Lance Joseph Martinez

A Month After Her Passing, Catherine O’Hara Wins at the 32nd SAG Awards

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<p>The<strong> 32nd Annual Actor Awards </strong>night was a bittersweet celebration as Canadian actress <strong>Catherine O’Hara</strong> was posthumously honored exactly a month after her passing on January 30, 2026.</p><p>The legendary actress took home the award for <strong>Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series</strong>, marking a heartfelt tribute to her final work.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772429124941[image] - 1043300.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @actoraward<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772429144867[image] - 5213672.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @actoraward</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Reports revealed that O’Hara had been hospitalized due to breathing difficulties and later succumbed to a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer identified as the underlying cause. Despite her untimely passing, her impact on the screen remained undeniable, particularly through her role in <strong>Apple TV</strong>’s hit satirical comedy series, <strong><em>The Studio.</em></strong></p><p>In the show, O’Hara portrayed <strong>Patty Leigh,</strong> the former studio head and mentor to Matt, delivering a performance that showcased her signature wit and sharp comedic timing. Sharing the screen with <strong>Seth Rogen</strong>,<strong></strong> she elevated every scene she appeared in, leaving a lasting impression on cast, crew, and fans alike.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVXU4-TiTKe/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A518554%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Accepting the award on O’Hara’s behalf, Rogen reflected on the honor with a mix of pride and sorrow.</p><p>“I was asked to assume the very sad honor of accepting this award on O’Hara’s behalf. I know she would have been honored to receive this award from her fellow performers, who I know she respected so much,” he said, also noting that he had won the male category for the same award.</p><p>He fondly remembered O’Hara’s generosity and dedication on set. “She knew she could destroy, and she wanted to destroy every day on set. And I haven’t said this to the other actors because I didn’t want them to get ideas, but pretty much every evening before she had a shooting day on our show, she would email me and Evan an email that always was pretty similar,” Rogen shared.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772429260228[image] - 9834104.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @michaelbuble</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The emails, he explained, contained revised versions of the scenes she appeared in, improving not only her own character’s moments but also enhancing the flow and humor of the entire episode. “One of those things does not have to come at the expense of the other in any way, shape, or form,” he added, praising her ability to lift everyone’s work while staying true to her craft.</p><p>Reflecting on O’Hara’s enduring legacy, Rogen concluded on how lucky we are today that we can see and be exposed to the talents Catherine had when it comes to acting, particularly in putting a laugh on our faces.</p><p>Catherine O’Hara’s posthumous Actor Awards win serves as a reminder of her unmatched brilliance, immortalizing her influence on comedy and inspiring both her peers and audiences worldwide.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772429340905[image] - 4073232.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @iamgabrielluna</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@michaelbuble </strong>and <strong>@actoraward</strong></p>

<p>It was a bittersweet night at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards as Catherine O’Hara was awarded Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series, a month after her passing.</p>

It was a bittersweet night at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards as Catherine O’Hara was awarded Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series, a month after her passing.

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A Month After Her Passing, Catherine O’Hara Wins at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published March 02, 2026 02:35 PM PHT

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Updated March 02, 2026 02:38 PM PHT

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