Housewives desperate for a trophy

Two Desperate Housewives lived up to the name of their show when they landed an award yesterday. Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria tussled in front of the cameras as both refused to let go of their best comedy team statue at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

They were left to fight it out after organisers gave the six stars just five trophies.

But co-star Brenda Strong took pity on them and gave up her statue instead.

The Channel 4 drama, which takes a look at what goes on behind the gloss of apparent domestic bliss, also scooped the TV comedy actress honour for Teri Hatcher's performances in the series.

Meanwhile, Jamie Foxx and Hilary Swank won the awards for best male and female film actors, boosting their Oscars hopes later this month.

Modest country comedy Sideways knocked out favourites Million Dollar Baby and The Aviator by taking the top prize for best cast performance.