Betty White pulls off a surprise win at the SAG

Four weeks ago, as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nominations were announced, I posted an entry in the blog titled The curious case of Betty White. 

The immediate reason was White's surprise nomination in the Best TV Comedy Actress category for her role in Hot in Cleveland, but I also elaborated on her unique television career, which has spanned over seven decades.

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The King's Speech wins at SAG Awards

The King's Speech continues its smooth run in the Best Picture race to the Oscars after its double win last night at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Colin Firth was named Best Actor, while the film's overall cast took top honors with the Best Ensemble Award, the de facto equivalent to a Best Picture prize.

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The curious case of Betty White

When the 17th Annual Screen Actors nominations were announced on December 16, many observers pointed out at Hilary Swank's nod in the Best Film Actress category for her performance as Betty Ann Waters in Conviction as the biggest surprise of this year's awards.

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