Paul Mescal made a striking appearance at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles, joining co-stars Jessie Buckley and Jacobi Jupe for the evening event. The 30-year-old actor, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as William Shakespeare in Hamnet, looked sharp in a black suit paired with a silk shirt and necktie. He shared the moment with Jessie Buckley, 36, who is also nominated for Best Actress, as they enjoyed a luxurious dinner before the ceremony.
Jessie dazzled in a black and white Balenciaga gown, while 12-year-old Jacobi Jupe, who plays their onscreen son Hamnet, opted for a sparkly gold blazer. The film Hamnet is not only up for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress but also for the prestigious Cast In A Motion Picture Award, highlighting its strong ensemble performance.
This year’s ceremony has rebranded itself as The Actor Awards, aiming to strengthen its global identity and focus on honoring performers. The event will be streamed live on Netflix, offering awards across 28 categories, including film, television, and limited series. Each category typically features six nominees, except for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which includes eight contenders.
On the film side, One Battle After Another leads with seven nominations, closely followed by Sinners with five. The competition for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role is particularly fierce, with names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Jesse Plemons all in contention.
The race for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role is equally competitive, featuring Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, and Emma Stone for Bugonia. In supporting categories, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn are both nominated for One Battle After Another, while Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Miles Caton received recognition for their roles in Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Sinners respectively.
The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role lineup includes Odessa A’Zion, Ariana Grande, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor, showcasing a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents.
The Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category brings together powerhouse ensembles from Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Sinners, reinforcing the awards body’s commitment to celebrating acting excellence.
Actor Awards 2026 Nominees
FILM
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
– Frankenstein (Netflix)
– Hamnet (Focus Features)
– Marty Supreme (A24)
– One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
– Sinners (Warner Bros)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
– Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
– Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
– Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
– Chase Infinity – One Battle After Another
– Emma Stone – Bugonia
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
– Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
– Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
– Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
– Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
– Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
– Miles Caton – Sinners
– Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
– Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
– Paul Mescal – Hamnet
– Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
– Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme
– Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
– Amy Madigan – Weapons
– Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
– Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
– F1 (Apple Original Films)
– Frankenstein (Netflix)
– Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount) – WINNER
– One Battle After Another (Warner Bros)
– Sinners (Warner Bros)
TELEVISION
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES
– The Diplomat (Netflix)
– Landman (Paramount+)
– The Pitt (HBO Max)
– Severance (Apple TV)
– The White Lotus (HBO)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
– Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
– Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
– Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
– Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
– Noah Wyle – The Pitt
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
– Britt Lower – Severance
– Parker Posey – The White Lotus
– Keri Russell – The Diplomat
– Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
– Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES
– Abbott Elementary (ABC)
– The Bear (FX/Hulu)
– Hacks (HBO Max)
– Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
– The Studio (Apple TV)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
– Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
– Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
– Ted Danson – Inside Man
– Seth Rogen – The Studio
– Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
– Kathryn Hahn – The Studio
– Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
– Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
– Jean Smart – Hacks
– Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
– Jason Bateman – Black Rabbit
– Owen Cooper – Adolescence
– Stephen Graham – Adolescence
– Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story
– Matthew Rhys – The Beast In Me
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
– Claire Danes – The Beast In Me
– Erin Doherty – Adolescence
– Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
– Christine Tremarco – Adolescence
– Michelle Williams – Dying For Sex
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
– Andor (Disney+)
– Landman (Paramount+)
– The Last of Us (HBO) – WINNER
– Squid Game (Netflix)
– Stranger Things (Netflix)
