Quotes from the SAG Awards

Highlights, quotes, and thoughts. Live on Netflix.


-Jane Fonda, Life Achievement Award
Received a standing ovation. She said this means the world to me. Says she is a late bloomer, and the award is her evidence. She is a big believer in unions, due to their community and power it gives. She said we must not isolate; we stay in community--it will give us love and beauty.

-Zoe Saldana, Rita, Emilia Perez, Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Said she did not know what a SAG card when she got it in 1998, but is happy her mom kept her in it. She said the union is her community and that we need to keep art going.

-Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president
Said we should get out of the head (egoism) and into the heart (emotion/feelings).

-Timothee Chalamet, Bob Dylan, A Complete Unknown, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Said he poured his heart into five years of hard work into the role. Said he wants to be among the greats like Michael Jordan, as well as, Michael Phelps and this award adds fuel to that pursuit.

-Demi Moore, Elisabeth, The Substance, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Said the union gave her purpose and meaning in life. You can tell by her acceptance speech that she adores SAG-AFTRA and that she carries vision that turns into reality.