The SAG Awards, an awards ceremony hosted annually by the United States Screen Actors Guild, is widely considered one of the leading indicators of the Oscars, especially in the acting categories. The reason for this connection is simple: both awards share many voters, which reflects the similarity between their results. However, the absence of a SAG nomination does not always mean the same for the Oscars, as well-known cases from recent cinema history demonstrate.
Fernanda Torres, protagonist of the film “I’m still here”, by Walter Salles, She wasn’t nominated for SAG, which raised questions about her Oscar chances. However, past SAG absences have not prevented Oscar nominations for non-English speaking actors, which keeps hopes alive for those in similar situations.
Exceptional cases: when is the SAG not decisive?
Examples of artists making it to the Oscars without going through SAG are not uncommon. In 1999, Fernanda Montenegromother of Fernanda Torres, received an Oscar nomination for her performance in “Central do Brasil” without having been nominated first at SAG. More recently, Sandra Hullera German actress, was nominated for a best actress Oscar for her role in “Anatomy of a Fall” last year, even without a previous SAG nomination. Another example is Penelope Cruz, who shined with “Parallel Mothers” in 2021 and also got her Oscar nomination without SAG support.
The Golden Globes and their impact on the awards
Fernanda Torres’ Golden Globe win could impact her Oscar journey significantly. The timing of the votes also plays a crucial role. While the SAG Awards votes were tallied before Torres’ Golden Globe win, Oscar voting was still ongoing after her win. This presents a unique opportunity for the actress, as Oscar voters may be swayed by this recent win.
What is the Oscar voting process like?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responsible for organizing the Oscars, uses a voting process that allows votes to be recorded up to a few days before the nominees are announced. This method offers flexibility and allows recent outcomes, such as the Golden Globe awards, to influence voters’ decisions. As a result, successes achieved after voting closes for other awards can push nominees toward Oscar recognition.
✨ The nominees for the SAG Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture are:
• Jamie Lee Curtis (The Last Showgirl)
• Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)
• Ariana Grande (Bad)
• Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Perez)
• Monica Barbaro (A complete stranger) pic.twitter.com/E6rzl9jtxV
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