The most politically-driven speeches at the SAG Awards 2017
Following the political unrest in the US over the weekend, it was inevitable that the 2017 SAG Awards would see a number of politically-driven, anti-Trump speeches. We've picked out some of the most memorable quotes from the evening:
“We will shelter freaks and outcasts, those who have no home,” he said. “We will get past the lies. We will hunt monsters. And when we are at a loss amidst the hypocrisy and casual violence of certain individuals and institutions, we will, as per Chief Jim Hopper, punch some people in the face when they seek to destroy what we have envisioned for ourselves and the marginalized.” - David Harbour, Stranger Things
“This story is of unity and this story is about what happens when we put our differences aside ... Love wins.” - Taraji P Henson, speaking about Hidden Figures.
“What I’ve learned from working on Moonlight is seeing what happens when you persecute people. They fold into themselves. And what I was so grateful about in having the opportunity to play Juan was, playing a gentleman who saw a young man folding into himself as a result of the persecution of his community, and taking that opportunity to uplift him and tell him that he mattered and that he was O.K. and accept him and, uh — I hope that we do a better job of that,”" - Mahershala Ali, of Moonlight
“My father fled religious persecution in Nazi-occupied France. I’m an American patriot. And I love this country, and because I love this country, I am horrified by its blemishes, and this immigrant ban is a blemish, and it is un-American.” - Julia Louis-Dreyfus
“Silence is not golden at this time.” - Sarah Paulson
Ashton Kutcher welcomed “everyone in airports that belong in my America. You are a part of the fabric of who we are. And we love you, and we welcome you.”
“Things are very inexcusable and scary and need action. I’m so grateful to be part of a group of people that cares.” - Emma Stone
"The Doomsday Clock has been moved to two and a half minutes before midnight. And this award came just in the nick of time... What sign should I make for the next march? So much to do.” - Lily Tomlin
Alongside the speeches, there was also signs of political protest on the red carpet. Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg and his wife Jocelyn Towne proudly wore signs and body paint reading, 'Let them in,' and 'Refugees welcome'.
Check out all the pictures from the SAG Awards 2017 here:
Getty ImagesEmma Stone
Wearing: Alexander McQueen dress and clutch, Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany and Co. jewellery.
Getty ImagesEmily Blunt
Wearing: Roberto Cavalli Couture dress and Lorraine Schwarz earrings.
Getty ImagesNatalie Portman
Wearing: Christian Dior gown, Christian Louboutin clutch, and Tiffany & Co. jewellery.
Getty ImagesMichelle Williams
Wearing: Louis Vuitton dress and shoes.
Getty ImagesNicole Kidman
Wearing: Gucci dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Kotur clutch and Fred Leighton jewellery.
Getty ImagesBusy Philipps
Wearing: Jeffrey Dodd gown and Aldo shoes.
Getty ImagesWinona Ryder
Wearing: An old favourite and her grandmother's jewellery.
Getty ImagesKerry Washington
Wearing: Cavali Couture gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes and Neil Lane jewels.
Getty ImagesNaomie Harris
Wearing: Lanvin jumpsuit, Christian Louboutin shoes and Tyler Alexandra clutch.
Getty ImagesSalma Hayek
Wearing: Gucci dress and Irene Neuwirth jewellery.
Getty ImagesBrie Larson
Wearing: Jason Wu dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and Repossi jewels.
Getty ImagesSarah Paulson
Wearing: Vera Wang tailored gown.
Getty ImagesAmy Adams
Wearing: Brandon Maxwell dress and Cartier jewellery.
Getty ImagesGwendoline Christie
Wearing: Vivienne Westwood jumpsuit and Ara Vartanian jewellery.
Rex FeaturesAriel Winter
Wearing: Mikael D gown, Edie Parker clutch and Neil Lane jewels.
Getty ImagesKate Hudson
Wearing: Christian Dior gown and Dana Rebecca Designs jewellery.
Getty ImagesMichelle Dockery
Wearing: Elie Saab gown and jewels from Niwaka and Amanda Pearl.
Getty ImagesKirsten Dunst
Wearing: Christian Dior dress, Christian Lacroix Haute Couture shoes and Fred Leighton jewellery.
Getty ImagesJanelle Monáe
Wearing: Chanel dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Getty ImagesAshton Kutcher
Wearing: Dolce&Gabbana suit.
Getty ImagesBryce Dallas Howard
Wearing: Dress the Population gown and Irene Neuwirth jewels.
Getty ImagesMillie Bobby Brown
Wearing: Custom Emporio Armani gown and Jennifer Behr headpiece.
Getty ImagesRyan Gosling
Wearing: Gucci suit and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Getty ImagesTaryn Manning
Wearing: Rami Al Ali gown, Bulgari clutch and Schutz shoes.
Getty ImagesMeryl Streep
Wearing: Valentino dress with Fred Leighton ring and earrings.
Getty ImagesKaley Cuoco
Wearing: Marchesa dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Le Vian jewellery.
Getty ImagesChrissy Teigen
Wearing: Long-sleeved tuxedo dress with matching belt and strappy sandals.
Getty ImagesSophie Turner
Wearing: Louis Vuitton dress and Forevermark jewels.
Getty ImagesShannon Purser
Wearing: Custom Christian Siriano gown and Tadashi Shoji clutch.
Getty ImagesViola Davis
Wearing: Vivienne Westwood Couture dress and Nirav Modi necklace.
Getty ImagesRami Malek
Wearing: Dior by Kris Van Assche suit.
Getty ImagesClaire Foy
Wearing: Valentino gown, Tiffany & Co. jewellery with Jimmy Choo shoes.
Getty ImagesMaisie Williams
Wearing: Charlie Brear gown, Manolo Blahnik clutch and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Getty ImagesJoe Keery, Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton
Wearing: Joe Keery is wearing a Bulgari watch and cuff links. Natalia Dyer is wearing Miu Miu dress and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. Charlie Heaton is wearing custom Gucci suit.
Getty ImagesSophia Bush
Wearing: Marchesa gown, Jimmy Choo clutch and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Getty ImagesAnnalise Basso
Wearing: Bibhu Mohapatra dress and Amrapali earrings.
Getty ImagesTaraji P. Henson
Wearing: Reem Acra dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and with Nirav Modi jewellery.
Getty ImagesSofia Vergara
Wearing: Zuhair Murad dress, Charlotte Olympia shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
