Gary Oldman breaks down as he wins SAG Award

Gary Oldman cried as he picked up his Screen Actors Guild Award on Sunday.

The 59-year-old actor couldn't hide his emotions as he picked up the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of late former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

He paid tribute to the 'giants of acting' within the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles as he spoke about the role which has led him to be tipped for Oscars success.

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Emotional: Gary Oldman cried as he picked up his Screen Actors Guild Award on Sunday for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of late former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour

Uncanny: He ended his speech with a quote from Churchill, saying: 'Churchill reminds us we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give and you have given enormously tonight' [Gary pictured as Churchill]

He looked visibly shocked as he heard he had won, getting a big kiss from his fifth wife, art curator Gisele Schmidt, upon hearing the news.

Taking to the stage, he said: 'I've become emotional. Thank you, SAG-AFTRA for this tremendous honor. I am honestly and truly thrilled and overjoyed to be in this room tonight, not only with my amazing fellow nominees, but my friends and peers.

'There are giants of acting in this room tonight. Two of them share my table: Geoffrey Rush and Richard Jenkins.

'Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman and of course the extraordinary, my old sparring partner, Denzel Washington.'

Winning: He paid tribute to the 'giants of acting' within the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles as he spoke about the role which has led him to be tipped for Oscars success

He said as he took to the stage: 'I've become emotional. Thank you, SAG-AFTRA for this tremendous honor. I am honestly and truly thrilled and overjoyed to be in this room tonight, not only with my amazing fellow nominees, but my friends and peers'

Adding: 'There are giants of acting in this room tonight. Two of them share my table: Geoffrey Rush and Richard Jenkins'

Gary was nominated for the award alongside The Disaster Artist star James Franco, Call Me By Your Name's Timothee Chalamet, Daniel Kaluuya from Get Out and Denzel Washington for Roman J. Israel, Esq.

He ended his speech with a quote from Churchill as he expressed his pride and gratitude for winning his first ever award at the ceremony.

He concluded: 'They are telling me to wrap up and that very sad music seems to follow me everywhere, so I will just say this, that Churchill reminds us we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give and you have given enormously tonight and I am so deeply, deeply honoured and proud to receive this magnificent award. God bless you all, thank you!'

Darkest Hour tells the story of the early days of World War II, in which the fate of Western Europe hung on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

He who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. It is currently out in UK cinemas.

Elsewhere at the event, Frances McDormand picked up the SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, while her co-star Sam Rockwell took home the Male Actor in a Supporting Role prize.

Their movie also scooped the coveted Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture trophy, and Allison Janney won Female Actor in a Supporting Role for I, Tonya.

Fellow actor Nicole Kidman, 50, took home the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries gong for her role in Big Little Lies.

In pure shock: Gary put his head in his hands as his name was called out on the night

Gary, who is the brother of EastEnders star Laila Morse, appeared to be rather taken aback by the news

Showing her support: He received a kiss from his doting wife, art curator, Gisele Schmidt, as he got up to collect his award

Sweet: Gisele placed her hands around her husband's face as they shared a moment together

Taking a moment: It's clear to see the couple are still very much in love

The big one: Gary proudly carrying his award off the stage - many believe he is set to pick up an Oscar for his role as Churchill

During her emotional speech she revealed that she had worked late the previous night and is in the middle of battling the flu as she said: 'I was working until 1am.

'I'm incredibly nervous because this is reality colliding with fantasy right now. I have the flu and I’m playing a pretty out there raw character right now so I’ve been having trouble shedding it but I’m here and I’m incredibly grateful.'

She thanked her fellow co-stars, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, who she beat out for the award along with Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange while expressing her delight that all these women over 40 are being recognized.

Big little win: Nicole Kidman won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her work in Big Little Lies

'I was working until 1am': During her emotional speech she revealed that she had worked late the previous night and is in the middle of battling the flu

Taking a stand: She thanked her fellow co-stars, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, who beat out for the gong along with Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange while expressing her delight that all these women over 40 are being recognized

Good company: She was presented the award by Marisa Tomei (left) and Rosanna Arquette (right)

Shining star: Nicole proudly showed off her shiny new trophy in the press room

Dapper: Nicole Kidman's Big Little Lies co-star Alexander Skarsgard was also recognized for his role on the HBO series as he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Dynamic duo: The two stars proudly showed off their shiny new trophies as they played a troubled married couple in the series

Nicole said: 'And how wonderful it is today that our careers can go beyond 40 years old. 20 years ago we were pretty washed up by this stage in our careers and that's not the case now.

'I am so proud to be a part of an industry that is making this change. We have proven that we can do this but only with the support of that industry.'

Though Kidman and Oldman stole the show emotionally, the night belonged to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as the film earned top honor of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

The film's star Frances McDormand continued to prove that she is the Oscars favorite as she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

Top spot: Though Kidman and Oldman stole the show emotionally, the night belonged to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as the film earned top honor of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Talented: The film's star Frances McDormand continued to prove that she is the Oscars favorite as she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Talented: Sam Rockwell won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

However she was gracious in victory as she said: 'I also want to say, this is really great and I thank you but there’s a lot of young ones comin' up and they need doorstops too. Let’s think about that.'

McDormand's co-star Sam Rockwell also found success as he earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

The 49-year-old actor could not help but gush about his co-star as he said: 'Frances, you're a powerhouse.

Shimmering: Allison Janney won the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in I, Tonya

Shimmering: She earned the prize for her work in I, Tonya and no doubt is the Oscar-favorite as she won the Golden Globe in the same category just weeks ago

'I stand shoulder to shoulder with you and all the incredible women in this room who are trying to make things better. It's long overdue.'

Earlier in the night Allison Janney, 58, won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

She earned the prize for her work in I, Tonya and no doubt is the Oscar-favorite as she won the Golden Globe in the same category just weeks ago.

This Is Us could be considered as the biggest winners on the television side as the cast earned the top prize: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

The entire cast looked shocked as their name was announced by mother-daughter duo Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson. Elisabeth Moss series The Handmaid's Tale was considered to be a favorite along with The Crown.

Actor Milo Ventimiglia was grateful for viewers of the show as he said: 'The people that watch with us every Tuesday night and embrace this show that reflects positivity and hope and inclusion, we love you.'

Just before that leading man Sterling K. Brown accepted the actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.

'We love you': This Is Us could be considered as the biggest winners on the television side as the cast earned the top prize: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Shining star: Just before that leading man Sterling K. Brown accepted the actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Open: The This Is Us actor - who is the first black male actor to win the award - said: 'Everybody is weird and strange, [actors] just embrace ourselves for who we are'

Head-to-head: Sterling proudly showed off both This Is Us trophies in the press room

Fantastic four: Chrissy Metz, Alexandra Breckenridge, Mandy Moore, and Susan Kelechi Watson - pictured from left to right - from This Is Us all proudly posed with the ensemble award

The This Is Us actor - who is the first black male actor to win the award - said: 'Everybody is weird and strange, [actors] just embrace ourselves for who we are.'

Nicole Kidman's Big Little Lies co-star Alexander Skarsgard was also recognized for his role on the HBO series as he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries.

William H. Macy, 67, took home the first gong of the night in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category.

He was honored for his work on Showtime series Shameless and marveled at being able to do this as a career during his acceptance speech as he said: 'It's a glorious way to make a living.'

As there have been dozens of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations circulating in Hollywood over the past month, he said 'it's hard to be a man these days' after leaving the stage after accepting his award.

'I think a lot of us feel like we’re under attack, and that we need to apologize, and perhaps we do, and perhaps we are,' Macy told reporters backstage. 'But we’ll keep talking. To repeat, I’m blessed that I’m in this business.'

Big moment: William H. Macy was given the first gong of the night in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category

Life imitating art: As there have been dozens of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations circulating in Hollywood over the past month, he said 'it's hard to be a man these days' after leaving the stage after accepting his award

Talented: Connie Britton and Mandy Moore accepted the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of Julia Louis-Dreyfus who has been battling breast cancer

Hilarious: Veep was a big winner in the night as the entire cast won the coveted Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series prize as Matt Walsh accepted the prize

The second award of the night was in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series as Julia Louis-Dreyfus reigned victorious for her role in Veep.

As she has been battling breast cancer, presenters Connie Britton and Mandy Moore accepted the award in her honor.

Veep was a big winner in the night as the entire cast won the coveted Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series prize.

Sparkle is the new black! Best of the 2018 SAG Awards red carpet

What an arrival: Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Allison Williams were the talk of the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday evening

Fancy: The mother of two looked incredible in the custom made Pamella Roland gown, which showed off her cleavage as well as her sculpted back

Goddess: Halle, 51, chose a bronze sequined plunging gown with a black lace overlay skirt; the movie star paired the dramatic gown with pulled back hair and nude lipstick

She's a beauty: The Australian actress stunned in her textured Miu Miu gown, which had feathered and studded detailing

Star power: Margot carried a coordinating Jimmy Choo clutch with a diamond bracelet and matching earrings; she styled her locks loose and center parted with neutral makeup

Date night! Nicole Kidman chose a sparkling copper colored gown by Armani Prive; she arrived with her husband, singer Keith Urban, who wore a Armani suit

Strike a pose: The 29-year-old actress looked like a classic movie star on the red carpet, arriving in a beaded white and silver Ralph & Russo gown with red lipstick

Wow factor: Also choosing a gray toned gown was actress Lupita Nyong'o; her sparkling Ralph & Russo dress had a feathered black hemline; she added Niwaka jewelry

A touch of sparkle: Saoirse Ronan (l), Olivia Munn (c) and Laura Linney (r) chose to accent their neutral gowns with silver; Saoirse is wearing a Louis Vuitton gown while Olivia wowed in her strapless leaf emblazoned two-tone look by Oscar de la Renta; Laura is in a J. Mendel dress

Practically twins! Allison Janney and Natalie Zea both chose gunmetal gowns with long sleeves and a high-neck; Allison is in a Yanina Couture dress while Natalie donned a Ports 1961 dress

Shining stars: Connie Britton (l), 50, paired her sparkling rose gold colored low-cut gown while Marisa Tomei (c) and Sharon Lawrence (r) chose high-neck versions

Having a blast! Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown (l), paired her blush halter Calvin Klein Pre-Spring 2018 dress with twin buns and Converse sneakers; posing with Dakota Fanning (r) who wore a Prada gown

Shades of Blue! Mandy Moore, Leslie Mann and Susan Sarandon all chose shimmering gowns for this year's awards show

Staying close: Chelsea Peretti chose a muted blue with sparkly accents while arriving with Jordan Peele

Beaming beauties: Jumping on the blue trend were stars Molly Sims, who wore polka dots, Kate Nash and Goldie Hawn - who rocked a one-shoulder look

Reunited! Laura Dern and Reese Witherspoon, who co-starred in Big Little Lies, chose colorful gowns as well; Laura is wearing Dior and Reese sported a Zac Posen number

Red hot! Glow actress Alison Brie chose a crimson gown by Dundas with a lightning accent along her neckline and across a cut-out on her sides; she added navy Jimmy Choo heels and matching drop earrings by Irene Neuwirth

Happy duo: Alison posed with her husband, Dave Franco; the lovebirds wed in March 2017, five years after they started dating

Wearing her heart on her sleeve: Kate Hudson donned a pink and black ruffled frock, which had a sheer lace neckline, long sleeves and a ribbon belt; the dress is a Valentino Pre-Fall 2018 gown

Star: Kristen Bell stood out in her pink and red floral gown; the strapless number had a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt

Standing out: Vanessa Kirby (l), Brie Larson (c) and Gina Rodriguez (r) went for the floral theme on the carpet

Good looking couple! This Is Us actor Sterling K. Brown posed alongside his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, who wowed in a textured white gown with a corset style fit

Princess style: Alison Sudol and Dakota Fanning looked pretty in their nude colored gowns with a cascading skirt

Spring is here! Zoe Kazan (l) and Maya Rudolph (c) and Gayle Rankin (r) all opted for floral patterns paired with black

Clare Foy won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for The Crown but she was also not in attendance.

Perhaps the most emotional moment of the night came when Morgan Freeman was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 80-year-old actor was bestowed the honor by fellow actor and former co-star Rita Moreno as they acted alongside each other in 1971 on children's show The Electric Company.

Woman of the hour: The event was hosted by actress Kristen Bell as it is her first time ever emceeing an awards show. She is also the first ever host of the SAG Awards in its 24 year history

Living legend: Perhaps the most emotional moment of the night came when Morgan Freeman was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Attention to detail: Toward the end of his speech, he even called out the statue itself as he said: 'from the back it works, but from the front it’s gender specific. Maybe I’ve started something!?'

Together again: The 80-year-old actor was bestowed the honor by fellow actor and former co-star Rita Moreno as they acted alongside each other in 1971 on children's show The Electric Company

Still stunning: The 86-year-old West Side Story star gushed about the longtime actor before saying: 'This man is a national treasure'

The 86-year-old West Side Story star gushed about the longtime actor before saying: 'This man is a national treasure.'

Freeman kept his acceptance speech short as he said: 'This is beyond an honor. This is a place in history.'

Toward the end of his speech, he even called out the statue itself as he said: 'from the back it works, but from the front it’s gender specific. Maybe I’ve started something!?'

The event was hosted by actress Kristen Bell as it is her first time ever emceeing an awards show. She is also the first ever host of the SAG Awards in its 24 year history.

Golden girls: Goldie Hawn and daughter Kate Hudson presented Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Shimmering splendid: Brie Larson and Lupita Nyong'o presented the biggest award of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Glowing: Halle Berry shined in a sheer number featuring sequins

Hilarious: Megan Mullally and Gina Rodriguez had a good time as they presented

Stunners: Marisa Tomei (left) and Rosanna Arquette presented the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

How angelic: Mary J. Blige looked fantastic alongside Jason Clarke

Cheery: Molly Shannon and Leslie Mann had fun on-stage together

'We are living in a watershed moment,' the 37-year-old actress said during her opening monologue. 'Let's make sure that we're leading the charge with empathy and diligence.'

Surely it was a night celebrating women as the SAG Awards featured mostly female presenters including Halle Berry, Olivia Munn, Emma Stone, Lupita Nyong'o, Marisa Tomei, and Gina Rodriguez.

Before the event two stunt award winners were announced as Wonder Woman earned Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture and Game Of Thrones was awarded with Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series.

It is also a crucial time in Award season as the Oscar nominations will be announced just two days from now on Tuesday, January 23.

Simply stunning: Margot Robbie looked absolutely gorgeous while seated at her table

Loved up: James Franco was spotted staring adoringly at girlfriend Isabel Bakzad

Tremendous trio: Connie Britton, Allison Williams, and Taryn Manning looked fantastic as they posed together

Beaming: Anthony Anderson and Halle Berry shared a giggle

Chatting it up: Tracee Ellis Ross and Brie Larson were spotted catching up

Gorgeous: Samira Wiley, Jenifer Lewis, Niecy Nash and Bresha Webb - pictured from left to right - proudly posed together

Back in black: Sarah Silverman posed it up in the press room after presenting

2018 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS WINNERS

FILM:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:

Timothee Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name

James Franco, The Disaster Artist

Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out

Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour - WINNER

Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:

Judi Dench, Victoria & Abdul

Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water

Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - WINNER

Margot Robbie, I, Tonya

Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:

Steve Carell, Battle of the Sexes

Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project

Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water

Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:

Mary J. Blige, Mudbound

Hong Chau, Downsizing

Holly Hunter, The Big Sick

Allison Janney, I, Tonya - WINNER

Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:

The Big Sick

Get Out

Lady Bird

Mudbound

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - WINNER

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture:

Baby Driver

Dunkirk

Logan

War For The Planet Of The Apes

Wonder Woman - WINNER

Big winner: Three Billboards won the most

An honour: Gary Oldman was a triumph

TELEVISION:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock

Jeff Daniels, Godless

Robert De Niro, The Wizard of Lies

Geoffrey Rush, Genius

Alexander Skarsgard, Big Little Lies - WINNER

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:

Laura Dern, Big Little Lies

Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies - WINNER

Jessica Lange, Feud: Bette & Joan

Susan Sarandon, Feud: Bette & Joan

Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:

Jason Bateman, Ozark

Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us - WINNER

Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

David Harbour, Stranger Things

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series:

Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things

Claire Foy, The Crown - WINNER

Laura Linney, Ozark

Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale

Robin Wright, House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:

Anthony Anderson, Black-ish

Aziz Ansari, Master of None

Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm

Sean Hayes, Will & Grace

William H. Macy, Shameless - WINNER

Marc Maron, GLOW

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:

Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

Alison Brie, GLOW

Jane Fonda, Grace and Frankie

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep - WINNER

Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:

The Crown

Game of Thrones

The Handmaid’s Tale

Stranger Things

This Is Us - WINNER

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:

Black-ish

Curb Your Enthusiasm

GLOW

Orange is the New Black

Veep - WINNER

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series:

Game of Thrones - WINNER

GLOW

Homeland

Stranger Things

The Walking Dead

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His finest hour: Emotional Gary Oldman breaks down in tears as he wins at SAG Awards for Churchill movie