Sarah Guirguis Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that the 77th Golden Globe Awards were presented yesterday night. Hosted for the fifth time by Ricky Gervais, who by the way did a brilliant job, the ceremony took many different turns, from heavy humor to serious talks about climate change but it’s probably no surprise that our biggest highlight is Ramy Youssef winning best actor in a musical or comedy series for his stunning role in Ramy.
In a humble acceptance speech, Youssef said, “We made a very special show about an Arab Muslim family living in New Jersey, and this means a lot – to be recognized on this level.”
After roasting a couple of stars, Gervais ended his monologue speech by telling Hollywood off but we have to say it was actually quite refreshing. “If you win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech. You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg. So if you win, come up, accept your little award, thank your agent, and your god and f— off.”
Russell Crowe won the second award during the night for his role in The Loudest Voice but wasn’t there to accept it himself because he was home trying to protect his Nana Glen property near Coffs Harbour from the bushfires. Instead he delivered a message through Jennifer Aniston: “Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate-changed 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.”
Without further ado, here is a roundup of the main award winners at the Golden Globes this year.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Renée Zellweger in Judy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Awkwafina in The Farewell
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Taron Egerton in Rocketman
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Brad Pitt in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Michelle Williams in Fosse/Verdon
Best Director – Motion Picture
Sam Mendes for 1917
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Olivia Colman in The Crown
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Patricia Arquette in The Act
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Laura Dern in Marriage Story
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Brian Cox in Succession
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Stellan Skarsgård in Chernobyl
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Russell Crowe in The Loudest Voice
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Ramy Youssef in Ramy
