Nicole Kidman is nominated for top SAG award...as Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge drama is recognised in TWO categories
The 23rd annual SAG Award nominations have been released.
And Australia's very own sweetheart Nicole Kidman has scored a nomination, as well as Mel Gibson's war drama Hacksaw Ridge.
Nicole's appearance as Sue Brierley in Lion has been nominated for outstanding performance by a female in a supporting role.
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Up for the gong: Australians Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson have been nominated for next year's SAG Awards
For the category, the 49-year-old is up against Viola Davis, Naomie Harris, Octavia Spencer, and Michelle Williams.
The SAG nomination is Nicole’s fourth for her appearance in award-winning flick.
Mel's popular new flick, Hacksaw Ridge has also claimed two nominations, including outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture.
Earning it: Nicole's appearance as Sue Brierley in Lion has been nominated for outstanding performance by a female in a supporting role
Hacksaw Ridge will be going up against Captain America: Civil War, Dr. Strange, Jason Bourne and Nocturnal Animals on the night.
The Australian filmed movie's actor, Andrew Garfield has also been put up for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role.
The 33-year-old finds himself in a tough category this year, as he goes up against Casey Affleck, Ryan Gosling, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington.
Top of its game: Mel's popular new flick, Hacksaw Ridge has also claimed two nominations, including outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture
The SAG nomination for the top actor award is Andrew's sixth for his role in Hacksaw Ridge.
The SAG Awards are presented in both movie and television categories and honour the year's best performances for individuals and ensembles.
Nominees are selected by separate film and television panels, each comprised of over 2,000 randomly selected SAG-AFTRA members.
The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be broadcast live on TNT and TBS on January 29 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Recognised: The Australian filmed movie's actor, Andrew Garfield (L) has also been put up for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role
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