B. Jordan pulled off the upset of Award Season as he beat out Timothee Chalamet for the top acting prize at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards , on Sunday night
Chalamet, 30, was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53
That was not the only massive surprise for the talented star as his film, Sinners, also shocked as it earned top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
When his name was announced, it was his mother Donna Jordan who had a shocked look on her face as she joyfully grabbed his shoulders
The Ryan Coogler written and directed horror flick later earned the top ensemble acting prize over Frankenstein ( Netflix ), Hamnet (Focus Features), Marty Supreme (A24), and One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
The 39-year-old star was left in tears as he earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.
He beat out Chalamet who starred in Marty Supreme in a field which also included: Leonardo - One Battle After Another, - Blue Moon, and - Bugonia.
Chalamet, 30, - who previously won at the and Awards - was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star , 53.
Delroy Lindo spoke out on behalf of the cast as they earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
This came just one week after he and Jordan were presenting at the BAFTAs last weekend when a guest with Tourette's bellowed the word 'n*****' at them
Sinners is centered around two brothers who return to their hometown to start again only to discover that an even greater evil - in the form of vampires - is waiting to welcome them back
Lindo later hit out at BAFTA for failing to address the incident with him following the ceremony, saying he wished 'someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.'
was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of and to earn the other top acting prize.
The 36-year-old Irish actress was emotional as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in Hamnet.
The star-studded field included the aforementioned Hudson for Song Sung Blue and Stone for Bugonia along with - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another.
Jessie Buckley was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of Kate Hudson and Emma Stone to earn the other top acting prize
The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England. Agnes is a healer who must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss
Amy Madigan was a big winner as she was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons
The synopsis of the film reads: 'When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance'
The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England, based on the novel of the same name.
Amy Madigan was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons.
Catherine O'Hara earned a posthumous honor at the Actor Awards 2026, formally known as the SAG Awards , on Sunday night just one month after her tragic death
The talented Canadian-American actress (pictured in Ontario back in September 2025) passed away on January 30 at 71 from a blood clot in her lungs known as a pulmonary embolism
Seth Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for the same series
The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
In The Studio, O'Hara portrayed Patty Leigh who was the former studio head and mentor of Rogen's character
In The Studio, O'Hara portrayed Patty Leigh who was the former studio head and mentor of Seth Rogen's character.
The Apple TV+ series was a massive winner as they swept the comedy categories with a win for Rogen and another for the entire cast.
Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.
The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu).
On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor.
The 54-year-old actor earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for the HBO show.
The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO).
The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.
On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor
The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO)
The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling
Keri Russell was the first winner at the 32nd Actor Awards 2026, formerly known as the SAG Awards, on Sunday night
In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine 'Kate' Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future
Meanwhile, Keri Russell was the first winner at the gala event as she earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for their work in Netflix's The Diplomat.
She beat out an impressive field including favorite Rhea Seehorn who has earned several awards for her work in Pluribus.
Also nominated in the category were: Britt Lower - Severance, Parker Posey - The White Lotus , and Aimee Lou Wood - The White Lotus.
In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine 'Kate' Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future.
Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Adolescence is centered around a 13-year-old named Jamie Miller (Cooper) who is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened
Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.
The 45-year-old American actress was recognized for her work in FX series Dying For Sex.
Meanwhile, Owen Cooper earned a massive win at just 16-years-old for his role in Adolescence.
The young actor was not in attendance to accept the prize which was awarded in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.
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