Emma Stone continued her successful award season run for La La Land, but there were a few surprises when it came to the other top awards of the night.
Denzel Washington took home the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role gong in what many consider as an upset at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
That was not the only surprising moment of the night as Hidden Figures took home top honours with the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture gong by beating out favourite Moonlight at the event in Los Angeles.
Dynamic duo: Emma Stone and Denzel Washington took home the Outstanding Performance by a Female and Male Actor in a Leading Role gongs, respectively, at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night
What a moment! Taraji P. Henson accepted top honours on behalf of her film Hidden Figures as it won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the end of the night
Celebs had gathered at The Shrine Auditorium to toast another year in film and television at one of the few awards ceremonies where actors are judged by their peers.
It was there where Emma, 28, was given one of the biggest awards of the night as she accepted the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role trophy.
The starlet seemed nervous as she stumbled a bit during her speech and at one point said she was 'going to faint' once she noticed the countdown clock.
A star is born! Emma Stone accepted the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role gong for her role in La La Land as she stumbled a bit during her speech
Shocked: Emma looked genuinely surprised as her name was called
Working relationship: Her co-star Ryan Gosling looked genuinely happy for her
Taken aback: She definitely looked nervous while walking to the stage
Old friends: She was greeted with a hug by Jonah Hill
What to say: The talented actress said she was 'going to faint' once she noticed the countdown clock
Running out of words? She put her hand on her head during the speech
Embarrassed? She kept her hands there when she walked offstage after addressing the audience
Having fun: Her old Superbad co-star couldn't help but laugh
Helping hand: Jonah put his arm around the starlet as they shared a laugh while walking off-stage together
Despite the rough times during the speech she commended her fellow actresses saying: 'You are the greatest and your talent and intelligence are mind-blowing.'
After the speech, she hung her head down as she was joined by presenter Jonah Hill while they shared a laugh together while walking offstage. Both got their big breaks in 2011 comedy Superbad.
Denzel was bestowed his honour beating out favourite Casey Affleck for Manchester By The Sea in addition to Emma's hunky co-star Ryan Gosling.
Shocked: Denzel, 62, couldn't believe he won as he said he had told himself: 'That young boy is going to win this, you ain’t going to win.'
Eyes on the prize: Casey Affleck was the favourite to win from his role in Manchester By The Sea
The 62-year-old actor could barely believe he had taken the victory as he said: 'I didn’t have faith. God bless you all — all the other actors. I said, "That young boy is going to win this, you ain’t going to win." I didn’t even prepare. But I am prepared.'
Hidden Figures was also a majour surprise as the biographical drama beat out favourite Moonlight.
Taraji, 46, accepted the prize on behalf of her fellow actors as she made sure to thank the three real-life women who inspired the flick - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jacksonin addition to recently passed astronaut John Glenn.
Shocked: Taraji P Henson accepted the award on behalf of Hidden Figures as she was given the gong by Nicole Kidman
Tremendous trio: Taraji was joined by co-stars Janelle Monae (middle) and Octavia Spencer
'This story is of unity': Taraji gave a very impassioned speech
She finished off the impassioned speech with a powerful message: 'This story is of unity. This story is about what happens when we put our differences aside and we come together as a human race. We win. Love wins every time.
'Thanks so much for appreciating these women — they are hidden figures no more.'
It is good news for the film starring Taraji, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae as the best ensemble award category often offers a hint as to what film will snag best picture at the Oscars.
Perhaps the most heartwarming part of the night came when Stranger Things was named as the winner of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Winning things: Perhaps the most heartwarming part of the night came when Stranger Things was named as the winner of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Awwdorable: The win was especially cute as the young stars including Caleb McLaughlin (left) and Gaten Matarazzo jumped up and down and embraced when they were announced as the winners
Sending a message: David Harbour accepted the prize as he i mplored his fellow actors to use their fame for goodalluding to the current political upheaval in the United States
As the show's name was announced the younger stars of the cast Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLauglinbegan jumping up and down and embracing one another.
David Harbour accepted the prize as he implored his fellow actors to use their fame for goodalluding to the current political upheaval in the United States
He ended it by saying: 'We are united in that we are all human beings and we are all together on this horrible, painful, joyous, exciting and mysterious ride that is being alive.'
Crowning achievement: Claire Foy was given the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series gong for her work in The Crown
Veteran: Her co-star John Lithgow won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Bonding time: Claire and John were seen enjoying a laugh together during the event
Just before that Claire Foy was crowned for her efforts in playing Queen Elizabeth II.
The 32-year-old star was given the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series gong for her work in The Crown.
She thanked friend and co-star Matt Smith as she said: 'Thank you for making this job a joy and making me laugh.'
Big win: Viola Davis took home the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her role in Fences
Her co-star John Lithgow won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
Earlier in the night Viola Davis added even more hardware to her already impressive award stand.
The 51-year-old veteran actress took home the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and made an impassioned speech while accepting the prize.
Shining star: Mahershala Ali won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Moonlight
She said thanked Fences writer August Wilson for putting the struggles of regular African-American people during the Civil Rights Movement.
Viola added: 'We deserve to be in the canon and at the center of any narrative out there.'
Shortly after it was Mahershala Ali who won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Moonlight.
Sarah Paulson has found much success during award season and she added yet another gong as she received Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.
It's a sweep: Sarah Paulson has found much success during award season and she added yet another gong as she received Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
As she portrayed Marcia Clarkwho she brought along with her at the eventin American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson, she made sure to thank the former prosecutor
He stays winning: Bryan Cranston won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for his role as former president Lyndon B Johnson in All The Way
As she portrayed Marcia Clarkwho she brought along with her at the eventin American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson, she made sure to thank the former prosecutor.
She said: 'I want to thank Marcia Clark for existing. For your strength, and your brilliance. You made me look very good.'
The 42-year-old actress couldn't help but make a political stand herself as she asked viewers to donate to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in light of recent events in the United States.
Making a stand: Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the first gong of the night - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Seriesfor her performance in VEEP
Bryan Cranston won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for his role as former president Lyndon B Johnson in All The Way.
The 60-year-old said he is often asked how the 36th president would react to the current President Trump and stated that he would try to be supportive but would also use a signature phrase: 'Just don't piss in the soup that all of us have to eat.'
Earlier in the night Julia Louis-Dreyfus got political during her acceptance speech as she took home the first gong of the night.
As she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her performance in Veep the talented star made a political statement of her own during her acceptance speech.
Legend: William H. Macy won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Shameless
She poked fun at Donald Trump before taking a serious turn and opening about her father who fled France which was occupied by the Nazis during World War II.
William H. Macy won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Shameless.
One of the highlights of the show was when Lily Tomlin was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award as she was honoured by good friend Dolly Parton.
The annual show is often seen as the best predictor for the Oscars, with most categories falling right in step with the Academy Awards.
What an honour: Lily Tomlin was one of the highlights of the show as she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award
BFFs: She was presented with the prize by good pal Dolly Parton
While the SAG awards only honour categories in acting, the best ensemble award category often offers a hint as to what film will snag best picture at the Oscars.
Oscar favourite La La Landwhich landed a record-breaking 14 nominations earlier this weekwas noticeably conspicuous in the ensemble category of the SAG Awards.
La La Land has been marching toward best-picture winner at the Oscars, picking up a nomination in the coveted category, after breaking records at the Golden Globes. Granted, La La Land, largely focused on its leads, doesn't scream ensemble.
Par for the course: The entire cast of Orange Is The New Black accepted Ensemble in a Comedy Series for the third consecutive year
But if it goes on to win best picture, it will be only the second to do so without a SAG ensemble nod in the category's history.
Only Mel Gibson's Braveheart managed it 20 years ago.
However, this is simply being nominated in the category. The statistics for those ensembles that win at the SAG awards is a bit different.
Going green: Nicole Kidman wore an interesting look while giving out the top prize of the night
Dapper: Jonah Hill looked to be in fantastic shape as he presented
Not so mellow yellow: Salma Hayek sported an intricate cannery-coloured number
At least her hit the podium once: Casey Affleck was a presented alongside Lucas Hedges
It's a match: Steven Yeun and Alia Shawkat were also featured presenters as the actress used the Arabic greeting 'assalamu alaikum', which translates to 'greetings' or 'peace be with you'
It's a match: Common joined Sophia Bush as they presented together
Getting silly: Viggo Mortensen and Kathryn Hahn had a bit of fun together
Good-looking pair! Michelle Dockery and James Marsden also presented together
The Screen Actors Guild has handed out the ensemble award 21 times (SAG only began giving out ensemble awards in 1996), but of the films that were awarded the honour only 11 went on to land best picture at the Oscars (52%).
Still, actors, the largest group in the Academy of Motion Pictures, hold considerable sway. (SAG, though, is much larger, with about 160,000 members, compared to about 1,200 actors in the academy.)
Nominees are selected by separate movie and TV nominating panels, each comprised of more than 2,000 randomly selected SAG members.
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2017 SAG AWARD WINNERS
MOVIES
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, FencesWINNER
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 LandWINNER
Meryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Mahershala Ali, MoonlightWINNER
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, FencesWINNER
Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester By The Sea
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Captain Fantastic
Fences
Hidden FiguresWINNER
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Captain America: Civil War
Dr. Strange
Hacksaw RidgeWINNER
Jason Bourne
Nocturnal Animals
TELEVISION
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
John Lithgow, The CrownWINNER
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 CrownWINNER
Thandie Newton, Westworld
Winona Ryder, Stranger Things
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Crown
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Stranger ThingsWINNER
Westworld
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Tituss Burgess, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
William H. Macy, ShamelessWINNER
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, Orange Is The New Black
Jane Fonda, Grace & Frankie
Ellie Kemper, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, VeepWINNER
Lily Tomlin, Grace & Frankie
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Black-ish
Modern Family
Orange Is The New BlackWINNER
Veep
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Riz Ahmed, The Night Of
Sterling K. Brown, American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson
Bryan Cranston, All The WayWINNER
John Turturro, The Night Of
Courtney B. Vance, American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson
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, American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson - WINNER
Kerry WashingtonConfirmation
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Game of ThronesWINNER
Daredevil
Luke Cage
The Walking Dead
Westworld
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