Coronation Street actress Katy Cavanagh made a glamorous appearance at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, accompanied by her son Jacobi Jupe, who stars in the film Hamnet. The 52-year-old star, best known for playing Julie Carp in the ITV soap, looked strikingly different from her Weatherfield character in a sophisticated black sequinned gown.
A Family Affair on the Red Carpet
Katy Cavanagh's elegant dress featured a chic boat neckline, and she accessorised with vibrant emerald earrings and a bold red lipstick, creating a stunning contrast. Meanwhile, her 12-year-old son Jacobi Jupe looked dapper in a gold sequinned blazer paired with smart black trousers and a top. Jacobi portrays the title role in Hamnet, playing Shakespeare's son who tragically died at age eleven.
From Soap Star to Showbiz Momager
Cavanagh has reinvented herself as a showbiz 'momager', a blend of mother and manager, supporting both Jacobi and her eldest son Noah, aged 20. Noah is recognised for his role in A Quiet Place and also appears in Hamnet, making this a true family venture in the entertainment industry.
The Actor Awards: A Rebranded Celebration
The 32nd Annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, took place at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. This year, the ceremony rebranded as The Actor Awards to align with its iconic statuette 'The Actor', aiming to sharpen its global identity and keep the focus on performers honouring their peers.
Kristen Bell returned as host for the third time, having previously emceed in 2018 and 2025. Show-runner and executive producer Jon Brockett expressed enthusiasm, stating, 'Having Kristen return to host feels like welcoming back a member of the family. One you actually want to hang out with.'
Streaming and Categories
Streaming live on Netflix, the ceremony awarded honours across 28 categories in film, television, and limited series. Each category featured six nominees, except for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which had eight contenders.
Film Nominations Highlight Top Contenders
On the film side, One Battle After Another led with seven nominations, followed by Sinners with five. The race for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role included 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 was equally competitive, featuring 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.
Supporting Roles and Ensemble Power
In supporting categories, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn both earned nominations for One Battle After Another, while Jacob Elordi was recognised for Frankenstein, Paul Mescal 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 included 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, showcasing a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers.
The Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category highlighted ensemble firepower from Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Sinners, emphasising the actor-driven nature of these awards.
Television Categories Recognise Diverse Talent
In television, categories such as Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series featured The Diplomat, Landman, The Pitt, Severance, and The White Lotus. Comedy series ensembles included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio.
Notable individual nominations included Sterling K. Brown for Paradise in drama and Jean Smart for Hacks in comedy, among others. The stunt ensemble categories recognised shows like Andor, Landman, The Last of Us, Squid Game, and Stranger Things.
Overall, the 32nd Annual Actor Awards celebrated a wide array of talent, from established stars to rising actors, with Katy Cavanagh and her son Jacobi Jupe adding a personal touch to the glamorous event.
