01of 14No One Was Safe from Ricky Gervais' Opening MonologuePaul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal/GettyThe five-time Globes host started off the nightready to skewer everyone in sight.“Let’s have a laugh — at your expense, shall we? Remember, they’re just jokes,” Gervais told the A-list crowd, before touching on several sensitive topics ranging fromFelicity Huffman’s college admissions scandal arresttoLeonardo DiCaprio’s choice of girlfriends.Gervais did, however, say it would be his final time as host.“Once again, they’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse. But this is the very last time I’m doing this, which could make for a fun evening,” Gervais said in a press release when he wasannounced as hostin November.That may explain why he decided not to hold back as he kicked off the night.
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No One Was Safe from Ricky Gervais' Opening Monologue
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The five-time Globes host started off the nightready to skewer everyone in sight.
“Let’s have a laugh — at your expense, shall we? Remember, they’re just jokes,” Gervais told the A-list crowd, before touching on several sensitive topics ranging fromFelicity Huffman’s college admissions scandal arresttoLeonardo DiCaprio’s choice of girlfriends.
Gervais did, however, say it would be his final time as host.
“Once again, they’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse. But this is the very last time I’m doing this, which could make for a fun evening,” Gervais said in a press release when he wasannounced as hostin November.
That may explain why he decided not to hold back as he kicked off the night.
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Tom Hanks' Reaction to Ricky Gervais' Opening Got the Meme Treatment
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The actor first caught viewers' attention when he was spotted with wide eyes and his mouth open in disbelief as Gervais made a joke about Felicity Huffman’s recent stint in prison. Then, the camera caught Hanks making a super-tense face as he looked away from the stage. Naturally, the Internet ran wild with it.
“Tom Hanks is all of us during that monologue,“wroteone Twitter user.
“Tom Hanks' face during Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue says everything,“wroteanother.
03of 14Bong Joon Ho Made Golden Globes HistoryAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesParasitewon the Golden Globe for best foreign language film, which makesBong the very first Korean director to ever win a Globe. The director brought up a translator on stage to help with his acceptance speech, during which he asked people to pay more notice to foreign films.“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” Bong said. “Just being nominated along with fellow amazing international filmmakers was a huge honor. I think we use only one language: the cinema.”
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Bong Joon Ho Made Golden Globes History
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Parasitewon the Golden Globe for best foreign language film, which makesBong the very first Korean director to ever win a Globe. The director brought up a translator on stage to help with his acceptance speech, during which he asked people to pay more notice to foreign films.
“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” Bong said. “Just being nominated along with fellow amazing international filmmakers was a huge honor. I think we use only one language: the cinema.”
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Beyoncé & JAY-Z Brought Their Own Champagne
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05of 14Ansel Elgort Sang the Nominees While Dakota Fanning Cracked UpNBCThe actor threw everyone for a loop when he decided tosing the nominees for best original song, while co-presenter Fanning couldn’t stop laughing. After Elgort concluded his short performance, the two presented the award to Elton John for his song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” featured in the biopic about his life,Rocketman.
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Ansel Elgort Sang the Nominees While Dakota Fanning Cracked Up
The actor threw everyone for a loop when he decided tosing the nominees for best original song, while co-presenter Fanning couldn’t stop laughing. After Elgort concluded his short performance, the two presented the award to Elton John for his song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again,” featured in the biopic about his life,Rocketman.
06of 14Taylor Swift Presented with Amy Poehler 7 Years After a Controversial JokeChristopher Polk/NBC/GettyThings seem to be all good after Poehler’s dig at Swift at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. When Poehler hosted with palTina Fey, the comedian-actresses made a joke about Swift and her dating history.“You know whatTaylor Swift? You stay away from Michael J. Fox’s son,” Fey said in 2013.“Or go for it,” Poehler replied.Fey added before moving on, “No, she needs some me-time to learn about herself.“Swift condemned the joke in anApril 2013Vanity Faircover story, but has seemingly gotten over it because she and Poehler made jokes as they presented the award for best animated film at this year’s Globes.
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Taylor Swift Presented with Amy Poehler 7 Years After a Controversial Joke
Things seem to be all good after Poehler’s dig at Swift at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. When Poehler hosted with palTina Fey, the comedian-actresses made a joke about Swift and her dating history.
“You know whatTaylor Swift? You stay away from Michael J. Fox’s son,” Fey said in 2013.
“Or go for it,” Poehler replied.
Fey added before moving on, “No, she needs some me-time to learn about herself.”
Swift condemned the joke in anApril 2013Vanity Faircover story, but has seemingly gotten over it because she and Poehler made jokes as they presented the award for best animated film at this year’s Globes.
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Kate McKinnon Held Back Tears as She Introduced Honoree Ellen DeGeneres
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TheSNLstar had the big job of introducing one of the night’s biggest honorees, and she did so whiletrying to hold back her emotions.
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Ellen DeGeneres Thanked Carol Burnett: ‘She Never Let Us Down’
Ellen DeGeneres accepting the Carol Burnett Award at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards.NBC
“She was hilarious in all the sketches that she did, and when she did the Q and A with the audience, she was genuine and personal and I always felt like she was speaking to me,” she added.
The star went on to share how grateful she was to inspire those who watchTheEllen DeGeneresShow.
“All I’ve ever wanted to do is to make people feel good and to laugh, and there’s no greater feeling than when someone tells me that I’ve made their day better with my show or that I’ve helped them get through a sickness or a hard time in their lives,” she continued. “But the real power of television for me is not that people watch my show, but people watch my show and then they’re inspired to do the same thing in their own lives.”
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Patricia Arquette Begged ‘of Us All’ to Give Kids a ‘Better World’
“I’m so grateful to be here and celebrate this,” Arquette said. “But I know tonight, Jan. 5, 2020, we’re not going to look back at this night, in the history books.”
“We’ll see a country on the brink of war. The United States of America, a President tweeting out a threat of 52 bombs, including cultural sites,” she continued. “Young people, risking their lives, traveling across the world. People not knowing if bombs will drop on their kids' heads.”
“And the continent of Australia on fire,” she added. “So while I love my kids so much, I beg of us all to give them a better world. For our kids and their kids, we have to vote in 2020, and we have to get, beg and plead for everyone we know to vote in 2020. Thank you.”
10of 14Pierce Brosnan’s Goatee Went Viral on TwitterFrazer Harrison/Getty; KFCAfter the actor debuted his new facial hair on the red carpet,Twitter immediately went into casting modeto suggest roles for his next movie. Among the suggestions: a biopic on KFC founder Colonel Sanders, a role as the nextPaddingtonvillain and, in a major turn, a James Bond villain, after four stints as Bond himself.
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Pierce Brosnan’s Goatee Went Viral on Twitter
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After the actor debuted his new facial hair on the red carpet,Twitter immediately went into casting modeto suggest roles for his next movie. Among the suggestions: a biopic on KFC founder Colonel Sanders, a role as the nextPaddingtonvillain and, in a major turn, a James Bond villain, after four stints as Bond himself.
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Michelle Williams Powerfully Championed ‘a Woman’s Right to Choose’
“I’ve tried my very best to live a life of my own making and not just a series of events that happened to me, but one that I can stand back and look at and recognize my handwriting all over,” she said. “Sometimes, messy and scrawling, sometimes careful and precise. But one that I had carved with my own hand, and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without employing a woman’s right to choose.”
“So, women 18 to 118, when it is time to vote, please do so in your own self-interest,” Williams concluded. “It’s what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them, but don’t forget we are the largest voting body in this country. Let’s make it look more like us.”
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Jason Momoa Got Twitter Into a Frenzy with His Muscle-Baring Tank Top
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Several fans captured the on-camera moment and posted screenshots to Twitter, with one pointing out that the fashion choice is"peak Jason Momoa.”
“Only @JasonMomoa could pull off the black tank top at a formal affair. #workit #GoldenGlobes” another social media userwrote.
“Jason Momoa didn’t get the tux memo and I love it,” anotheradded.
Turns out his move was chivalrous: he gave his blazer to wife Lisa Bonet.
13of 14Jennifer Aniston Laughed at Brad Pitt’s Joke About His Dating LifeGeorge Pimentel/WireImage; Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal Media, LLC via Getty Images)The former lovers are now friendly exes, who can both appreciate a good joke. Pitt had the audience laughing as he accepted his award for best supporting actor in a motion picture when he joked about his high-profile dating life: “I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn’t, becauseanyone I stand next to, they say I’m dating. And that would just be awkward.“The camera quickly panned to Aniston, who wasspotted laughing in the crowd.
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Jennifer Aniston Laughed at Brad Pitt’s Joke About His Dating Life
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The former lovers are now friendly exes, who can both appreciate a good joke. Pitt had the audience laughing as he accepted his award for best supporting actor in a motion picture when he joked about his high-profile dating life: “I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn’t, becauseanyone I stand next to, they say I’m dating. And that would just be awkward.”
The camera quickly panned to Aniston, who wasspotted laughing in the crowd.
14of 14Awkwafina Became the First Asian Actor to Win Best Actress in a Musical or ComedyNBCThis was a historic win for the first-time nominated actress. She took home the award for her role inThe Farewell, and accepted the honor whileadding her signature humor.“This is great. Thank you. If anything, I fall upon hard times, I can sell this so that’s good,” the actress joked.Then continued: “First of all, thank you so much to the Hollywood Foreign Press. I’ve never been to the Golden Globes, so I’m here now and it’s this and it’s great.““Thank you. And most importantly to Lulu Wang, our incredible director. You gave me this chance, the chance of a lifetime and you taught me so much. Just filming the story, being with you, was incredible,” she continued.Then added, “I’d like to dedicate this to my dad, Wally. I told you I’d get a job, dad.”
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Awkwafina Became the First Asian Actor to Win Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
This was a historic win for the first-time nominated actress. She took home the award for her role inThe Farewell, and accepted the honor whileadding her signature humor.
“This is great. Thank you. If anything, I fall upon hard times, I can sell this so that’s good,” the actress joked.
Then continued: “First of all, thank you so much to the Hollywood Foreign Press. I’ve never been to the Golden Globes, so I’m here now and it’s this and it’s great.”
“Thank you. And most importantly to Lulu Wang, our incredible director. You gave me this chance, the chance of a lifetime and you taught me so much. Just filming the story, being with you, was incredible,” she continued.
Then added, “I’d like to dedicate this to my dad, Wally. I told you I’d get a job, dad.”
source: people.com
