Colin Farrell Scores SAG Win Following Jamie Lee Curtis' COVID Accusation

Colin Farrell took home his first SAG Award on Sunday night, winning Best Actor in a Limited Series for his role in MAX's "The Penguin."

The moment wasn’t without a bit of humor, as presenter Jamie Lee Curtis made a playful jab before announcing Colin Farrell's name.

"And the Actor goes to… the man who gave me COVID at the Golden Globes: Colin Farrell," Curtis quipped as she opened the envelope.

Farrell, never one to shy away from a quick-witted response, took the joke in stride. “Guilty as charged,” he said with a laugh, before throwing his "Banshees of Inisherin" co-star under the bus. “But Brendan Gleeson f-cking gave it to me! So I was just spreading the love.”

Farrell’s SAG win adds to the growing list of accolades he has received for his portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin.

During his acceptance speech, Farrell also made sure to acknowledge his family, giving a heartfelt shoutout to his loved ones.

“My sister Catherine, my sister Claudine, my brother Eamon, my mom Rita, my dad Eamon, and of course, the two people in my life who have made my life so much more special and so much more meaningful, so much more joyful than I ever truly thought possible: my son James and son Henry,” he said.

For those unfamiliar, Farrell has two sons. He welcomed his first, James Padraig Farrell, in September 2003 with model Kim Bordenave. His second son, Henry Tadeusz Farrell, was born in October 2009 with his ex, Polish actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuś.

In a previous interview with PEOPLE Magazine, Farrell opened up about how fatherhood has been the most meaningful part of his life. “I don’t know if I feel pride, to be honest with you, which is not to say I’m not a prideful person. I do feel pride in my life,” he said. “I feel very proud of my kids and who they are as men and watching them navigate the world.”

During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Colin Farrell took a moment to express his deep appreciation for the "The Penguin" team and the larger acting community. Addressing the audience filled with his peers, Farrell reflected on the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the unique magic of the craft.

“So many of you I grew up watching on television, film," he shared. "So many I've worked with over the years and shared in the spirit of collaborative curiosity and all the stuff that we fail at doing and we succeed at doing, and none of it is ever quantifiable."

He continued, "And that's the beautiful thing and the annoying thing about what we do. It's just unquantifiable, it's play time. You don't get to fully grow up. You get to kind of keep the dream of a child alive, to try to figure out what it is to be human, and it's so much fun."

Farrell went on to acknowledge the incredible cast and crew behind "The Penguin," as well as his fellow nominees, emphasizing the camaraderie and mutual support within the industry. “We all support each other,” he said, highlighting the sense of unity among actors.

Earlier this year, he took home a Golden Globe for the role, and both he and co-star Cristin Milioti earned Critics’ Choice Awards for their performances.

Following his Golden Globe win, Farrell was asked about joining the ranks of legendary actors who have portrayed iconic DC villains, including Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix, both of whom won Academy Awards for their portrayals of the Joker.

“You mentioned two actors who are, I think, for my money, two of the most extraordinarily talented and gifted and just brilliant artists in films that I’ve ever had the fortune to observe and be affected by,” Farrell said at the time.

“What Heath did in Chris Nolan’s 'The Dark Knight' was extraordinary and will live on for future generations," he added. "And what [Phoenix] did with the Joker, as exemplified by all the awards that he won at the Oscars, was extraordinary.”

Farrell was up against strong competition in the category, including Javier Bardem ("Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"), Kevin Kline ("Disclaimer"), Andrew Scott ("Ripley"), and Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer").

Meanwhile, Jamie Lee Curtis turned heads on the SAG Awards red carpet, embracing old Hollywood glamour in a dazzling Dolce & Gabbana black sequined gown. The dramatic look featured a feathered top cascading down her arms into statement sleeves, adding an extra touch of elegance.

Keeping the focus on the gown, Curtis accessorized minimally, opting for silver and black stud earrings from Cathy Waterman. Her beauty look was equally effortless, with makeup artist Grace Ahn creating a glowing complexion, fluttery lashes, and a soft lip.