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SAG Awards 2016: Idris Elba celebrates his double whammy

At the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Award, Idris Elba refused to dwell about the Oscars and Golden Globes snubs, proving just why he's so classy. The actor, who won the Best Actor in Supporting Role award for 'Beasts of No Nation' said he was just happy that his film about real people and real life got some well-deserved recognition.

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  • Feb 01, 2016, 01:29 PM IST

At the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Award, Idris Elba refused to dwell about the Oscars and Golden Globes snubs, proving just why he's so classy. The actor, who won the Best Actor in Supporting Role award for 'Beasts of No Nation' said he was just happy that his film about real people and real life got some well-deserved recognition.

Elba also won the second award for the thriller 'Luther'. 

The double whammy had the man all giddy, as evident in the images clicked later in the evening.

Controversies be damned, a happy Idris Elba is the thing to cherish!

1. Idris Elba with daughter Isan Elba

Idris Elba with daughter Isan Elba
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Idris Elba began the evening on the note of being 'awwwwdorable'. He was accompanied by his daughter Isan as his date for the night. (Reuters)

2. Idris Elba on the SAG red carpet

Idris Elba on the SAG red carpet
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Idris Elba looked relaxed and incredibly sophisticated in deep grey-blue Zenga three piece suit. (Reuters)

3. 'Beasts of No Nation' brought the first award of the evening for Elba

'Beasts of No Nation' brought the first award of the evening for Elba
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Idris Elba won the SAG trophy for Best Supporting Actor (Film) for Netflix's 'Beasts of No Nation'. One of the movies discussed in the context of #OscarsSoWhite finally received the recognition from the industry peers. Making SAG Awards most diverse of the lot this year. (Reuters) 

4. 'Luther' brought the second delight of the evening for Idris Elba

'Luther' brought the second delight of the evening for Idris Elba
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The lead pair of the movie 'Room', Jacob Tremblay and Brie Larson, presented the trophy for Best Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for 'Luther' to Idris Elba. (AFP)

5. Idris Elba showing off in the press room

Idris Elba showing off in the press room
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Actors often say that they use these awards as doorstoppers at their homes and offices. Looking at Idris Elba, one can speculate that these two trophies are going straight to the gym to be part of his weight training equipment! (Reuters)

6. Still not beliving!

Still not beliving!
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Is he making sure that those trophies actually belong to him? Could happen after you are on all time high after receiving two awards for two stellar performances in one night. (Reuters)

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