Golden Globes 2020: Highlights and Winners

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