Haley Lu Richardson and Antonia Gentry.Photo: HBO; Netflix
TheScreen Actors Guild Awardshas selected a new set of ambassadors ahead of its 29th annual ceremony!
On Wednesday, it was announced that actressesHaley Lu RichardsonandAntonia Gentrywill step into the role. According toSAG, the duo was chosen because they’re “actors who exemplify the utmost values of the profession and are positive role models for the next generation of performers.”
“These individuals actively use their platform to advocate for humanitarian and public service endeavors,” the release continued.
The White Lotusstar, 27, andGinny & Georgiastar, 25, will have a “special role” for awards, not only presenting on the show but also providing viewers with “exclusive behind-the-scenes access” to the ceremony, which honors the year’s best performances in movies and television.
Antonia Gentry.netflix
Gentry is known for playing the titular character Ginny in the Netflix original seriesGinny & Georgia,while Richardson most recently starred as Portia in season two ofThe White Lotus. The HBO dramedy series was renewed for a third season in Nov. 2022.
Last month, theSAG Awards' Instagram accountrevealed the contents of this year’s swag bagfor nominees, including a congratulations card, a Calm app subscription, Tony’s Chocoloney bars and a selection ofCharlotte Tilburyproducts.
Richardson helped announcethis year’s nomineeslast month alongsideEmily in ParisactressAshley Parklive on Instagram. Those receiving a nod include Richardson’sWhite Lotusco-starJennifer Coolidge,Viola DavisforThe Woman KingandAdam SandlerforHustle.
80 For BradystarSally Fieldwill receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and stream live on Netflix’sYouTube channelat 8 p.m. ET.
Kirsty Hatcher
source: people.com
