Hidden Figures' Taraji P. Henson delivers powerful SAG speech: 'Love wins, every time'

The cast of Hidden Figures rocketed to the Screen Actors Guild top award at a fiery ceremony dominated by defiance over President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration ban.

An uplifting drama about African-American mathematicians aiding Nasa's 1960s space race, Hidden Figures was the surprise best-ensemble winner in Los Angeles.

With Oscar front-runner La La Land not nominated in the category, most expected a race between Moonlight or Manchester by the Sea.

"This story is about unity," said Taraji P. Henson, who stars alongside Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae in Hidden Figures. "This story is about what happens when we put our differences aside and we come together as a human race. We win. Love wins. Every time."

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