The number of celebrities making political remarks in the face of America's new presidency is growing and  Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards it was no exception.

The evening began with Ashton Kutcher introducing the event.

"Good evening SAG-AFTRA members and everyone at home and everyone in airports that belong in my America!", the actor began with enthusiasm. He was met with a round of applause and continued, "You are a part of the fabric of who we are and we love you and we welcome you!"

Mahershala Ali won the actor for Male Actor in a Supporting Role and at one point in his speech said,

"My mother is an ordained minister. I'm a Muslim. She didn't do backflips when I called her to tell her I converted 17 years ago. But I tell you now, we put things to the side, and I was able to -- I'm able to see her. She's able to see me. We love each other. The love has grown, and that stuff is minutia. It's not that important."


Orange is the New Black won for its Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, in which the entire cast of 37 went up to the stage to accept the award. A group of very diverse ladies (and men), provided a reminder of how ethnically and culturally diverse America is and how it came to be that way. Taylor Schilling, who plays Piper Chapman on the show was the main speaker for the entire cast. In her speech she stated,

"But mostly we'd like to say that we stand up here representing a diverse group of people representing generations of families who have sought a better life here from places like Nigeria, the Dominican Republic,... Puerto Rico, Columbia, Ireland, Brooklyn. [And] we know that it's going to be up to us and all of you probably, too, to keep telling stories that show what unites us is stronger than the forces that seek to divide us. Thank you so much."

But by far one of the most profound acceptance speeches of the night was by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus who won the actor for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in Veep, a Netflix original.

"I want you all to know that I am the daughter of an immigrant. My father fled religious persecution in Nazi-occupied France, and I'm an American patriot, and I love this country. And because I love this country, I am horrified by its blemishes. And this immigrant ban is a blemish and it is un-American. So I say to you this: Our sister guild the WGA made a statement today that I would like to read because I'm in complete agreeance (sic) with it. '"Our guilds are unions of story tellers who have always welcomed those from the nations and of varying beliefs who wish to share their creativity with America. We are grateful for them. We stand with them. And we will fight for them. Thank you very much."

Even on the carpet and outside of the acceptance speeches, actors were political. Such was exemplified by Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne. The Big Bang Theory actor held up a sign that read "REFUGEES WELCOME", whilst his partner Towne had the words  "LET THEM IN" painted across her bare chest just above her white gown. Prior to this Helberg tweeted about the American Civil Liberties Union, responsible for putting the temporary stay on Trump's immigration ban policy.

Sarah Paulson also gave a nod to the ACLU during her acceptance speech for her Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series, for her role in The People vs. O.J. Simpson:

"And I would like to make a plea for everyone if they can, any money they have to spare, please donate to the ACLU to protect the rights and liberties of people across this country. It's a vital, vital organization that relies entirely on our support. So, please, if you can. Thank you very much. Thank you."

Even William H. Macy gave a humorous mention to President Trump in his acceptance speech for the Netflix original series Shameless, in which he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series.

"I would like to go against the stream this evening and thank President Trump for making Frank Gallagher seem so normal."

The SAG Awards are meant to celebrate actors but the 23rd annual SAG Awards was a celebratory occasion that diverted to politics amidst Trump's immigration ban.