Actor Awards 2026: Megan Stalter’s Hamnet Skit Steals The Show

During Sunday night’s Actor Awards – previously known as the Actor Awards until a recent name change – the pair brought their own unique brand of chaos to the proceedings while presenting an award.

After taking to the stage, Meg immediately launched into an acceptance speech for her supposed work in Hamnet, before Paul jokingly pointed out that their scenes had been “cut”.

“So, we were the comic relief in Hamnet,” Paul explained to the actors in the audience, as an incandescent Meg looked on. “We played two provincial nobles who were inbred. It was political satire, I think…”

Meg then chimed in: “This is unbelievable, even the freaking merkin stuff? I was in my trailer for four hours gluing that damn thing on. I still have it on!”

Watch Megan and Paul’s full segment – impromptu musical number and all! – for yourself below:

The two are best known for their work in the Emmy-winning series Hacks, which Paul co-created and co-writers, as well as starring in.

Meanwhile, Seth Rogen’s hit comedy The Studio was the big winner at the 2026 Actor Awards, with Sinners coming out on top when it came to the most-awarded films.