2026 Actor Awards Nominations: Notable Snubs and Surprises
The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards have been announced, with some notable snubs including Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked” and Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent.” Other surprising omissions include Dwayne Johnson in “The Smashing Machine,” Adam Sandler in “Jay Kelly,” and the entire cast of “Sentimental Value.” Foreign-language movies and performances were completely left out of the 2026 races, marking a significant snub.
Cynthia Erivo, who received critical acclaim for her performance in “Wicked: For Good,” missed out on a nomination at the Actor Awards, despite being recognized at the Golden Globes. Her co-star, Ariana Grande, did secure a nomination in the supporting actress category for the same film.
Wagner Moura, a frontrunner for an Oscar nomination for his role in “The Secret Agent,” was also snubbed by the Actor Awards. Despite winning best actor honors at Cannes and receiving nominations from other award shows, Moura did not make the cut for this particular event.
Adam Sandler, who was previously nominated in the best supporting actor categories at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards for “Jay Kelly,” was also left out of the Actor Awards nominations. The film’s leading man, George Clooney, and the rest of the star-studded cast were also snubbed in the main ensemble category.
The Actor Awards are decided by two committees of 2,000 members each, one for TV nominations and one for film nominations. The total voting body for the awards consists of 22,000 SAG-AFTRA members, making it the largest voting organization in Hollywood. In comparison, the Academy that votes on the Oscars has only 11,000 members.
To see the full list of 2026 nominees, visit the official website of the Actor Awards. The snubs in this year’s nominations have sparked discussions about the diversity and inclusivity of the awards season, as well as the impact of international performances on the recognition of actors in Hollywood.