2015 SAG Awards: 5 Things You Have to Know Before Tonight's Show

From notable nominees to Debbie Reynolds’ special award, get the details about the A-list show

By Mike Vulpo Jan 25, 2015 2:00 PMTags
Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch, J.K. Simmons, Palm SpringsMichael Buckner/Getty Images

You survived the Golden Globes but guess what, we're just getting started!

The 2015 SAG Awards have arrived and all eyes are on tonight's ceremony to see which movies and stars may become Oscar favorites. No pressure tonight, ladies and gentlemen!

Airing this evening at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on TBS and TNT, the star-studded affair will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will also recognize the best in TV.

Before you tune in to the big show and E!'s Live From the Red Carpet, we're giving you a preview of all the glitz and glamour coming in just a few hours! It's going to be a fabulous show, folks!

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1. Debbie Reynolds' Special Award: She's received Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe nominees. In addition, the 82-year-old has starred in more than 50 films, two Broadway shows and two TV series. Let's just say this woman is more than deserving of the 51st Life Achievement Award. An added treat? Daughter Carrie Fisher will present the prestigious trophy tonight.

2. Predicting Oscar Winners: PSA to all nominees: If you win big tonight, you may be one giant step closer to obtaining an Oscar. In three of the past four years, all four actors who won SAG Awards went on to win Oscars. If you want your Academy Award predictions to be on point, we suggest watching.

3. Seating Chart Revealed: So many tables to visit, so little time. According to USA Today, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Viola Davis will be sitting at the same table. Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon will be chairs away from Jared Leto. You know what to do now, cameramen! 

4. Not Nominated? No Problem: If your favorite movie or TV star isn't nominated for a huge award, that doesn't mean they aren't invited to tonight's big show! Hollywood favs including Matthew McConaughey, Lenny Kravitz, Rashida Jones (Parks & Rec forever, y'all) and Bryan Cranston are just a few of the special presenters viewers can expect.

5. Birdman vs. Boyhood: Unlike the Golden Globes where movie awards are divided up between dramas and musicals/comedies, the SAG Awards only have one. As a result, casts from Birdman, Boyhood and The Imitation Game will be competing for best ensemble, actor and actress categories. It's a tight race, but somebody has to win!

Watch Live From the Red Carpet: The 2015 SAG Awards tonight at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT.

Plus, get the Fashion Police ruling on all of the night's fashion on Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on E!