The SAG Award Surprises
Betty White wins for best actress in a TV comedy: "Hot in Cleveland" isn't the kind of show that generally finds itself drowning in accolades. Even though we're talking about the much beloved, 89-year-old White here, it was still something of a surprise to see America's favorite grandma take the Actor instead of Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Sofia Vergara or Edie Falco.
Natalie Portman's bleep moment: Portman's win for her performance in "Black Swan"? No surprise. The fact that she used a bad word that starts with the letter "a"? A little surprising, even if she did break it out in a nice context. ("I'd like to thank my parents, who taught me never to be an [expletive]." A relatively minor incident, but one that stood out only because the night was so [bleep]ing predictable.
"The King's Speech" wins best ensemble: Not a jaw-dropping moment but significant since the SAGs are focused on acting and not other elements of a production. Because of that, some suspected that "The Fighter" cast would triumph. But with this win, a Directors Guild victory for "King's Speech" director Tom Hooper and a Producers Guild award for best picture, the awards season momentum has officially swung toward "King's Speech" and away from "The Social Network."
The SAG Award Snubs
"Glee": Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer and the ensemble were all ignored while awards instead went to White, Alec Baldwin and the cast of "Modern Family." Lynch's loss may have been the most shocking given her track (suit) record of consistent victories.
"Mad Men": The AMC period piece has won the prize for best TV drama ensemble for the past two years. The streak was broken Sunday night, courtesy of a big win for "Boardwalk Empire."
"The Social Network": Jesse Eisenberg and the cast were overlooked in their respective categories, which means that the Facebook movie walked away empty-handed.
Feel free to vent your outrage and shock over these snubs and surprises -- or any other SAG developments -- by posting a comment. Here's the complete list of winners.
MOTION PICTURES
Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture: "The King's Speech"
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role: Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role: Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role: Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role: Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"
TELEVISION
Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series: "Boardwalk Empire"
Outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series: "Modern Family"
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series: Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series: Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series: Betty White, "Hot in Cleveland"
Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or miniseries: Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack"
Outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries: Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin"
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