The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards had everything—glittering gowns, tearful speeches, and a few bombshell moments that left fans scrambling for answers. From an A-list actor’s abrupt vanishing act to a public display of romance, here’s the behind-the-scenes tea you need to know…
1. Jeremy Strong’s “Succession”-Style Exit: “Kendall Roy” Bails Early
Jeremy Strong, nominated for Best Actor for his role in the gritty drama Ironclad, shocked attendees by slipping out of the ceremony hours before the final awards were handed out. Eyewitnesses claim the famously intense actor looked “visibly tense” during commercial breaks and bolted after losing his category to Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy. Did the Succession alum pull a “Kendall Roy” and rage-quit? A source close to Strong insists, “He had a family obligation,” but fans aren’t buying it. X (formerly Twitter) erupted with memes like, “Jeremy Strong leaving SAG like it’s a boardroom vote.”
2. Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater: Red Carpet Debut (Yes, That Ethan Slater)
All eyes were on Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater—who made their first official red carpet appearance hand-in-hand. Grande, shimmering in a silver Vera Wang gown, and Slater, rocking a classic tux, grinned nonstop as photographers shouted their names. The couple, whose romance sparked headlines in 2023 amid Slater’s divorce, seemed unbothered by lingering drama. One insider spilled, “They’ve been inseparable on the Wicked set for months. This was their ‘we’re here to stay’ moment.”
3. The Speech That Almost Broke the Internet
While acceptance speeches leaned heartfelt, The Bear star Ayo Edebiri stole the show by accidentally dropping an F-bomb mid-thank-yous. The censors scrambled, but not before the clip racked up 2 million views in 10 minutes. Edebiri later joked, “I’m just here to keep things spicy!”
4. zendaya’s Viral Dress Mishap
Zendaya’s sheer, galaxy-print Valentino gown was a showstopper… until a wardrobe malfunction nearly derailed her entrance. Stylist Law Roach sprinted to fix a loose strap just seconds before she hit the carpet. Crisis averted? Absolutely. The internet’s verdict? “Zendaya could wear a potato sack and still win.”
5. Pedro Pascal’s Unscripted Roast
Host Pedro Pascal didn’t hold back, roasting Hollywood’s obsession with AI deepfakes: “Why pay Jeremy Irons when an app can do it?” The jab drew nervous laughs—and side-eyes from studio execs.
The Big Question: Was Jeremy Strong’s exit a meltdown or just bad timing? And are Ariana and Ethan Hollywood’s next power couple? Sound off below!
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