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25th February 2024
09:54am GMT

"Twenty-eight years ago when I was trying to become an actor, I was a failed musician and I felt extremely like an interloper," Murphy continued.
"But now looking out at you guys here today, I know I am part of something truly wonderful, so thank you."
Among the other nominees alongside Murphy on the night were Colman Domingo (Rustin), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction). Murphy now looks to be out in front as favourite for the Oscar, with Giamatti closely behind for his memorable performance as professor Paul Hunham in The Holdovers. Oppenheimer received great success on the night, with Murphy's co-star Robert Downey Jr winning Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. The film also won the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, which Kenneth Branagh described as a "full circle moment" following the actors’ strikes.The 2024 Best Actor race so far
Golden Globes: Cillian Murphy & Paul Giamatti Critics Choice: Paul Giamatti BAFTA: Cillian Murphy SAG: Cillian Murphy pic.twitter.com/CwBDSxtrAd — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 25, 2024
"When we were all last together, it was at the premiere of this film on July 14 when the strike was just about to begin, led by our fearless leader, the great Cillian Murphy.
"We went from the red carpet and we didn’t see the film that night. We happily went in the direction of solidarity with your good selves. So this is a full circle moment for us."
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Cillian Murphy and the Oppenheimer cast at the SAG Awards (Getty Images)[/caption]
Other notable winners on the night included Lily Gladstone winning Best Actress (motion picture) for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon and Da'Vine Joy Randolph winning Best Supporting Actress (motion picture) her The Holdovers.
Big winners on the TV side of things were Succession (Best Drama ensemble) and The Bear (Best Comedy ensemble)
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