The Golden Globes ceremony went well on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, California, after an edition canceled last year following accusations of racism, sexism and corruption towards the Hollywood Foreign Press Association . The gala went off without a hitch and without scandals. A look back at five highlights of this very quiet evening.
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1. Jennifer Coolidge’s Speech
It’s not without reason that Jennifer Coolidge’s name has been trending on social media since Tuesday night. The actress of The White Lotus charmed all of Hollywood – and all viewers – with her human, funny, moving and refreshing acceptance speech following her victory as best actress in a television series. Her three-minute monologue preceding her presentation of the Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series Award – discussing all the reasons why she was not the right person to come and present the award – left the crowd of stars in attendance laughing .
2. Eddie Murphy’s joke about Will Smith
Honored for his entire career, the comedian Eddie Murphy was not going to miss such a great opportunity to return to the infamous slap that Will Smith had struck Chris Rock during the last Oscars ceremony. “There is a real blueprint 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 the name of Will Smith’s wife out of your fucking 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. Very moved, he thanked the director Steven Spielberg who had offered him his first chance in the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, when he was 12 years old. The 51-year-old actor moved us with his moving speech in which he said he was relieved to be confirmed today that he was not, after all, just a child star.
4. Jamie Lee Curtis’ reaction
Take the time to see the photo or video clip of Jamie Lee Curtis’ reaction when his friend and colleague, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, won the Best Actress in a Comedy statuette. 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 magical little moment for the film’s co-stars Everything Everywhere All at Once.
5. Ryan Murphy’s message of inclusion
Writer, producer and director Ryan Murphy received the Carol Burnett Tribute Award for his contribution to the television industry. This allowed him to deliver a ten-minute speech that he knew how to use in an intelligent and touching way, in particular by emphasizing “that it is difficult to be an LGBT child in America, but there are a way forward”. In addition to highlighting the importance of freedom in love, society and the arts, he wanted a standing ovation to be given to MJ Rodriguez, the first trans woman to receive a Golden Globe in 2022 (event which had not been televised).
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