Martin Short and Meryl Streep Among Big Names Missing SAG Awards

2026 Actor Awards Highlights

The 2026 Actor Awards took place on March 1 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, hosted by Kristen Bell. While many stars attended, including Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan, several notable actors were absent.

Martin Short

Martin Short, nominated for his role in Only Murders in the Building, was absent as he mourned the loss of his daughter Katherine.

Meryl Streep and Selena Gomez

Meryl Streep did not attend despite her show receiving a nomination. Similarly, Selena Gomez missed the event, opting for a quiet evening at home.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande skipped the awards due to tour rehearsals, although she was nominated for her performance in Wicked: For Good.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio was unavailable because of filming commitments in Europe. He had been nominated for his leading role in One Battle After Another.

Other Notable Absences

Bowen Yang humorously reported being stuck in Antarctica. Meanwhile, Sarah Snook, Owen Cooper, and Sean Penn were also among those who missed the ceremony.