Martin Short Wins First SAG Award, Misses Due to COVID

At the 2025 SAG Awards, Martin Short won his first Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building.' Despite his absence due to contracting COVID-19 at the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special, Short expressed gratitude in a statement, praising the honor of being recognized by his peers. The show also won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with Selena Gomez accepting the award. Steve Martin, Short's co-star, was also absent because of a scheduling conflict. This ceremony marked a significant achievement for Short, who had been nominated multiple times previously, and it positions him as a strong contender for upcoming awards, including the Emmys.