The 82nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on the night of January 6th in Los Angeles, USA. This star-studded event, which honors the best in film and television, was filled with excitement and anticipation as the winners were announced. The list of winners has been published on the organizers’ website, and it’s safe to say that this year’s Golden Globes did not disappoint.
The Golden Globes, which are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are often seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards. This year’s ceremony was hosted by the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who brought their signature humor and wit to the stage. The two actresses, who have previously hosted the Golden Globes together, did not disappoint as they kept the audience entertained throughout the night.
One of the biggest winners of the night was the film «Nomadland», which took home the award for Best Motion Picture — Drama. The film, directed by Chloe Zhao, tells the story of a woman who embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything in the Great Recession. It also won the award for Best Director, making Zhao the second woman ever to win in this category. The film’s star, Frances McDormand, also won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama for her powerful performance.
Another standout film of the night was «Borat Subsequent Moviefilm», which won the award for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. The film, which is a sequel to the 2006 hit «Borat», follows the titular character as he returns to America to offer his daughter as a gift to Vice President Mike Pence. The film’s star and creator, Sacha Baron Cohen, also won the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for his hilarious and satirical performance.
In the television categories, «The Crown» continued its reign as one of the most critically acclaimed shows, winning the award for Best Television Series — Drama. The show, which follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, also won the award for Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama for its star, Emma Corrin. Another popular show, «Schitt’s Creek», swept the comedy categories, winning the awards for Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Actor and Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy for its stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara.
The Golden Globes also honored some of the best performances in limited series or TV movies. Mark Ruffalo won the award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for his dual role in «I Know This Much Is True». And Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for her captivating performance in «The Queen’s Gambit».
The ceremony also paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who posthumously won the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for his role in «Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom». His wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award on his behalf and gave a heartfelt speech in his honor.
Overall, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards was a night to remember, filled with deserving winners and memorable moments. It showcased the incredible talent and diversity in the entertainment industry and left viewers excited for what’s to come in the future. Congratulations to all the winners and here’s to another successful year in film and television.
