Actors voice support for Screen Actor's Guild

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Firth, Portman, Bale, Leo win Screen Actors prizes
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer © 2011 The Associated Press
Jan. 30, 2011, 9:42PM

"The King's Speech" leads Oscar contenders with 12 nominations, among them best picture and actor for Firth, who has been the awards favorite virtually since the film premiered at festivals half a year ago.

"Until today, I would say probably, if ever I felt that I had a trophy which has told me that something's really happening for me, it was my SAG card," said Firth, who plays Queen Elizabeth's dad, George VI, as he takes the throne in the 1930s while struggling to overcome a debilitating stammer.

"Growing up in England, it's not something you expect to see in your wallet, really," Firth continued. "And so it has this glow, and I used to flash it around, hoping it would get me female attention, entry into nightclubs and top-level government departments. It didn't."

Many winners had gushing words for the protection and fellowship their union offers.

"I've been working since I was 11 years old, and SAG has taken care of me," said Portman, who won for her role as a ballerina losing her grip on reality. "They made sure I wasn't working too long and made sure I got an education while I was working."
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/7405355.html

Unions, yes. (And if you haven't seen "The Kings Speech" get yourself to a matinee - it's wonderful)

[monmouth]

1. Ahhh, Mr. Darcy. Be still my heart....n/t

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

2. lol! I have such a crush on him and he made it even stronger with last nights speech.

[patricia92243]

4. My sentiments exactly! :)

[TBF]

5. lol - yes, that too. :) nt

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

3. I watched last night and it was wonderful to hear such great union support!

[xchrom]

6. Awesome. nt