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How to watch the SAG Actor Awards 2026: Where to stream, full nominee list, who's presenting and more

It's time for the Actor Awards! Before the 2026 Oscars celebrate the best films of the year — and the people who made them — the SAG Actor Awards celebrate the best acting performances of 2025 across film and TV.One Battle After Anotherleads the pack of film nominees with seven nods.The Studioleads for TV with five. Kristen Bell is hosting for the third time. The whole thing, including a red carpet pre-show, will stream live on Netflix. Here's what you need to know to watch the Actor Awards this year.

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When are the 2026 Actor Awards?

The 2026 Actor Awards are this Sunday, March 1.

Actor Awards 2026 start time:

The Actor Awards will kick off at 8 p.m. PT/5 p.m. PT this Sunday. Prior to the show, the red carpet will roll out around 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The official Netflix Actor Awards pre-show will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

What channel are the Actor Awards on?

The Actor Awards will stream live on Netflix. Don't have Netflix? Here's a fewways to get Netflix for free.

How to watch the Actor Awards live:

Who is hosting the 2026 Actor Awards?

Kristen Bell will host the awards for the third time.The Nobody Wants Thisstar plans to put a positive spin on her hosting role.

"I don't roast. It's not in me," Bell told Deadline in aninterviewabout her game plan. "If I'm going to roast anyone, it's going to be me. That's what's funniest to me. So it will be light and goofy and hopefully still make you laugh. But I want everyone to feel welcome."

2026 Actor Awards presenters:

The full list of presenters at this year's Actor Awards has yet to be announced. However, we do know that Bridgerton's Season 4 diamond, Yerin Ha, will serve asthis year's Ambassador, providing fans with "exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the awards ceremony."

Harrison Ford will receive this year's Life Achievement Award.

Who votes for the SAG Actor Awards?

The Actor Awards (previously known as the SAG Awards), are voted on by SAG-AFTRA's members. The Actor Awards currently has the largest voting body on the awards circuit.

Actor Awards 2026 nominations:

Film Nominations

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

  • Frankenstein

  • Hamnet

  • Marty Supreme

  • One Battle After Another

  • Sinners

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

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  • Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

  • Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

  • Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue

  • Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another

  • Emma Stone, Bugonia

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

  • TimothĂ©e Chalamet, Marty Supreme

  • Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another

  • Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon

  • Michael B. Jordan, Sinners

  • Jesse Plemons, Bugonia

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Odessa A'zion, Marty Supreme

  • Ariana Grande, Wicked: For Good

  • Amy Madigan, Weapons

  • Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners

  • Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Miles Caton, Sinners

  • Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another

  • Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein

  • Paul Mescal, Hamnet

  • Sean Penn, One Battle After Another

Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

  • F1

  • Frankenstein

  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

  • One Battle After Another

  • Sinners

Series Nominations

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

  • The Diplomat

  • Landman

  • The Pitt

  • Severance

  • The White Lotus

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

  • Britt Lower, Severance

  • Parker Posey, The White Lotus

  • Keri Russell, The Diplomat

  • Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

  • Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

  • Sterling K. Brown, Paradise

  • Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

  • Walton Goggins, The White Lotus

  • Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

  • Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary

  • The Bear

  • Hacks

  • Only Murders in the Building

  • The Studio

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Kathryn Hahn, The Studio

  • Catherine O'Hara, The Studio

  • Jenna Ortega, Wednesday

  • Jean Smart, Hacks

  • Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Ike Barinholtz, The Studio

  • Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This

  • Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside

  • Seth Rogen, The Studio

  • Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

  • Claire Danes, The Beast in Me

  • Erin Doherty, Adolescence

  • Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

  • Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

  • Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

  • Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit

  • Owen Cooper, Adolescence

  • Stephen Graham, Adolescence

  • Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story

  • Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series

  • Andor

  • Landman

  • The Last of Us

  • Squid Game

  • Stranger Things

How to watch the SAG Actor Awards 2026: Where to stream, full nominee list, who’s presenting and more

It's time for the Actor Awards! Before the 2026 Oscars celebrate the best films of the year — and the people who made...
US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years, CDC data shows

Measles cases have topped 1,000 in the United States for the third time in 26 years.

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At least 154 new measles cases have been confirmed in the last week for a total of 1,136, according toupdated datafrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

So far this year, cases have been confirmed in 27 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code

Just six measles cases were reported among international travelers so far this year, according to CDC data.

About 92% of cases are among people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, CDC data shows.

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Meanwhile, 4% of cases are among those who have received just one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and 4% of cases are among those who received the recommended two doses, according to the CDC.

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The current measles situation in the U.S. is partly being driven by a large outbreak in South Carolina that began last year, with 979 cases recorded as of Friday, according tostate health officials.

Last year, the U.S. recorded 2,281 measles cases, which is the highest number of national cases in 33 years, according to the CDC. Before that, the last time measles cases rose above 1,000 was 2019 -- CDC data showed 1,274 that year. Recorded cases dropped to a low of 13 in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It also marked the first U.S. deaths recorded from measles in a decade,two among school-aged unvaccinated childrenin Texas anda third of an unvaccinated adultin New Mexico.

The CDC currentlyrecommendspeople receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective against measles, according to the CDC.

However, federal data shows vaccination rates have been lagging in recent years. During the 2024-2025 school year,92.5% of kindergartners received the MMR vaccine, according to data. This is lower than the 92.7% seen in the previous school year and the 95.2% seen in the 2019-2020 school year, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

US surpasses 1,000 measles cases for the 3rd time in 26 years, CDC data shows

Measles cases have topped 1,000 in the United States for the third time in 26 years. At least 154 new measles ...
Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Man United $21 million

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's cost forfiring Ruben Amorimcould reach 15.9 million pounds ($21.4 million), the Premier League club said in a financial filing.

Associated Press FILE - Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim walks on the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, file) Manchester United's coach Michael Carrick and Manchester United's Casemiro walk off the pitch after the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton in Liverpool, England, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

Manchester United Amorim Costs

Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he madeprovocative commentsabout his position within United's hierarchy.

"A charge of £6.3 million for the write-off of related intangible assets and a provision of £15.9 million, representing the maximum potential amount of future settlement payments, will be recognized in the statement of profit or (loss) during the second half of the year ending 30 June 2026," the club wrote of its Amorim-related costs.

The 6.3 million pounds ($8.5 million) is related to the cost ofhiring Amorimfrom Sporting Lisbon in November 2024.

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The figure of 15.9 million pounds represents United's potential maximum owed to Amorim and his coaching staff. The filing didn't specify but media reports indicate the final figure includes factors such as if, or when, Amorim gets a new job.

United's share price closed at $17.62 Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange. The club isowned by the Glazer familyfrom the United States andBritish billionaire Jim Ratcliffe.

The 20-time English champion hashired Michael Carrickon a contract to the end of the season, and the former United player has overseen the team's rise to fourth place in the Premier League ahead of Sunday's game against Crystal Palace.

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Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Man United $21 million

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's cost forfiring Ruben Amorimcould reach 15.9 million pounds ($21.4 mill...
Andy Cohen tearfully praises Mary Cosby and Robert Jr.'s 'vulnerability'

Andy Cohenis praising"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosbyafter the death of her son,Robert Cosby Jr..

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The "Housewives" franchise producer and reunion host shared his condolences to the Cosby family, calling the death of Robert Cosby Jr. "devastating" and "every parent's worst nightmare." He added, getting emotional, "I will always appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr."

Cohen thanked the family for opening up about the 23-year-old's mental health and drug addiction on the series.

"Mary, you did such a good job," Cohen continued. "I know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and will continue to help countless people who are struggling. Rest in peace Robert Jr. and thanks."

Robert Cosby Jr. died Monday, Feb. 23, after law enforcement responded to an overdose call, Salt Lake City Police Department public information officer Sgt. Greg Wilking confirmed to USA TODAY in a phone call Wednesday. A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

"Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord," Mary Cosby, 53, told USA TODAY in a statement Wednesday. "Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God's promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow."

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'RHOSLC' star Mary Cosby's sonRobert dies at 23

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Remember these 'Real Housewives'? Revisit cast members, including Mary Cosby

Want to take a trip down memory lane of one of reality TV's most salacious franchises? Revisit all the "Real Housewives" of the past and present, starting with Mary Cosby of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," seen here attending the Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. Scroll through for more.

Robert Cosby Jr. was featured several times on "RHOSLC," including in a candid and emotional conversation he had with his mother over his substance abuse issues.

Cosby Jr., who Mary Cosby described as a high-achieving, straight-A student growing up, told his mother he had been taking Xanax, along with a slew of other drugs, since he was 16.

"I won't judge you. I can try to help you, but you have to help yourself because I'm not going to support it," a tearful Mary Cosby told her son. "You know I'm not."

Robert Cosby Jr., son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby, died on Feb. 23, 2026, at 23.

"I just feel very disappointed with myself," she added in a confessional interview. "I feel like I let him down somewhere. I do know that Robert did smoke weed. I do know he would eat edibles, but yet I just trusted him in my mind, thinking that's where he would stop. And I was clearly wrong."

The conversation was lauded when it aired for its tenderness. The reality star has also stood by him in recent years, speaking openly about his struggles.

"I can just only push him, encourage him and love him. And that's what I'm doing," she said during an appearance on SiriusXM's "Reality Checked" in September.

If you or someone you know needs help battling a substance abuse addiction, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration'sNational Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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Tyrese Maxey sets 76ers' 3-point record in front of sellout crowd, minus his mother

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey usually gifts his milestone basketballs and other valuable career keepsakes to his mother.

Associated Press Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey shakes hands with competitors during the 3-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend festivities Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) handles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is introduced before the 3-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend festivities Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey shoots during the 3-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend festivities Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, is being interviewed as teammate VJ Edgecombe, left, comes up from behind after an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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Denyse Maxey might have a tough time taking possession of her son's latest game ball.

For starters,Tyrese Maxeyclutched the basketball from the moment he walked off the court of the76ers' latest winall the way through the postgame news conference and back into the locker room. Like an elite guard,Maxeyseemed in no hurry to cough up the ball.

Also, Mom didn't show up Thursday night to get the ball.

"She wasn't here tonight," Maxey said, laughing.

He then tapped the mic for added effect: "Mom, that's crazy that you didn't come to my game."

Had Maxey's mother been among the sellout crowd of 19,746 fans at the 76ers' win over Miami, she would have witnessed a little slice of history.

For a franchise that boasts10 retired numbers, Maxey stands alone at No. 1 on the team's career3-point list. The 25-year-old Maxey was serenaded with "MVP!" chants as he hit five 3s against the Heat to pass Allen Iverson (whose No. 3 is one of those retired numbers) and finish the game with a record 887 — and counting.

"AI is somebody who we've all looked up to, who I looked up to as a small guard," Maxey said. "To be able to pass him in anything in basketball, that's cool."

Maxey keeps racking up the milestones in his sixth season since the 76ers took him 21st overall out of Kentucky in the 2020 draft.

He was voted anAll-Star starterfor the first time, participated in the 3-point shooting contest and is averaging career highs in most major categories, including points-per-game (29.1). Playing for a franchise that made load management in vogue in the NBA, Maxey leads the league in minutes with 38.4 per game.

"A lot of it is just opportunity," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said. "A lot of it is confidence. A lot of it is the work he's put in. It's all those kind of rolled into one."

Maxey was expected to be a spoke in the wheel when he was drafted.

The 76ers belonged toJoel Embiidand Ben Simmons and were supposed to for at least a decade. Until Simmons' career collapsed. Then the Sixers were tethered to Embiid and James Harden. Until Harden wanted out in an ugly professional divorce.

With his joyous attitude and fan friendliness that's made him one of Philadelphia's most popular athletes, Maxey was there all along waiting for his chance to prove that, yes, he could be an elite franchise player. Maxey scored50 pointsfor the first time in November 2023; the same season he earned his first All-Star game nod and was named the NBA'smost improved player.

"We know after the Harden thing went down, we had to put the ball in his hands a lot more," Nurse said. "I think he's still growing in that capacity, as well."

The 76ers count themselves lucky to have Maxey, thanks to shrewd scouting and, well, thanks also in part to current Phoenix Suns assistant coach Mike Muscala.

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Muscala hit a winning 3-pointerfor Oklahoma City in a fairly meaningless game against Miami in 2020, the pandemic season. Per terms of a previous trade, the 76ers had the Thunder's first-round pick unless it was in the top 20. But the Thunder's win in the NBA bubble meant the Sixers earned possession of the first-round selection, which was pick No. 21.

"I remember (assistant) Sam Cassell and I had kind of fallen on Maxey," former 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. "But there were a couple of guys in front of him that hadn't been drafted. And we were, like, in a silent panic. Somebody get these guys, somebody draft these guys. It all fell for us. It did. It really just fell right into our hands. It was nice."

Consider, Maxey set the 3-point record against the Heat, who took Precious Achiuwa (already on his third team) with the 20th overall pick.

"You re-draft that, he's at the very top somewhere, for sure," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.

The 76ers sure aren't complaining about their luck in snagging Maxey.

Again, though, the Sixers tried to make Maxey just a piece of a Big Three ahead of the 2024 season when they signed Paul George to a four-year, $212 millionfree-agent contract. Maxey got paid, too, with a five-year, $204 million extension that gave the Sixers a high-priced, high-expectations road to a championship chase.

Like Simmons, like Harden, George was nowhere to be found for the Sixers on Thursday. He's in the midst of a25-game suspensionfor violating the terms of the NBA's anti-drug program.

As always, Maxey showed up.

He scored 28 points, added 11 assists and helped the Sixers stretch their lead over the Heat to 2 1/2 games for the sixth spot — the one that keeps them out of the play-in tournament — in the Eastern Conference.

"We need some signature home wins, man," Maxey said.

The 76ers got one — and another signature moment from Maxey.

For comparison, Maxey has 887 3s on 2,336 attempts (38%) in 375 career games. Iverson was 885 of 2,864 (31%) over 722 career games with the 76ers.

There's one more way Maxey would like to pass Iverson. Championships. Iverson never won one while Maxey is looking for his first.

Maxey believes the nucleus is set to win one in Philly — and he'll likely be the one to lead them.

"I know I have a coach and organization who believe in me and teammates who believe in me," Maxey said. "And when you have that it kind of pushes you to be even better than who you are."

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