LOS ANGELES − With global conflict erupting in the backdrop, theActor Awardsmaintained a jovial and celebratory atmosphere as Hollywood stars let loose at thepeer-voted awards show.
Formerly known as theScreen Actors Guild Awards, the March 1 ceremony had fun off-camera moments such as "One Battle After the Other" starTeyana Taylorholding court with her 5-year-old daughter, Rue, on the red carpet andDemi Moorenavigating a delicate fashion choice.
But the Actor Awards also took on a somber note as Hollywood mourned the recent loss of one of their own:Catherine O'Hara, who wasawarded a posthumous trophythat was accepted by an uncharacteristically forlornSeth Rogen.
Here are the moments we caught that weren't shown on Netflix's live broadcast.
Hollywood's biggest celebrities donned their most striking looks for the Actor Awards on March 1 in Los Angeles. We've got all the night's standout fashions, starting with Kate Hudson." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Hollywood's biggest celebrities donned their most striking looks forthe Actor Awardson March 1 in Los Angeles. We've got allthe night's standout fashions, starting with Kate Hudson.
Rue Rose Shumpert charms as mom Teyana Taylor breaks out dance moves
The Actor Awards not only had a new name and streaming home, but also an added flair of fanfare for the nominees walking the carpet. As stars made their way to the pre-ceremony reception, they passed by a seated area filled with social media influencers who hyped them up with cheers and shouted compliments.
After spotting the gaggle of admirers, Teyana Taylor put on a show, dancing as she led Rue over to the spectators. Her youngest daughter popped in and out of Taylor's interviews with the microphone-toting set of social media creators, at one point wandering across the carpet to the press line and admiringHaley Kalil's elaborate nails.
Fran Drescher, Sheryl Lee Ralph bathe in red carpet fanfare
Some of the actors, like Taylor, hammed it up for the raucous influencer crowd. "Marty Supreme" actress Fran Drescher, dressed to the nines in a top hat and feathery pink stole, posed for iPhone cameras like it was the step-and-repeat.
"Abbott Elementary" leading ladies Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph also happily moseyed over to mingle with the gallery of influencers while actress and singer Sofia Carson blew them copious air kisses.
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Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Stone were more coy as they offered waves while speeding along the carpet. Sterling K. Brown smile shyly at the ground as a group congratulated him on "Paradise" Season 2.
Emotional Seth Rogen turns to the late Catherine O'Hara's friends
Rogen had"the very sad honor" of acceptingO'Hara's posthumous best female actor in a comedy series trophy for "The Studio." Unusually serious, Rogen gave a touching speech honoring O'Hara. Afterwards, "The Studio" honcho somberly made a beeline to O'Hara's "Best in Show" costar Parker Posey and gave the actress a long embrace.
Following their intense conversation, Rogen returned to his Apple TV show's table and, looking forlorn, kept to himself for a while.
How did Demi Moore sit with that massive tulle train?
The consummate professional, Demi Moore was not held back by her overflowing gown – a black Schiaparelli column gown with a massive, black-speckled white tulle tail affixed to the back. Once she'd made her way through the red carpet, Moore worked the ballroom, making a beeline to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos for hugs and hellos.
After exchanging greetings with Billy Bob Thornton and her other "Landman" costars, Moore faced the daunting task of fitting herself on a seat. She expertly accomplished this by gingerly lowering herself onto the chair that was turned sideways, allowing room for her poufy train.
Michael B. Jordan followed by screams of admiration as he exits after party
"Sinners" won the top prize, best ensemble in a motion picture, and best actor for star Michael B. Jordan at the Actor Awards. Revisit the excitement the cast felt at tonight's Actor Awards. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Michael B. Jordan reacts on stage as he accepts the award award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for "Sinners" at the 2026 Actor Awards." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"I don't even know where to begin. I wasn't expecting this at all," Michael B. Jordan said onstage on Sunday, March 1, after receiving the award from delightedly shocked presenter Viola Davis. After thanking his fellow nominees, Jordan reflected on his experience as a child actor longing to be part of the "club" of the Screen Actors Guild." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Viola Davis celebrates as she presents the award to Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Viola Davis and Michael B. Jordan share a moment onstage together." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Viola Davis watches Michael B. Jordan come to the stage to accept his award." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"That kid from New Jersey is standing here right now," Michael B. Jordan said. "Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"Just being in this room right now with all these people who saw me grow up in front of the camera ‒ I feel the love and support that you've always given me," he continued. "I just want to say thank you. This is pretty cool."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Li Jun Li, Lola Kirke, Francine Maisler, Michael B. Jordan and Jack O'Connell accept the outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture award for "Sinners."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The cast of "Sinners."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson and Wunmi Mosaku react to their win for best cast in a motion picture for "Sinners." " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"Sinners" director Ryan Coogler was all smiles at the 2026 Actor Awards." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"Sinners" actors Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan with their awards. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: Li Jun Li, Omar Benson Miller, Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, Michael B. Jordan, Jack O'Connell, Jayme Lawson, Miles Caton and Lola Kirke, winners of the outstanding performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award for "Sinners."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 'Sinners' wins big! See Michael B. Jordan make history at 2026 Actor Awards
"Sinners" won the top prize, best ensemble in a motion picture, and best actor forstar Michael B. Jordanat theActor Awards. Revisit the excitement the cast felt at tonight's Actor Awards.
"Sinners" was the Actor Awards big winner, with Michael B. Jordan shocking with a best actor win and the cast winning the top prize, best ensemble. Jordan was late arriving at the official after party, where he was besieged by fans and well-wishers. He stood with a big grin at a private table with both Actor Awards parked in front of him.
After 20 minutes, his security led what could best be described as a star extraction from the event. As Jordan stood outside awaiting his limousine, predominantly female fans several floors above him in the University of Southern California parking structure started screaming.
It was so protracted that waiting "Hacks" star Jean Smart compared it to seeing the Beatles live in concert. "Boys don't scream; girls do. Why is that?" Smart wondered.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Actor Awards with Michael B. Jordan celebrating, Seth Rogen mourning