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    By Vicky Roach National Film WriterNews Corp Australia Network From News.com.au

    HOLLYWOOD’S most popular actors haven’t held back in their opposition to US President Donald Trump and his newly imposed immigration ban at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

    Emma Stone, Bryan Cranston, Ashton Kutcher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus attacked President Donald Trump at the SAG Awards — but one speech stole the show.

    The crowd erupted when Stranger Things won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series — perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, especially since it took out none of the individual prizes.

    Actor David Harbour’s acceptance speech was similarly unexpected, but equally well-received.

    “This is unreal. I’d just like to say that with all that’s going on tonight, it’s hard to celebrate the already celebrated Stranger Things.

    “We are united in that we are all human beings and we’re all here together on this painful and mysterious ride that is being alive.

    “We will repel bullies, we will shelter freaks and outcasts, we will hunt monsters, and when we are lost, we will punch some people in the face, and we will do it all with soul, with heart and with joy. We thank you for this responsibility.”

    Harbour’s speech was stirring, but it was his Stranger Things co-star Winona Ryder, standing alongside him, who most eyes were glued to. Ryder seemed to exhibit just about every human emotion during his speech, grimacing and gurning oddly. It was hard to look anywhere else:

    Indeed, viewers were transfixed by the bizarre display, which seemed as though Ryder was competing in a one-woman contest to give the internet as many reaction gifs as possible:

    Host Ashton Kutcher opened the ceremony by welcoming everyone watching at home and then saying angrily, ” … and everyone in airports that belong in my America”.

    Kutcher’s reference to immigration restrictions imposed by Trump that have excluded immigrants from seven nations and tied up others seeking entry into the country drew thunderous applause.

    Loud cheers greeted statements denouncing the new immigration restrictions by Louis-Dreyfus, and a celebration of diversity by Taylor Schilling, who spoke after her series Orange is the New Black won best comedy series.

    Scandal actress Kerry Washington addressed that criticism during the ceremony’s introduction. She told the audience, “Actors are activists no matter what”.

    During the ceremony, the whole room erupted and yelled out “power to the people”.

    The two biggest shock wins of the night were Hidden Figures, which got the Best Picture award, and Denzel Washington’s gong for his role in Fences.

    HIDDEN FIGURES WINS BEST PICTURE

    Hidden Figures’ win in for outstanding cast in a motion picture was the second big surprise of the evening.

    Despite a record 14 Oscar nominations, La La Land wasn’t even nominated for this prestigious award. In its absence, Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea were widely regarded as the front runners.

    DENZEL WINS HIS FIRST SAG

    Denzel Washington took home the award for Best Male Actor in a Leading Role for his part in Fences. He beat favourites Casey Affleck and Ryan Gosling in what was surely the biggest upset of the night.

    ​Even the two-time Oscar winner himself was caught by surprise, admitting to being unprepared when he took to the podium to accept the award.

    ​EMMA STONE GETS HER LA LA GONG

    La La Land’s status as Oscars darling was confirmed by Emma Stone’s win for best actress but her muddled but heartfelt and breathless acceptance speech took some of the gloss off the prestigious vote of acknowledgment from her peers.

    As she was being wrapped up she said: “I was just going to say I feel insecure a lot of the time. Genuinely. And feeling like I could deserve anything like this requires mental gymnastics for me. I was thinking about the films and the art and the shows that I’ve seen this year. To get to be even a tiny part of a group of people that cares about reflecting society and giving people joy and hope … we’re in a really tricky time in the world in our country and things are very inexcusable and scary and need action.”

    NETFLIX’S SURPRISING WIN

    Move over The Crown, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones and Westworld. There’s a new TV show that’s a force to be reckoned with.

    The crowd erupted when Stranger Things won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series was perhaps the biggest surprise of the night.

    Actor David Harbour’s acceptance speech was similarly unexpected, but equally well-received.

    “This is unreal. I’d just like to say that with all that’s going on tonight, it’s hard to celebrate the already celebrated Stranger Things.

    “We are united in that we are all human beings and we’re all here together on this painful and mysterious ride that is being alive.”

    “We will repel bullies, we will shelter freaks and outcasts, we will hunt monsters, and when we are lost, we will punch some people in the face, and we will do it all with soul, with heart and with joy. We thank you for this responsibility.”

    THE CROWN WINS AGAIN

    Claire Foy took home the award for Best Female Actor in a Drama Series for The Crown, after John Lithgow won his Best Actor role.

    LITHGOW WINS FOR WINSTON CHURCHILL ROLE

    Playing iconic politicians ​clearly played off.

    John Lithgow won best actor in a drama series for his memorable performance inThe Crown.

    “I would never have guessed myself as Winston Churchill,” said the veteran actor.

    MODERN FAMILY STARS PLAY UP AT SAGS

    Eric Stonestreet just posted this picture of him with Sofia Vergara and her husband Joe Manganiello on Instagram. also posted an image to her Instagram account, where she indicated her feelings towards President Trump’s immigraiton

    LILY TOMLIN GETS STANDING OVATION WITH HER WIT

    Veteran actor and longtime activist Lily Tomlin weighed in when she received her Longtime Achievement Award from 9 to 5 co-star Dolly Parton (Jane Fonda failed to make an expected appearance due to illness.)

    “What a week this has been though,” said Tomlin in what was the funniest speech of the evening.

    “You are kind of anti-climatic. Did you hear? The doomsday clock has been moved to two and a half minutes to midnight and this award came just in time.”

    The award recognises not only Tomlin’s lengthy career, but also her activism and humanitarian work.

    The actress stars in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, for which she was nominated for a SAG Award. The award went to Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

    BRYAN CRANSTON’S MESSAGE TO TRUMP

    Bryan Cranston finally got to lay the ghost of Breaking Bad’s Walter White to rest when he won best actor in a miniseries or TV movie his transformative performance as President Lyndon B. Johnson in All The Way.

    In accepting his award, he said he had been asked: “How would Lyndon Johnson think about Donald Trump?”

    He then said: “Honestly I feel 36 (Johnson) would put his arm around 45 (Trump) and earnestly wish him success. He would also whisper in his ear, something he said often as a form of encouragement … just don’t piss in the soup all of us gotta eat.”

    SARAH PAULSON WINS FOR O.J. ROLE

    Paulson took the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.

    She played the role of Marcia Clark in the TV series The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

    She also encouraged viewers to donate to the American Civil Liberites Union (ACLU), which is helping those affected by President Trump’s immigration ban.

    MOONLIGHT GETS FIRST GONG

    Mahershala Ali got the award for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Moonlight.

    Most industry observers believe the main prizes will be split between La La Land, Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea.

    So there were no upsets when Ali took home the award for best supporting actor.

    VIOLA DAVIS WINS FOR FENCES

    As expected she took out the award Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Fences. She received a standing ovation.

    Davis is firming up as the Oscar favourite for best supporting actress after adding a SAG Award to her Golden Globe win.

    Kidman is now a long shot for the golden statuette.

    OITNB WINS FOR BEST ENSEMBLE IN COMEDY

    The cast of Orange is the New Black accepted their gong on stage. We couldn’t see Aussie star Ruby Rose, who is in the popular Netflix show.

    MACY GETS HIS GONG

    William H Macy won best actor in a comedy series:

    “I’d like to go against the stream this evening and thank President Trump … For making Frank Gallagher seem completely normal.”

    JULIA-LOUIS DREYFUS’ MOVING SPEECH

    ​After winning the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy series, Julia Louis-Drefuss (Veep) said she was the daughter of an immigrant and described the migrant ban as “unAmerican.”

    Her speech is below.

    “I want you all to know that I am the daughter of an immigrant. My father fled religious persecution in Nazi-occupied France, and I’m an American patriot, and I love this country, and because I love this country I am horrified by its blemishes,” she said in her acceptance speech. “This immigrant ban is a blemish and it is un-American.

    “So I say to you this: Our sister guild, the WGA, made a statement today that I would like to read because I am in complete agreeance with it.

    “Our guilds are unions of storytellers who always welcomed those from the nations of varying beliefs who wish to share their creativity with America. We are grateful for them. We stand with them. And we will fight for them.

    “Thank you very much.”

    ASHTON KUTCHER OPENS AWARDS

    As expected, this year’s SAG Awards were unusually political, as Hollywood absorbed news of President Donald Trump’s Muslin travel ban.

    Host Ashton Kutcher began by declaring himself a “citizen of the world”.

    “Good evening everyone at home, and everyone in airports that belong in my America. You are a part of who we are, and we love you, and we welcome you.”

    KIDMAN’S FROCK SHOCK STUNS FANS

    Nicole Kidman chose to wear a Gucci green gown with a plunging neck line, which had what looked like parrots on either side of it on her broad shoulders. While it was haute couture to some, it did not go down well with onlookers.

    Many jumped on social media to criticise her for it, saying it was a “crazy” choice” and “unconventional but it works”. Others claimed it was a “polly want a cracker” dress and just couldn’t get over its strange design.


    NOMINEES AND WINNERS:

    Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

    Captain Fantastic

    Fences

    Hidden Figures — WINNER

    Manchester by the Sea

    Moonlight

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

    Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea

    Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge

    Ryan Gosling, La La Land

    Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic

    Denzel Washington, Fences — WINNER

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

    Amy Adams, Arrival

    Emily Blunt, The Girl on the Train

    Natalie Portman, Jackie

    Emma Stone, La La Land — WINNER

    Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

    Mahershala Ali, Moonlight — WINNER

    Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water

    Hugh Grant, Florence Foster Jenkins

    Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea

    Dev Patel, Lion

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

    Viola Davis, Fences — WINNER

    Naomie Harris, Moonlight

    Nicole Kidman, Lion

    Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures

    Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea

    Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

    Captain America: Civil War

    Doctor Strange

    Hacksaw Ridge — WINNER

    Jason Bourne

    Nocturnal Animals

     Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

    The Crown

    Downton Abbey

    Game of Thrones

    Stranger Things — WINNER

    Westworld

    Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

    The Big Bang Theory

    Black-ish

    Modern Family

    Orange Is the New Black — WINNER

    Veep

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

    Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us

    Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

    John Lithgow, The Crown — WINNER

    Rami Malek, Mr. Robot

    Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

    Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things

    Claire Foy, The Crown — WINNER

    Thandie Newton, Westworld

    Winona Ryder, Stranger Things

    Robin Wright, House of Cards

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

    Anthony Anderson, Black-ish

    Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    Ty Burrell, Modern Family

    William H. Macy, Shameless — WINNER

    Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

    Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

    Jane Fonda, Grace and Frankie

    Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep — WINNER

    Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

    Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

    Riz Ahmed, The Night Of

    Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

    Bryan Cranston, All the Way — WINNER

    John Turturro, The Night Of

    Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

    Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

    Bryce Dallas Howard, Black Mirror

    Felicity Huffman, American Crime

    Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

    Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story — WINNER

    Kerry Washington, Confirmation

    Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series

    Game of Thrones — WINNER

    Marvel’s Daredevil

    Marvel’s Luke Cage

    The Walking Dead

    Westworld

    53rd Annual SAG Life Achievement Award

    Lily Tomlin

    For more on this story and images/video galore go to: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/all-the-action-from-the-sag-awards-where-nicole-kidman-mel-gibson-will-find-out-their-oscar-chances/news-story/3e80363cd91b6f3c9099174f69fc6dcb

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