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01.21.26
STELLAN
HAS RECEIVED HIS FIRST OSCAR NOMINATION!
BEST
SUPPORTING ACTOR FOR "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
Today Joachim Trier’s
"Sentimental Value"
amassed nine nominations including Best Film,
Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and nods to all four key
cast members — Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, and Inga
Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Congratulations to all!
Upon receiving the good news,
Stellan said he was pleased that the film’s nine nominations will allow
the film’s ‘family’ to stick together on their campaign trail for a
little longer. "It means that we will keep together the traveling circus
that we’ve been doing now for six months," he said.
01.11.26
STELLAN
WINS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES!!!
BEST
SUPPORTING ACTOR FOR "SENTIMENTAL VALUE"
"I,
of course, was not prepared for this
because I thought that I was too old,"
he said as he took the stage. "I've
got to thank my wife, Megan Everett-Skarsgård. She’s been a brutal
support, tough lover, and very educational. And my children have been
very educational. I am playing a father that is a bad father, and my
children have really told me what a bad father is,"
he joked. "But most of all, I am very happy
for this because it is a small Norwegian film with no money for
advertising or anything that gets to see the world in this way."
Our Swede ended with a vote
of support for seeing "Sentimental Value"
and other films in theaters. "Hopefully you
will see it in the cinema because they are an extinguished species now.
In a cinema, where the lights go down and eventually your chair…the
pulse with some other people. That is magic. Cinema should be seen in
cinemas."
Aaron Couch of The Hollywood
Reporter wrote:
"Few actors can
boast being father to as many noteworthy stars as Stellan Skarsgård,
who counts Alexander and Bill Skarsgård
as among his eight children, along with Swedish actors Gustaf,
Valter, Ossian and Kolbjörn."
01.10.26
 Today
the British Academy of Film and Television Arts hosted the BAFTA
Tea Party honoring the best work of awards season. Stellan was present
with wife Megan at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Accompanied
by his wife, Stellan also attended the 24th Annual AARP Movies for
Grownups Awards at Four Seasons Hotel. He accepted the award for
Best Intergenerational Film for "Sentimental Value", along with
co-stars Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve, and Inga Ibsdotter
Lilleaas.
01.09.26
The
9th Astra Film Awards, presented by the Hollywood Creative
Alliance, took place today at the Sofitel Beverly Hills Hotel in Los
Angeles. Kudos goes to Stellan for winning Best Supporting Actor in the
drama category.
Stellan also attended the AFI
Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills today. Busy
schedule! He looks tired.
One more event! Stellan, along
with his wife, attended the Variety & Pre-Golden Globes Party at
the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills.
The
BAFTA Film Awards were announced today with "Sentimental Value"
receiving 8 nominations! And in contention on the supporting actor
longlist are Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob
Elordi (Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners), Paul Mescal
(Hamnet), Peter Mullan (I Swear), Sean Penn (One Battle
After Another), Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly), Andrew Scott (Blue
Moon), Alexander Skarsgard (Pillion) and Stellan Skarsgård
(Sentimental Value). Oh, no! Father and son are competing!
Personally, I would give it to Sean Penn.
The
best parties in Los Angeles are house parties. Naturally, W Magazine
and Louis Vuitton inaugurated the start of a long awards season with
a dinner party at a steel mansion perched high above Beverly Hills. Yes,
Stellan and Megan attended!Co-hosted by W Editor in Chief Sara Moonves
and Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière, the gathering
included a mix of actors, directors, and musicians who will reconvene on
Sunday at the Golden Globes.
On
Tuesday, January 6, Stellan attended Golden Eve when the
Golden Globes honored Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker. The
event was held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
01.06.26
The
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
ceremony was held on Sunday at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Both
Stellan and Alexander attended but sadly neither Skarsgård
went home with an award.
There was a clip posted by The
Wrap on X where Stellan was doing an interview and Alexander quietly
walked up behind him. For over a minute, Stellan did not realize that
his son was right behind him. The interviewer asked Alexander if he had
anything to add and that's when Stellan jumped around in surprise. There
was a tender moment when they kissed on the lips and embraced each
other. Very sweet!
12.15.25
 Here
are some comments from Cinemablend on CNN's televised interview between
Stellan and Alexander - "Oh, here we go, here we go! This is one
of the best exchanges I’ve ever seen on Actors on Actors. Seriously, the
humorously threatening facial expressions and quips Stellan Skarsgård is
giving his son show he’s not playing around here. There's a legitimately
competitive spirit at play here. At the same time, Alexander doesn't go
easy on his dad" Truly, I don't believe I've ever
seen this expression used in any of his screen performances.
Journalist
Harsha Panduranga of Evolve
Media has made some interesting comments about
Stellan. He notes that if the Swedish actor does receive an Oscar
nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Sentimental
Value", he could accomplish a feat never achieved in the awards'
history. It would be the first time that a performance from a
non-English language movie has been recognized in this category.
Therefore, if Stellan does make it to the list, it will be a historic
achievement. The nominations will be revealed on January 22, 2026.
Variety’s
Actors on Actors series was televised on CNN this month with two
Swedish actors appearing yesterday. How interesting that it was Stellan
and son Alexander! Long-time fans of the two would not have learned any
shocking revelations about the famous Skarsgård
family. The guys basically reflected on their careers and their
individual journeys to stardom.
Stellan did venture to say that he
thought Alex's decision to join the Swedish Army was done to provoke
him. Alex insisted he didn't sign up as a deliberate act of rebellion,
but rather a way to create his own path. It wasn't a conscious f*** you.
However, Stellan responded with "I felt f*****."
12.11.25
This weekend
the LA Times published an interview with six actors, who have
made praiseworthy films this year. Among them was Stellan. Since his
Golden Globes nomination, the hype is on and the media circus will go
nutso as usual. The answers Stellan gave were again not new. He has an
agenda he prefers to stick to no matter the question. He did a decent
reply when asked about his career choices and how they impacted his
family. He answered in regard to his father role in "Sentimental Value".
"I thought it had nothing to
do with me. This was a good escape. But my second son (Gustaf)
called me and said, 'You recognize yourself?' And I went, 'Uh, no.'
And, of course, I don’t recognize myself because he’s a different
kind of man. He’s an old-fashioned man in a sense, a 20th century
man. And I’m a 21st... I don’t think I’ve been away a lot, but
it made me think about, 'Have you been present?' Not really. I have
eight kids, which means there are eight different personalities, and
some kids need a lot of attention and some don’t. You’re imperfect,
but I’m sort of settled with that. My kids have to settle with it
too. They’re not perfect either."
You might recognize some of these
actors besides Stellan. I could pick out Jesse Plemons and Benicio Del
Toro, both so talented.
12.08.25
The
GOLDEN GLOBES NOMINATIONS were announced today, and lo and behold,
SENTIMENTAL VALUE received 8! Holy Moses! And even better news, Stellan
received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor! Way to go! Winners will
be announced on January 11th on CBS.
NOMINATIONS for SENTIMENTAL VALUE:
Best
Picture
Best
Performance by a Female Actor - Renate Reinsve
Best
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Inga Ibsdotter
Lilleaas & Elle Fanning
Best
Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Stellan Skarsgård
Best
Director - Joachim Trier
Best
Motion Picture - Non-English Language - Norway
Best
Screenplay - Eskil Vogt & Joachim Trier
 The
Sweden Herald's headline read "Skarsgård Praised by Film Critics".
Yesterday the LAFCA - Los Angeles Film Critics Association
conducted their 51st annual kudos honoring excellence on both
sides of the screen. Stellan was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his
role of Gustav Borg in "Sentimental Value". The LAFCA is
represented by LA-based professional film critics working in the local
print and electronic media. Congrats, Stellan!
The
Critics Choice Association (CCA) posted their nominations on
December 5th and "Sentimental Value" did very well. The winners will be
announced on January 4th. "One Battle after Another" picked up twice as
many and I'm afraid that film will dominate the award season.
Best Picture
Best Actress – Renate Reinsve
Best Supporting Actor – Stellan Skarsgård
Best Supporting Actress – Elle Fanning
Best Supporting Actress – Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Best Director – Joachim Trier
Best Original Screenplay – Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
12.03.25
A father and
son evening! Yes, they were both nominated for a Gotham Film Award
and both lost. The ceremony was held on Monday evening in New York City.
Alexander was nominated for his role as Ray in "Pillion", while Stellan
was recognized for his performance in "Sentimental Value" as Gustav
Borg. There were 10 nominations in all and the "Outstanding Supporting
Performance" award went to actress Wunmi Mosaku from "Sinners."
Both men look mighty fashionable
with Alex wearing a sparkling pink blazer by Valentino and Stellan
wearing Dolce & Gabbana. I couldn't find any official photo of the duo
but someone obviously caught them sharing a
conversation.
Mamma-Mia co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Stellan reunited to present director Harry Lighton with the
Best Adapted Screenplay award for Alex's film "Pillon".
One of my favorite photos was
Stellan with Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, the star of "No Other Choice",
directed by Park Chan-Wook ("Old Boy"). For the past few years, I have been glued to
Korean movies and have seen all of Lee's films.
Updated 12/8/25: So happy that Lee Byung-hun
received a nomination for Best Performance by a Male Actor in "No Other
Choice", which received a nomination for Best Picture and for Best
Motion Picture - Non-English language.
11.20.25
Stellan
joined Pierce Brosnan at the GQ Men of the Year Awards at 180
Thames in London on November 18. During the event, the Mamma-Mia
co-stars posed together while photographers snapped pictures. The photos
convey an intimate camaraderie that obviously developed during the
production of two films. Stellan is wearing a black jacket and matching slacks while Pierce opted
for more formal wear with a handsome pinstripe suit.
11.18.25
On November
16, both Stellan and Alex attended the annual Governors Awards at
Ovation Hollywood's Ray Dolby Ballroom. The event celebrates the
honorary Oscars conferred by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences' Board of Governors. While Stellan stuck with a classic
tux by Zegna, Alex made headlines for his fashion statement by wearing
bright red nail polish.
11.16.25
Yesterday an
event called Deadline Contenders Film was held at the Directors Guild of
America in Los Angeles. In attendance was the director of "Sentimental
Value" Joachim Trier,
as well as Stellan, Elle Fanning and Renate Reinsve. Together they
discussed the film's themes of family, art and reconnection.
The
Santa Barbara Film Festival has announced that Stellan will
receive its Montecito Award during the festival's 41st edition on
February 11, 2026. The evening will highlight his acclaimed performance
in Joachim Trier’s "Sentimental Value" as well as a career tribute
with clips and conversation at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theater. SBIFF's executive director Roger Durling said, "I’ve been a big fan of
Stellan since his work in Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves.
From that point on, I was drawn to his performances because of his
versatility and his deep emotional delivery. He makes it look easy to
embody both complex protagonists and nuanced villains with gravitas and
an ability to convey profound emotional depth,"
From
The Film Stage interview published on November 11, 2025:
Stellan is asked if he likes working in TV - "No,
because I can’t do what I can do in Joachim Trier’s films. I made an
exception for Andor because that wasn’t traditional television.
Normal television writing is: everything is in the text, everything is
explained. So it doesn’t matter who plays it or who directs it; people
will understand it even while they’re doing the wash or cleaning the
kitchen. It’s poor man’s storytelling, easy and cheap. I get depressed
when I watch it."
11.7.25
Stellan
attended the after party for the Los Angeles premiere of "Sentimental
Value" on November 5th.
10.22.25
There's a
very long interview with Stellan in New York magazine this month
and often times the same information is passed along. This time he
discusses his life after his stroke and here are some highlights of what
he shared.
Since suffering a stroke three
years ago before he was set to shoot the second season of Andor
and Dune: Part Two, Stellan admits, "I feel a little more like I
live under the sword now, Because I’ve lived a naughty life. And I’m 74,
which is already on overtime... I got really scared... It didn’t
come as news to me. But, of course, I considered this might be the end.
I didn’t know how bad the stroke would be or if there would be follow-up
strokes... I’m not afraid of dying, but I am afraid of not being capable
of living. That is a fear. And being boring... Suddenly, I can’t come up with names. I can’t
follow a thought or make an argument that spans several sentences that
gets to the point. That is extremely frustrating. But on the other hand,
I’m alive. I can work... They have earpieces where you have a prompter
that says the line."
Josh Rottenberg writes, "The
effects of the stroke linger, subtle but real. He speaks with the
same measured warmth as ever — that deep, lilting rumble that can
shift from conspiratorial murmur to amused growl in a heartbeat —
but he sometimes loses a name mid-thought. As he recounts the story,
he blanks on both Villeneuve and Gilroy. "This is what happens," he
says, almost apologetically. "I cannot any longer have a political
argument, which is sad," he says. "I become a little more stupid and
a little more brief, almost getting the point and missing it by an
inch." There’s no self-pity in the observation, just a clear
accounting of change. The stroke seems to have stripped away some of
his old formality, leaving him more open, unguarded, even amused by
his own lapses.
Asked if he ever considers
retirement, Stellan scoffs. "They’ll have to carry me out," he
says. "I like being on set, with the actors, the crew, the director,
inventing things together. Play. That energy — I don’t want to miss
it. Because that would be missing out on life."
10.15.25
On October
12 Stellan attended the Golden Globes Cocktail Party during
the BFI London Film Festival held at The Dorchester. The
following day he attended a special screening and reception for "Sentimental
Value" at the Cinema In the Power Station in London.
10.06.25
With
Stellan's heavy schedule these days, perhaps his wife Megan was looking
to spend some time together in romantic Paris. On October 4, the couple
attended the Balenciaga Womenswear
Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. It doesn't
sound like something Stellan would gravitate to.
10.02.25
"Sentimental
Value" was screened on September 30 during the 63rd New York Film
Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in NYC. In attendance
was Stellan along with director Joachim Trier and cast members Inga
Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve and Catherine Cohen.
Congratulations
are in order. Stellan has added another grandchild to his
ever-growing family. I believe he now has five grandchildren. His only
daughter Eija (33) and her husband Zeke (50) became parents last
week to Aldous Judo Tastas Skarsgård.
Here is a newborn photo which Eija posted online. This little one
doesn't have the usual Scandinavian blond hair and that's because his
father hails from Argentina. This is the first child for Eija and the
third for Zeke.
09.24.25
The Swedish
premiere of "Sentimental Value" was held at the
Skandia Teatern cinema in Stockholm on
September 22. The film was
produced in Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and Denmark and was directed
by Danish-Norwegian director Joachim Trier.
09.22.25
Stellan
continues to travel the world promoting "Sentimental Value". This
time he was in Spain attending the San Sebastian International Film
Festival. On the 19th he was at the Maria Cristina Hotel and the
following day he was on the red carpet at Victoria Eugenia Theater.
09.07.25
On
Thursday and Friday Stellan joined the director and cast of
"Sentimental Value" at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Canadian premiere was held at the Princess of Wales Theatre in
Toronto on September 4th and on the 5th, more film promotions were held
at InterContinental Toronto Centre.
09.02.25
From August
29-31, Stellan enjoyed himself at the Telluride Film Festival in
Colorado. He was there promoting his acclaimed film "Sentimental
Value" alongside director Joachim Trier and co-star Renate Reinsve.
The film and its stars were met with enthusiasm, a packed Q&A session
and a standing ovation from festival attendees and Academy members. Alex
was also present promoting his film, "Pillion" creating touching moments
between the two.
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