The SAG Awards kicked off on a real high note tonight, so let’s keep the ball rolling and break down the winners of the Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a movie category right here, right now.
We’re back at Clevver’s 2016 award show coverage, and tonight, whether you were a supporting or lead actor, it really made no difference because, let’s face it: Alicia Vikander and Idris Elba stole the show.
A major congratulations are in order for Alicia Vikander who took home her very first SAG Award for best supporting actress in a movie for her role as Gerda Wegener, the supportive wife of her transgender spouse Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl.
A teary-eyed Alicia graced the stage, and began her acceptance speech by taking a moment to recall being captivated by watching her mother, who was also an actress, rehearse for her own roles and make her characters come to life. But of course she also thanked her own support system, including her fellow actors and peers, including the cast and crew, including Eddie Redmayne, saying that without them, all of this would not be possible. Take a look:
And finally, Alicia ended by saying that she was not only privileged to be a part of the film process, but the entire transgender movement and cultural change.
Moving along to best supporting actor in a movie we had Idris Elba, who snagged the SAG award for his role as a war commandant in the Netflix drama Beasts of No Nation.
Idris made it clear during his speech how much this role meant to him as he said QUOTE, “I want to tell you man, we made a film about real people and real lives. To be awarded for it is very special, because a lot of people were damaged through that. So thank you for giving this film some respect and love.”
Most importantly, I want to know what you guys thought about Alicia and Idris taking home their very first SAG awards, so get the conversation started in the comment section below, and after that, don’t forget to click right over here to check out all the best and worst dressed from the show.
