Devastating Palisades Fire Force's SAG Awards nominations will be canceled

The SAG Awards prioritize safety.

Amid wildfires and devastating winds in Pacific Palisades, California, the Screen Actors Guild Awards chose to cancel the live nominations announcement, which was expected to be hosted by A Family affairIt is Joey King And Monsters: The Story of Erik and Lyle MenendezIt is Cooper Koch.

“Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our presenters, guests and staff, in-person nominations for the 31st SAG Awards have been canceled due to wildfires and unfavorable wind conditions in Los Angeles,” the statement said. shared with X on January 8read. “We look forward to celebrating these incredible actors and their work at the SAG Awards on February 23.”

The statement concluded: “We urge everyone to stay safe. »

In lieu of live nominations, the next SAG nominees will be announced at 7:30 a.m. PT on January 8 via a press release.

Each year, the SAG Awards recognize the best performances in television and film, voted for and by the actors. Last year, Flower Moon KillersIt is Lily Gladstone, The leftovers' Da'Vine Joy Randolph, OppenheimerIt is Cillian Murphy And Robert Downey Jr. won the highest honors of the evening for cinema.