Melissa McCarthy stole the show at last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards by impishly cajoling Billie Eilish to sign her forehead on stage. The comedic actress offered the singer a Sharpie pen and joked that Eilish might hesitate to “ruin” her “pretty face.” Eilish then started writing on McCarthy’s forehead, prompting McCarthy to ask her whether she and Finneas, her brother and musical collaborator, would collaborate in the future. Eilish cut her off with a laugh and covered her mouth.
Despite the playful antics, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer garnered the most attention at the SAG Awards. Its success and acclaim at various ceremonies put it in contention to win Best Picture accolades at the upcoming Oscars. The film won Best Film Cast, while actors Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. also received awards.
Eilish, meanwhile, has already finished mastering her third album, according to her recent announcement. She shared that the creative process of the upcoming record was different from her previous work. During an appearance as a guest on Dua Lipa’s At Your Service podcast, she described how everything about the new album had changed, from her voice to her presence in the room. Eilish acknowledged the difficulty of moving beyond tried-and-true methods when they no longer work, admitting that she’s struggled to accept change as part of the creative process.
Although Oppenheimer may continue to dominate the awards season, McCarthy’s brazen request and Eilish’s playful yet fearless response typify the subversive vibe that often elevates the SAG Awards into one of the season’s most beloved ceremonies
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