A few highlights from the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards tonight. Pictures courtesy of EOnline:
The show started off with a bang! A mobster bang, that is. James Gandolfini and Edie Falco won for Actor/Actress in a Drama Series. Both commented that it’s been a great ten years working on “The Sopranos,” with Falco saying she’s “the luckiest woman in the world.”
The cast of “The Sopranos” also won for Ensemble in a Drama Series. Gandolfini handed the microphone off to Tony Sirico (”Paulie Walnuts”), who gave a heartfelt thank-you. Nice to see the whole cast together!
Javiar Bardem won for Male Actor in a Supporting Role for “No Country for Old Men.” Wow, take a look at his IMDB page sometime. His awards page is a mile long.
More show highlights after the jump!
“30 Rock” scored two awards: Tina Fey for Female Actor in a Comedy Series and Alec Baldwin for Male Actor in a Comedy Series.
“The Office” won for Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Jenna Fischer accepted the award as the cast crowded onstage. She dedicated it to the unsung heroes in the biz — the behind-the-scenes crew that pulls everything together.
SAG President Alan Rosenberg spoke about the 75th anniversary of the Screen Actors Guild. Did you know he’s married to actress Marg Helgenberger?
Denis Leary honored Charles Durning, 84, who plays his father on “Rescue Me.” “Believe me, there’s nothing more humiliating than an 80-year-old man who knows his lines and your lines, when you don’t,” said Leary.
Burt Reynolds stumbled on stage and added to the Charles Durning kudos. “He is America’s finest actor, as far as I’m concerned,” said Reynolds. “And the most decorated soldier in World War II.”
Durning slowly made his way to the stage amidst thunderous applause. “That’s it?” he joked, as the applause subsided. Durning said he’s grateful for such a long and industrious career. He thanked his three children and wife Mary Ann, noting, “I’m living my dream.” Aw, sweet!
Mickey Rooney, 87, appeared on stage, and the audience stood and applauded wildly (of course!). “You’re beautiful,” he told the crowd. “Thank you for all you’ve given me for so many years. It means the world to me.” He said he’s carried his SAG card — “and proud of it!” — for 74 years, and also paid tribute to his wife, Jan.
Rooney presented the award for Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Movie or Series: Queen Latifah (who wasn’t present).
Josh Brolin took the stage, grabbing a kiss wife Diane Lane threw at him. :) He presented a memorium for those who passed away. So many greats, ending with Heath Ledger.
Viggo Mortensen presented for Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Ruby Dee for “American Gangster” (her first nomination and win). She rambled a bit, but the crowd listened respectfully.
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey presented for Male Actor in a Leading Role. Those two are so sweet together. I’m really looking forward to their movie, “Fool’s Gold.” The winner: Daniel Day-Lewis for “There Will Be Blood.” He’s one classy guy, dedicating his award to Heath Ledger.
Forrest Whitaker presented for Female Actor in a Leading Role. The winner: Julie Christie for “Away From Her.” She commented that it was wonderful to receive an award from her own union, “especially at a time when we’re reminded how important unions are” (referring to the writer’s strike). She dedicated the award to Sarah Polley, writer and director of the film. “And if I’ve forgotten anybody, well it’s just that I’m still in character,” said Christie.
Tom Cruise presented the award for Ensemble Cast in a Feature Film: “No Country for Old Men.” Josh Brolin accepted, calling it a “risky movie.” When Woody Harrelson leaned forward and reminded him not to forget the Coen Brothers, Brolin said, “I’m taking my time, man, this is my frickin’ moment. So back off, Woody!” All in good fun…I think…
Cruise then gave a quick sign-off and it was over!
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