At the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the film based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel about African-American maids taking a stand during the Civil Rights era garnered three top awards.
As the industry gathered to honor its own on Sunday, January 29th, Viola Davis was glowing as she accepted the coveted statue for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in "The Help." According to MailOnline, the 46-year-old actress revealed that her role model as a little girl was Cecelia Tyson, now 78. "I was eight-years-old when I decided to be an actor and I am just so privileged to be gazing on the beautiful face of the woman who inspired me that beautiful day and that’s Cecilia Tyson," she said.
Octavia Spencer wept as she picked up her award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Minny Jackson in "The Help." The movie also nabbed the honor for best ensemble cast.
Other big news from the ceremony included 75-year-old Mary Tyler Moore's Lifetime Achievement Award, 90-year-old Betty White's second consecutive win as TV's outstanding comedy actress, Alec Baldwin at 53 snagging his sixth straight win for outstanding lead in a TV comedy series, and Christopher Plummer at 82 taking the award for best supporting actor for his role in the father-son film "Beginners." If Plummer goes on to win an Oscar for that same role, he'll be the oldest actor ever to get an Academy Award, besting current titleholder Jessica Tandy by two years.
