‘Cutest thing ever’: Austin Butler lauded for helping Sally Field, 76, onstage at SAG Awards 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Austin Butler proved he was every inch the gentleman as he chivalrously did the honor of escorting some of the gorgeous ladies onstage during the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Attended by a star-studded guest list, the 29th Annual SAG Awards were held on Sunday, February 26, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, California.
The ‘Elvis’ star, 31, was sitting at the front of the room when Sally Field, 76, was making her way to the stage to collect her Lifetime Achievement Award from Andrew Garfield. Butler quickly rushed to her side to make sure she got onstage OK. The gentleman in a dashing red suit firmly held Field’s hand and gently led her up the stairs so she could deliver her acceptance speech. The ‘Forrest Gump’ star then thanked Butler for his gracious act before she gave Garfield a long warm hug, Hollywood Life reported.
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Later on, the ‘Carrie Diaries' star again displayed his courteous nature when Jennifer Coolidge received the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for 'The White Lotus'. Butler offered assistance to Coolidge as she made her way to the front of the room. The star held her hand and made sure the actress was safely onstage without tripping on the stairs.
Austin butler and Andrew Garfield with sally field🙌🏻 #andrewgarfield #sallyfield #austinbutler #SAGAwards #sag pic.twitter.com/KcHkAKTv8H
— Cinema Area (@cinemas_22) February 27, 2023
'AUSTIN BUTLER BEING A SWEETHEART'
Butler’s kind gestures soon garnered immense social media attention with many users praising him for his chivalrous nature. “Austin Butler kindly helping ladies up the steps to the stage when he isn’t even sitting next to it is so pure," a user tweeted. “Austin Butler walking Sally Field on stage was the cutest thing ever #SAGAwards,” a second user said while a third added, “Austin Butler offering his arm for people walking up to the stage is very important to me. #SAGAwards." “AUSTIN BUTLER BEING A SWEETHEART PART 2!!!” another user said while sharing a video of Butler helping Coolidge.
AUSTIN BUTLER BEING A SWEETHEART PART 2!!! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/0hljdslima
— kenya⚡️ (@butlerbliss_) February 27, 2023
Austin Butler kindly helping ladies up the steps to the stage when he isn’t even sitting next to it is so pure 🥺 #SAGAwards
— Jamie N (@TivoliFalcon) February 27, 2023
Austin Butler offering his arm for people walking up to the stage is very important to me. #SAGAwards
— Amanda (@xojonasboysxo) February 27, 2023
Austin Butler walking Sally Field on stage was the cutest thing ever #SAGAwards
— daily austin butler 💭 (@archivebutler) February 27, 2023
Austin Butler nominated for Best Actor award
It was a big night for Butler as he earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his tremendous portrayal of Elvis Presley in ‘Elvis’. However, he lost to Brendan Fraser, who took home the award for his performance in ‘The Whale’. For the star-studded event, Butler donned a maroon suit that helped him stand out among many stars, who wore black tuxes.
Butler's nomination comes after he took home a Golden Globe for his performance in 'Elvis', for which he received critical acclaim. He is also nominated for a Best Actor Oscar.