The Golden Globes ceremony went well Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, California after an edition was canceled last year following allegations of racism, sexism and corruption at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The gala went smoothly and without scandals. A review of five highlights of this very quiet evening.
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1. Speech by Jennifer Coolidge
It’s not for nothing that Jennifer Coolidge’s name has been trending on social media since Tuesday night. The White Lotus actress enchanted all of Hollywood – and all Hollywood viewers – with her humane, funny, touching and refreshing acceptance speech after winning Best Actress in a Television Series. Her three-minute monologue before she was presented with the award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series – in which she went over all the reasons why she wasn’t the right person to come and present the award – had the crowd of stars in attendance laughing.
2. Eddie Murphy’s joke about Will Smith
Career honored comedian Eddie Murphy didn’t pass up such a great opportunity to return to the infamous slap Will Smith gave to Chris Rock during the last Academy Awards. “There is a real blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind,” he said. There are three things to do: pay your taxes, mind your own business, and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your damn mouth! »
3. Ke Huy Quan’s thank you to Steven Spielberg
The Best Supporting Actor award went to Vietnamese-American actor Ke Huy Quan for his role in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. He thanked director Steven Spielberg, who offered him his first chance at the age of 12 in the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The 51-year-old actor moved us with his moving speech, in which he said he was relieved to receive confirmation today that he’s not just a child star after all.
4. The reaction of Jamie Lee Curtis
Take the time to see the photo or video clip of Jamie Lee Curtis’ reaction as his friend and colleague, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, won the statuette for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy. The 64-year-old actress’ explosion of joy is the one everyone wants to see on a loved one’s face if they ever win a trophy. A little magical moment for the Everything Everywhere All at Once co-stars.
5. Ryan Murphy’s inclusion message
Writer, producer and director Ryan Murphy received the Carol Burnett Tribute Award for his contribution to the television industry. This enabled him to deliver a 10-minute speech that he used in an intelligent and touching way, notably by emphasizing “that being an LGBT kid in America is difficult, but there is a way forward”. In addition to emphasizing the importance of freedom in love, society and the arts, he wanted to give a standing ovation to MJ Rodriguez, the first trans woman to receive a Golden Globe in 2022 (non-televised event).
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