SAG Nominations: A Bitter Dose of Reality

Well, folks, it’s that time of the year again! The Screen Actors Guild nominations for the best performances of 2025 are out in the wild, sending shockwaves through the award season landscape. But while some actors are popping champagne bottles, others are left scratching their heads (and maybe shedding a tear) over the glaring omissions.

Where Are The Foreign Films?

In a turn of events that has us all raising our eyebrows, it seems not a single foreign language film is gracing the Best Performance categories. It’s like showing up to a party and realizing you’re the only one who read the invitation correctly! While the highlights include renowned names like Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio, there’s no room at the inn for our international friends.

The Leading Contenders

So who are the dazzling stars that made the cut? For Best Actor, get ready for a showdown between Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, the swoon-worthy Michael B. Jordan, and the iconic Ethan Hawke. Meanwhile, Best Actress is heating up with Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, and Emma Stone ready to battle it out.

The Best Picture Snubs

Oh, and let’s talk about the Best Picture race, or rather, the lack thereof for some contenders! Despite being on everyone’s radar, Joachim Trier’s stunning film Sentimental Value was completely left off the SAG nominations list. This masterpiece has been racking up accolades everywhere else, making its SAG snub feel like a slap to the face.

Where’s the Diversity?

It’s pretty surprising that this year’s SAG nominations are all about Hollywood’s finest while ignoring talented actors like Wagner Moura from Brazil, who has also received nods from the Critics Choice Awards. It’s like having a potluck and someone shows up with gourmet pizza while the rest bring store-bought chips!

Surprise Nominees and Snubs

In the midst of all this, some surprises did sneak in. Kate Hudson found herself a nomination for her musical escapade in Song Sung Blue, and Jesse Plemons is up for his spine-tingling role in Bugonia. Plus, the breakout roles of Odessa A’zion and Wunmi Mosaku have folks buzzing. Go figure!

A Call for Change

While the Academy’s tastes seem to be expanding — hello, Parasite winning Best Picture! — the SAG continues to play it safe with its focus on American productions. It appears that the Academy is in the process of inviting more diverse talent into their circle, but the SAG looks like it’s still stuck in its old habits!

Final Thoughts

So, while it’s a sad day for international films and their actors at the SAG nominations, let’s not forget that the Oscars are lurking just around the corner. Just because they got overlooked doesn’t mean their chances for an Oscar nomination are out the window. But man, does this shake things up a bit!

What’s Next?

The 32nd SAG Awards are set for March 1, and the 98th Academy Awards will hit the screens on March 15. Buckle up, everyone, because this is going to be one wild ride!