There were big moments Sunday at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, but much of the evening was similar to what has been seen before, from the winners — like Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri — to the commentary on why the crusade against sexual misconduct is important and gestures like having nearly all female presenters. “We are living in a watershed moment,” first-ever SAG Awards host Kristen Bell said in her opening monologue, which stayed light. “Let’s make sure that we’re leading the charge with empathy and diligence.” After winning big at the Globes, the Western-inspired revenge tale Three Billboards dominated the major film awards with wins for best ensemble, best actress for Frances McDormand and best supporting actor for Sam Rockwell. It was almost an exact repeat of the major Golden Globe Award wins, with Gary Oldman also winning best actor for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour and Allison Janney taking supporting actress for playing Tonya Harding’s mother in I, Tonya. With many prominent men in Hollywood facing accusations of sexual misconduct, virtually every aspect of the awards season has been impacted by the scandal — from questions on the red carpet to anxiety over who might be nominated, attend or win any given ceremony. The winners, by and large, made sure to at least reference the moment. Rockwell, in his acceptance speech, said he was standing with, “All the incredible women in this room who are trying to make things better. It’s long overdue.” Most of the comments in the evening were forward-looking too. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said, “This is not a moment in time. This is a movement.”
It will be a busy year for royal weddings: Princess Eugenie is engaged to be married later this year, several months after her cousin Prince Harry’s nuptials. Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, will marry Jack Brooksbank in the fall, Buckingham Palace said Monday. The palace said that the wedding will take place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Prince Harry and his American fiancee, Meghan Markle, will marry at the same chapel in May. The 27-year-old Eugenie was the second child born to Andrew and Ferguson. Ferguson tweeted: “Total joy!!” to mark the engagement and said the couple “float with laughter and love.” Andrew said he was “thrilled” with the announcement. Eugenie is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and is eighth in line to the throne. The palace said she and Brooks-bank became engaged in Nicaragua earlier this month. They have been dating for a number of years.
