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Hollywood's SAG Awards announces it will change its name

Hollywood's SAG Awards announces it will change its name

Summary

The Screen Actors Guild Awards will be renamed the Actor Awards presented by Sag-Aftra. This change aligns with the show's focus on actors and aims to improve understanding among global audiences. The 32nd edition of the award show will take place on March 1, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The SAG Awards will now be called the Actor Awards presented by Sag-Aftra.
  • The award show focuses on celebrating and honoring actors.
  • The name change was announced at a board meeting.
  • The 32nd edition of the awards is scheduled for March 1, 2026.
  • Sag-Aftra is a labor union representing U.S. film, television, and radio actors.
  • The union formed from a merger between the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in 2012.
  • Sean Astin was recently elected as the new leader of Sag-Aftra.
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