White Lotus Stars Shine at The Actor Awards
White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Leslie Bibb made a stunning appearance at The Actor Awards in Los Angeles, where they reunited on the red carpet. The event, which has rebranded this year, is designed to highlight the talents of actors across film, television, and limited series.
Aimee Lou Wood, 32, who played Chelsea in the third season of the HBO drama, turned heads in a baby blue chiffon off-the-shoulder dress. She opted for a minimalist look, choosing not to wear a necklace, allowing her outfit to speak for itself. Her stylish Jimmy Choo sandals added an extra touch of elegance to her ensemble.
Leslie Bibb, 52, who portrayed Kate in the same show, dazzled in a silver sequinned gown adorned with a floral design. She enhanced her look with diamond chandelier earrings and a cocktail ring, making her presence unforgettable. The pair shared a laugh as they entered the star-studded ceremony, clearly enjoying their reunion.
The ceremony, now known as The Actor Awards, aims to align with its iconic statuette ‘The Actor,’ sharpen its global identity, and keep the spotlight on performers honoring their peers. Kristen Bell returns as host for the third time, having previously emceed in 2018 and 2025. According to show-runner and executive producer Jon Brockett, “Having Kristen return to host feels like welcoming back a member of the family. One you actually want to hang out with.”
Streaming live on Netflix, the ceremony will present awards across 28 categories, with six nominees in each race except Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which features eight contenders.
Film Nominations
On the film side, One Battle After Another leads with seven nominations, followed closely by Sinners with five. The race for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role is particularly competitive, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons for Bugonia.
The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role category includes 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 both received nominations for One Battle After Another, while Jacob Elordi earned recognition for Frankenstein. Paul Mescal was nominated for Hamnet, and Miles Caton for Sinners in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role race.
The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role lineup includes Odessa A’Zion for Marty Supreme, Ariana Grande for Wicked: For Good, Amy Madigan for Weapons, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, and Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another—a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers.
The Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category brings ensemble firepower from Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Sinners, underscoring how actor-driven this awards body remains.
Television Nominations
Television also had its own battleground, with The Studio dominating the comedy front with five nominations, cementing its status as an actors’ favorite.
Film Categories
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 Categories
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)
