SAG Awards 2014: Show highlights

Matthew McConaughey accepts the award for performance by a male actor in a leading role for his part in the film “Dallas Buyers Club.” “Oh this feels good, thank you!” McConaughey says.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Cate Blanchett accepts the award for female actor in a leading role for her work in “Blue Jasmine.” After an absence in film, Blanchett says, “Thank you for welcoming me back in this way.”   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Lupita Nyong’o wins her first ever SAG Award for female actor in a supporting actress for “12 Years a Slave.” “Yay!” she exclaims. “Being recognized by fellow actors is an honor of the highest order.” She also gives thanks to director of “12 Years a Slave” Steve McQueen.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

“Dallas Buyers Club” actress Jennifer Garner announces the nominees for male actor in a supporting role.

Jared Leto wins his first ever SAG Award for supporting actor for “Dallas Buyers Club.” He thanks the SAG-AFTRA union, whom he calls the “wonderful tribe of dreamers,” and he also thanks his mother, who he calls the “hottest date in town,” for instilling in him “the power of dreams.” Leto dedicates this award to those living with HIV/AIDs.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“Scandal” actress Kerry Washington and “House of Cards” actor Kevin Spacey announce the nominees for female actor in a comedy series.  (Frank Micelotta / Invision / AP)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts the award for female actor in a comedy series for “Veep” in a fun way. She confuses her SAG statuette for an Academy Award.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“NCIS” actress Pauley Perrette and “Intelligence” actor Josh Holloway announce the nominees for male actor in a comedy series.   (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Ty Burrell wins the award for male actor in a comedy series for sitcom “Modern Family.” He jokingly talks about his book, “Acting, How to Do It Good.” Then comes his advice: five simple steps for success, including being a “needy extrovert.”  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” actors Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker introduce their historical film.  (Frank Micelotta / Invision / AP)

“Inside Llewyn Davis” actor John Goodman announces the nominees for ensemble in a comedy series.   (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The cast of “Modern Family” accepts the award for ensemble in a comedy series. Sophia Vergara takes the helm and says the honor is “mind-blowing because we respect all of you and because I can barely speak English.”   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Terrence Howard speaks on stage.  (Frank Micelotta / Invision / AP)

Helen Mirren accepts the award for female actor in a television movie or miniseries. “Goodness, me I am unprepared,” she says. One look at her SAG award, and she says, “I love this little guy, he’s so sexy, isn’t he?” she remarks. Adding, “I don’t feel SAG-y; I feel quite perky.”   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“Saving Mr. Banks” actress Emma Thompson and “August: Osage County” actor Ewan McGregor announce the nominees for actor in a television movie or miniseries.

Michael Douglas accepts the award for male actor in a television movie or miniseries. He called the moment “bittersweet.” “My partner in crime (Matt Damon), I know we’ve gone head-to-head, but the truth is, and you know it, I’m nowhere without Matt Damon,” Douglas says. Adding, Matt Damon “had the courage to stand by when I was sick and we had to wait another year” to complete the film.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

“August: Osage County” actresses Meryl Streep, left, and Julia Roberts introduce their film.  (Frank Micelotta / Invision / AP)

SAG President Ken Howard speaks onstage.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Rita Moreno leaps to the stage to accept the Life Achievement Award from Morgan Freeman. “I’m breathless, I’m so bloody happy,” she says.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“The Mindy Project” actress Mindy Kaling and “August: Osage County’s” James Marsden announce the nominees for female actor in a drama series, and accept the award for Maggie Smith of “Downton Abbey.”   (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Sasha Alexander, left, and Clark Gregg announce the nominees for actor in a drama series.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Bryan Cranston of “Breaking Bad” wins the award for male actor in a drama series, and perhaps mockingly sings, “I won a SAG award.” He says he’s had many “crappy” jobs in his life, and is appreciative to be an actor.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“12 Years a Slave” actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o, Benedict Cumberbatch and Sarah Paulson introduce their historical biopic film.   (Frank Micelotta / Invision / AP)

“Captain Phillips” actor Tom Hanks remembers actors who have died.

The cast of AMC’s “Breaking Bad” accepts the award for ensemble in a drama series. Bryan Cranston thanks show creator Vince Gilligan, saying, “You wrote a beautiful story for us to tell. We are at the mercy of your words.”

“30 Rock” actress Tina Fey announces the nominees for ensemble in a drama series.   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Matthew McConaughey, left, and Jared Leto introduce their film “Dallas Buyers Club.”   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Jennifer Lawrence announces the nominees for performance by a male actor in a leading role, and has a hard time opening the envelope.   (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Jennifer Lawrence hands Matthew McConaughey the award for performance by a male actor in a leading role for his part in the film “Dallas Buyers Club.”   (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

“Last Vegas” actor Robert De Niro announces the nominees for female actor in a leading role.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Actor-director Ben Affleck announces the nominees for motion picture.

“Behind the Candelabra” and “Lone Survivor” actor Matt Damon announces the first nominees of the night for female actor in a supporting role.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)