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The 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards started off with a bang and didn't appear to lose momentum throughout the entire show. Broadcasting live from fabulous Beverly Hills, California, the audience was treated to an eyebrow-raising monologue from Ricky Gervais, where he held nothing back for his last hosting gig. Gervais touched on everything in pop culture, even throwing in a jab at Jeffery Epstein, which caused a chorus of groans to erupt from the audience.
If Gervais' opening monologue wasn't your cup of tea, there were plenty of other stand-out moments during the ceremony that had the audience there, and at home, cheering and jeering. Here are some of the best, and worst, moments from this year's Golden Globe Awards.
Best: Russel Crowe Advocating For Climate Change
While Russel Crowe wasn't physically present to accept his win for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his role in The Loudest Voice, his speech was still one of the most powerful. Crowe was unable to attend due to the catastrophic wildfires in Crowe's home country, Australia. Presenter Jennifer Aniston read the following statement he wrote, at his request:
"Make no mistake. The tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based. We need to act based on science, move our global workforce to renewable energy, and respect our planet for the unique and amazing place it is."
Crowe's powerful message was echoed by many other presenters, winners, and nominees throughout the show.
Worst: Female Directors Were Ignored
Yet again, a major awards show has nominated only men for the Best Director category. Given the push for equal pay, and rights, for women by Hollywood, this wasn't a good look at all.
While Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood), Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), Todd Phillips (Joker), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman), and winner Sam Mendes (1917) were honored, directors Greta Gerwig (Little Women), Lorene Scafaria (Hustlers), and Lulu Wang (The Farewell) were absent from the list of nominees. Let's hope the Oscars do better and give some well-deserved recognition to female directors.
Best: Michelle Williams Standing Up For Women's Rights
Michelle Williams used her acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for her performance in Fosse/Verdon, to deliver a passionate and powerful reminder on the importance of abortion rights and the women's right to choose.
Given the current political climate in the United States surrounding abortion, her speech was one of the highlights of the evening. Her eloquent yet fiery words sent shivers down the spine of audience members both in-house and watching from their screens.
Worst: Tim Allen Is Literally The Only Man Laughing
Maybe it's because he doesn't have much time on the stage these days, but Tim Allen used the time he had as a presenter to make a cringe-worthy joke about how he's aged. Allen even went on to interrupt Lauren Graham to crack an even less funny joke about having to Google the category's nominees for what he was presenting.
Lauren Graham handled it with grace and style. It gets worse though, Tim Allen made a transphobic joke during Facebook Watch's pre-show for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Ughhhh.
Best: Joaquin Phoenix's Acceptance Speech
Joaquin Phoenix is an incredible actor, proving undoubtedly so in Joker, taking home the win for Best Actor in a Drama. Public appearances and speaking are not his strong suit, though, which we saw last night as he tried his best to give a "normal" acceptance speech.
Phoenix thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press for serving a plant-based meal, dropped a few f-bombs when he gushed over his fellow nominees, and suggested Hollywood step up and walk the walk, instead of only talking the talk (our words, not his) about climate change. It was refreshing to see the Joaquin we know and love rise from the ashes to accept this award.
Worst: Quentin Tarantino Thanking His Biggest Fan (Himself).
Quentin Tarantino has never been one for humility and enjoys talking about himself. These two came together in full-display when he accepted the award for Best Screenplay. Sure there were a few thank-yous to Robert Bolt, John Milius, Brad Pitt, Leonardo Dicaprio, and his wife (who is at home about to give birth).
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The narcissism really shined he went on to speak about how winning an award for a script you write means you don't really have to thank anyone else, "I did it", exclaimed Tarantino. The entire speech was just not a good look for Tarantino.
Best: Tom Hanks Has Everyone Crying
We all know Tom Hanks is the most-loved guy in Hollywood. He went on to prove why last night during his acceptance of the honorary Cecil B. Demille award, opening with a display of humility and bursting into tears when he talks about his wife and five kids.
Hanks then goes on to acknowledge the greats he acted alongside, and the importance of working hard, being prepared, and showing up on time. There was not a dry eye in the room when Tom closed with the line to praise his peers, "I have checked the gate, and the gate is good."
Worst: Sofia Vergara and Matt Bomer's Mix-up
And the award for most awkward presenters goes to...these two. When presenting the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie, Matt Bomer and Sofia Vergara experienced a teleprompter glitch that caused them both to jinx one another with the same line.
Bomer bravely joked, "that was mine!", under the daggers of a clearly unhappy Vergara. We're not sure if he was correct or was trying to save face while throwing his presenting partner under the Hollywood bus. Either way, yikes.
Best: Foreign Films Fight For Hollywood Appreciation
Did you know The Golden Globes have a dated rule that requires movies to have a minimum of 50 percent of their dialogue to qualify for Best Picture, Comedy, and Best Picture, Drama categories? This meant some of the some of this year's highly acclaimed films, such as Pain & Glory, Parasite, and The Farewell, were not eligible for top honors at The Golden Globes Awards.
When Parasite won for Best Foreign Film, direct Bong Joon-Ho used his acceptance speech as an opportunity to call out Hollywood. "Once you overcome the one-inch tall barriers of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films," he said through a translator.
Worst: Joaquin Phoenix Gets A Standing Ovation From Everyone...Except for Beyoncé
There was a stellar lineup of nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in Motion Picture - Drama this year, each one as deserving as the award as his fellow nominee. Joaquin Phoenix took home the award for his incredible performance in Joker.
Phoenix received a standing ovation from everyone in the room - except Queen Bey, who stayed firmly in her seat while the crowd rose to applaud the actor's win. No one really knows why Beyoncé didn't stand, but the Internet is undoubtedly having a field day meme-ing about the snub.
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