Sarah Snook took home two major honours as she led the winners at the 2026 AACTA Awards.
The Australian actress, 38, was among the Australian A-listers to be honoured at the ceremony, alongside the likes of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
She was honoured with the AACTA Trailblazer Award, with her Succession co-star paying tribute to her as he presented her with the gong.
“She is the real deal, the absolute real, real deal,” he gushed.
“She’s extraordinary, how she does it, I don’t know, she’s always present, she’s always there and her range is extraordinary.”
“Thanks to all the parents, and all the mums and that dad there.”
Elsewhere, Margot Robbie was named the Favourite Australian Actress by the public, while Jacob Elordi won in the respective male category.
In the publicly voted categories, Robert Irwin was crowned Favourite Media Personality, and Favourite Film went to Wicked: For Good.
In the main awards, smash hit series The Narrow Road to the Deep North secured nine victories, including Jacob Elordi for Best Lead Actor in a Drama.
Bring Her Back dominated the film category with 10 victories, while Apple Cider Vinegar was crowned as Best Miniseries.
A whole host of A-list guests were in attendance on the night, including Sarah Snook, Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha, Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery, Delta Goodrem, Andy Lee, Rove McManus and Aisha Dee.
Who hosted the 2026 AACTA Awards?
Celeste Barber hosted the 2026 AACTA Awards.
The comedian, 43, took over the reins from Russell Crowe, who served as the ceremony’s host in 2025.
What are the 2026 AACTA Awards?
The 2026 AACTA Festival takes place from Wednesday, February 4, until Sunday, February 8, and honours a whole host of Australian film and TV talents.
The prestigious awards celebrate the very best of Australian cinema, with the main AACTA Awards ceremony having aired on Friday, February 6.
The AACTA Awards Industry Gala kicked things off on February 4, followed by the AACTA Festival Industry Conference Day on February 5.
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert will also premiere over the weekend, as will Phoebe Tonkin’s new release, Two Years Later.
There will also be events featuring Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha, Succession’s Sarah Snook and Stranger Things’ Dacre Montgomery over the five-day festival.
See the full list of events here.
Where can I watch the 2026 AACTA Awards?
The 2026 AACTA Awards were broadcast in Australia on Channel 10 at 7.30pm AEDT on Friday, February 6.
A special extended broadcast will also be available from 7.30pm on Saturday, February 7, on BINGE and Foxtel.
