Martin Short unable to accept SAG Award

Martin Short unable to accept SAG Award after contracting COVID at “SNL50”
The actor won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for "Only Murders in the Building." Who could have predicted that Lorne Michaels assembling a rag-tag group of comedians for a little sketch comedy program in 1975 would eventually result in Martin Short being unable to accept his first SAG award?
Steve Martin Says Martin Short Got COVID After ‘SNL50’ Special: “Curse Is Real”
"Maya [Rudolph] had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why?," the comedian said while sharing a photo of Short and Rudolph embracing and sharing a kiss.
Steve Martin Reveals Martin Short Got Covid During ‘SNL50’: ‘The Curse Is Real’
Laughter wasn’t the only thing that was contagious during SNL50 on Sunday night. Steve Martin confirmed that both Martin Short and Maya Rudolph caught Covid during the anniversary show, which aired on NBC and Peacock.
Martin Short, Steve Martin reschedule tour dates amid 'SNL50' COVID 'curse'
Steve Martin took to social media to joke about the "SNL50" COVID "curse," which infected both Maya Rudolph and Martin Short.
Steve Martin Postpones Comedy Shows After Martin Short Tests Positive for COVID Following ‘SNL50’
"Maya [Ruldolph] had Covid. Marty [Short] has Covid. I wonder why? The SNL 50th COVID curse is real," actor and comedian Steve Martin says.
Steve Martin Says the ‘SNL50' ‘COVID Curse Is Real' After Martin Short and Maya Rudolph Get Sick
Apparently laughter wasn’t the only contagious thing at “SNL50.” Steve Martin revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday night that Martin Short caught COVID-19 following “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special — and potentially from Maya Rudolph.
Martin Short Got COVID After
Steve Martin and Martin Short have postponed upcoming concerts after Short was diagnosed with COVID, Martin said on Instagram. Martin and Short both attended the 'SNL' 50th anniversary show on Sunday.
Martin Short Misses First SAG Award Win After Covid Diagnosis, Thanks Peers As ‘Only Murders’ Surprises In Top Category
She was joined on stage by Only Murders regular Michael Cyril Creighton as well as three of the big-name Season 4 stars that likely helped the show score the comedy ensemble award, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon and Kind. Also MIA were fellow winners Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria and Zach Galifianakis.
Martin Short Wins First SAG Award for “Only Murders ”but Misses Ceremony After Contracting COVID
On Sunday, Feb. 23, Martin Short won the award for his performance as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This year marked Short's third individual SAG Award nod for Only Murders, and first win.
Steve Martin, Martin Short reschedule comedy tour amid ‘SNL50 COVID curse’
The star-studded lovefest that was Sunday’s 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” was possibly a superspreader event, according to Steve Martin.
Martin Short Wins First SAG Award at 74 Years Old
Martin Short from "Only Murders in the Building" won the 2025 SAG Award for best actor in a comedy series, his first SAG Award ever.
Steve Martin says Martin Short and Maya Rudolph are proof ‘the SNL 50th Covid curse is real’
Martin, 79, and Short, 74, attended the star-studded “ SNL50: The Anniversary Special ” and also have been performing ...
Martin Short Got Covid During ‘SNL50’, Steve Martin Reveals: “The Curse Is Real”
Although 'SNL50' was a huge hit for Peacock, at least two 'Saturday Night Live' alums have reportedly contracted COVID.