Amy Madigan Wins SAG Award for 'Weapons' Role

Actress compares trophy to Ken doll, shouts out unions and castmates

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Amy Madigan won the Outstanding Supporting Actress award at the SAG Awards for her role as Aunt Gladys in the film 'Weapons'. In her acceptance speech, Madigan expressed her surprise at the nomination and win, having been a union member for a long time. She shouted out her castmates, the ensemble, and the film's director Zach Cregger, as well as the casting director Allison Jones. Madigan also compared the experience of holding the SAG trophy to playing with a Ken doll as a child.

Why it matters

Madigan's win recognizes her acclaimed performance in the hit film 'Weapons', which has been praised for its ensemble cast. Her shoutout to unions and the filmmaking community underscores the collaborative nature of acting and the importance of organized labor in the industry.

The details

In her acceptance speech, Madigan performed the iconic 'Weapons' run that the children demonstrate in the movie. She expressed her pride in being a union member and said the guild would never be 'busted'. Madigan thanked her castmates, including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and the child actors, as well as the film's director and casting director.

  • The SAG Awards ceremony took place on March 2, 2026.

The players

Amy Madigan

An American actress who won the Outstanding Supporting Actress award at the 2026 SAG Awards for her role as Aunt Gladys in the film 'Weapons'.

Zach Cregger

The director of the film 'Weapons', which Madigan starred in.

Allison Jones

The casting director for the film 'Weapons'.

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What they’re saying

“I've been doing this a long ass time, and I have never been nominated by the SAG committee, and by the guild. I'm a proud member, and I keep getting asked tonight, 'Well, what is it about this night?' And I said, 'Because actors love other actors. They just love being with them. We want to be working with them. We want to look up at them and just go, man, you guys are so good.'”

— Amy Madigan, Actress (Deadline)

“I did terrorize them, but I let them rip me apart, so it was okay. It truly is the ensemble. And I just want to thank, of course, Zach Cregger, for this great honor.”

— Amy Madigan, Actress (Deadline)

What’s next

Madigan's win at the SAG Awards is likely to boost her profile and lead to more high-profile acting opportunities in the future.

The takeaway

Madigan's heartfelt and humorous acceptance speech highlighted the collaborative nature of acting and the importance of unions in the industry. Her win recognizes her acclaimed performance in 'Weapons' and her long career as a respected character actress.