Timothée Chalamet’s expression was considered one of real shock when he heard his title known as out on the thirty first annual Display Actors Guild Awards. Nevertheless, the gifted thespian has his sights set on far more than merely his SAG honor for Excellent Male Actor in a Main Function. No, Chalamet doesn’t have any intention of resting on his laurels, and the star of A Full Unknown made it crystal clear throughout his acceptance speech that he needs to be considered one of Hollywood’s “greats.” Chalamet stated:
“I can’t downplay the importance of this award [known as The Actor] as a result of it means essentially the most to me, and I do know we’re in a subjective enterprise, however the reality is I’m actually within the pursuit of greatness. I do know folks often don’t discuss like that, however I wish to be one of many greats. I’m impressed by the greats. I’m impressed by the greats right here tonight.
I’m as impressed by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis, as I’m by Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps, and I wish to be up there. So, I’m deeply grateful to that [picking up his SAG Award]. This doesn’t signify that, nevertheless it’s a little bit extra gasoline, [and] it’s a little bit extra ammo to maintain going. Thanks a lot.”
Chalamet has been nominated for a complete of seven SAG Awards. He was first nominated for “The Actor” as part of the ensemble solid from the tv drama Homeland. Chalamet would later obtain his first solo nomination (Excellent Efficiency by a Male Actor in a Main Function) due to his breakthrough efficiency within the must-see Name Me by Your Title. He has additionally obtained nods for his work in Greta Gerwig’s Girl Fowl (ensemble), Stunning Boy (supporting actor), Do not Look Up (ensemble), and a second nomination for A Full Unknown (ensemble).
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Chalamet’s very first SAG victory got here towards a few of Tinseltown’s finest and brightest performers, together with Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave). A Full Unknown was nominated for a complete of 4 SAG Awards, however Chalamet was the one one from the Bob Dylan biopic to stroll away with considered one of “The Actor” statuettes.
Timothée Chalamet Honors His Mother at SAG Awards
The SAG Awards ceremonies over time have featured some extremely humorous and touching moments. As an example, Tony Shalhoub got here packing hand sanitizer on the 2024 occasion to emulate his well-known TV detective, whom he portrayed once more in Mr. Monk’s Final Case: A Monk Film. Nevertheless, this 12 months it was Jason Segel and Kristen Bell cracking up these in attendance as they carried out a quick Forgetting Sarah Marshall reunion — hilarious however not essentially the most shifting second of the night time.
Relatively, Timothée Chalamet may need stolen that highlight, too. The Name Me by Your Title and A Full Unknown star introduced his mother together with him to the ceremony as his date, and he or she beamed brightly when her boy took the stage to obtain his SAG Award for portraying Bob Dylan. Chalamet honored his mom throughout his acceptance speech in addition to his costars from the biopic, who have been all readily available with him to have fun. The actor stated:
“I’ll begin by thanking my mom, whom I’m right here with tonight. She has been working at Actors’ Fairness for 40 years within the stage union, and I’ll shortly run by way of this. I do know the classiest factor can be to downplay the hassle that went into this position, and the way a lot this implies to me, however the reality is that this was 5 and a half years of my life.
I poured every part I had into taking part in this incomparable artist, Mr. Bob Dylan — a real American hero — and it was the dignity of a lifetime taking part in him. It’s an honor I share with Monica [Barbaro], Elle [Fanning], Edward [Norton], all the solid, who in a style doing a biopic that might be maybe drained… everybody gave it their all. So, I’m deeply grateful to them.”
It’s price noting that Barbaro (Excellent Efficiency by a Feminine Actor in a Supporting Function) and Norton (Excellent Efficiency by a Male Actor in a Supporting Function) have been additionally nominated for his or her indelible work in A Full Unknown. Sadly, neither walked away with a SAG Award. The biopic additionally obtained a SAG nomination for Excellent Efficiency by a Solid in a Movement Image, however Conclave took residence that honor.
Followers can witness Chalamet’s SAG-winning efficiency once more, or for the primary time, when the pitch-perfect A Full Unknown drops Tuesday, Feb. 25, on digital through the same old VOD platforms. The actor’s pursuit of greatness might take a fair greater leap on Sunday, Mar. 2, on the 97th Academy Awards as a result of Chalamet is nominated for the Finest Actor in a Main Function Oscar due to his must-see efficiency as Bob Dylan.
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