Timothée Chalamet won the Best Actor award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Chalamet also took time to thank his fellow cast members and the film crew, giving a heartfelt thank you to his mother.
Timothée Chalamet won the Best Actor award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. The 29-year-old actor, visibly surprised, delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing his deep commitment to his craft.
Chalamet, standing at a microphone that was noticeably too short for him. He said, “I was not expecting this at all,” before thanking his mother and castmates Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, and Edward Norton. He acknowledged the five-and-a-half-year journey it took to prepare for the role, calling it “the honor of a lifetime.”
In a bold statement, Chalamet shared his ambitions: “I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by legends like Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis—as well as athletes like Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps.” He added that the award “doesn’t signify that” but gives him more motivation to keep going.
Chalamet’s win was a surprise, as the category featured strong contenders. The list includes Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Adrien Brody (The Brutalist). He is also nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars on March 2, making him the youngest actor to win this category at the SAG Awards.
Best and Worst Moments at SAG Awards 2025
The SAG Awards delivered both memorable and unexpected moments.
Best: Harrison Ford and His Bread
While Jessica Williams was speaking on stage, Harrison Ford stole the spotlight by casually eating a piece of bread in the audience.
Worst: COVID Absences
Martin Short missed the event after testing positive for COVID-19. Jamie Lee Curtis jokingly blamed Colin Farrell for “giving her COVID at the Golden Globes.”
Best: Jean Smart’s Playful Feud with Jamie Lee Curtis
Jean Smart, in character as Deborah Vance from Hacks, joked about Curtis. “She knows what she did!” sparking curiosity about an ongoing inside joke.
Worst: Netflix’s Sound Glitch
Jane Fonda received the Lifetime Achievement Award. She also struggled with a faulty microphone and background noise, joking, “What about the sound system? I’ll talk loud!”
SAG Awards 2025: Best-Dressed Celebrities
Hollywood stars embraced Old Hollywood glamour on the red carpet:
- Selena Gomez stunned in a custom navy Celine gown with red lips.
- Ariana Grande turned heads in a pink Loewe gown with floral feather details.
- Zoe Saldana, winner of Best Supporting Actress, dazzled in a one-sleeve Saint Laurent gown.
- Demi Moore, who won Best Actress, captivated in an elegant ensemble.
- Pamela Anderson embraced classic Hollywood style in a timeless white gown.
With the Oscars just around the corner, all eyes remain on Timothée Chalamet. Moreover, we hope that he continues his quest for cinematic greatness.
