Keri Russell won Female Actor in a Drama Series for The Diplomat at the 2026 SAG Awards.
Russell plays Kate Wyler in The Diplomat, a political drama created by Debora Cahn. Kate is a United States diplomat whose professional assignments become entangled with international crises, domestic politics, and the demands of her personal life.
The award recognized Russell's individual performance in a drama series. It was separate from the drama ensemble award, which went to The Pitt, and from the comedy-series categories presented later in the television portion of the ceremony.
Russell became widely known through television roles including Felicity and The Americans before taking the lead in The Diplomat. The Netflix series premiered in 2023 and quickly became associated with her portrayal of a highly capable but pressured diplomat. At the 2026 ceremony, the award reflected acting work from television programs eligible for that year's honors.