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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

SAG-AFTRA accused of ‘xenophobia’ after foreign-language films shut out of 2026 Actor Award nominations

The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is facing intense backlash after its slate of 2026 Actor Award nominees shockingly excluded all foreign-language films and performances.

Formerly known as the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards, which honor the best performances in film and TV productions over the past year, announced Wednesday the nominees for its March ceremony. Nominees are voted on by a committee made up of 2,000 randomly selected eligible SAG-AFTRA members. All eligible members of the 22,000-strong organization then vote for the winners.

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