SAG Awards 2024 nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio, Penélope Cruz, biggest snubs and surprises

SAG Awards nominations shock with snubs and surprises, leaving fans angry and predictions in disarray as potential Oscar contenders are overlooked.

The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Nominations have caused quite a stir in the potential award season buzz, with shocking omissions and surprising inclusions. The SAG awards hold significant influence as actors vote for each other, often shaping the Oscar race. Last year, Everything Everywhere All At Once's domination at the SAG translated to Oscars success, highlighting the awards' impact.

The snubs and surprises from the SAG nominations have left many reeling and rethinking their predictions. Todd Haynes's May December, a critical favorite, was notably absent from the actor's branch, despite Charles Melton's acclaimed performance. Even industry veteran Julianne Moore was left out of the Supporting Actress category, casting doubt on the film's Oscar prospects.

Penélope Cruz's standout performance in Michael Mann's Ferrari garnered rave reviews, but the film struggled to gain traction in awards season. Da'Vine Joy Randolph from The Holdovers and Emily Blunt's Oppenheimer performance pose tough competition for Cruz's Supporting Actor bid.

The absence of Leonardo DiCaprio's name in the Best Actor race came as a shock, given his anticipated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon. However, his co-stars Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro secured nominations, offering hope for a potential Oscar nod for DiCaprio.

SAG's history of awarding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture to groundbreaking films like Parasite and Everything Everywhere All At Once raised hopes for A24's Past Lives, but the film failed to secure a nomination. Other A24 releases, including The Iron Claw, Priscilla, and The Zone of Interest, also went unnoticed at the SAG nominations, disappointing many fans.

Special mentions include Poor Things and Air missing out on Ensemble nominations, Jeremy Strong's snub in favor of Brian Cox for Succession in the Best Actor race, and Annette Bening's Best Actress nomination. These omissions and surprises have sparked intense discussions and speculation as the award season unfolds.

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