Golden Globes 2023 – as it happened: Scientology, slap jokes and spoilers abound at film awards ceremony
Stars are no longer boycotting the once-controversial event as Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Coolidge and Eddie Murphy win awards at Golden Globes 2023
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The Golden Globes returned Tuesday (10 January) night, one year after Hollywood boycotted the ceremony following a diversity scandal.
Its awarding body, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), was accused in a Los Angeles Times exposé of a lack of diversity in its voting membership – at the time, it did not have a single Black member – as well as “ethical lapses” in its business conduct.
For 2023, the HFPA expanded its membership and enforced what has been described as a strict code of conduct among voters, which has led to the approval of many celebrities, who decided to attend this year’s ceremony.
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael hosted the event, shocking the audience with his joke about only being invited by the HFPA because he’s Black and his comment about Tom Cruise and David Miscavige’s wife.
The Banshees of Inisherin and The Fabelmans earned the top prizes for films of the night, while Abbott Elementary and House of the Dragon landed the top awards for TV.
The Golden Globes broadcasted live in the US on NBC on Tuesday 10 January, and in the UK on Peacock via Sky and NOW on Wednesday 11 January.
Catch up on the biggest updates of the night below
Gleeson Sr and Gleeson Jr
Brendan Gleeson and his son, Domhnall Gleeson, are a select few in the exclusive Hollywood family club.
Gleeson Sr, 67, is in the running for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for starring as the stoic Colm in The Banshees of Inisherin.
While Gleeson Jr, 39, is vying for Best Supporting Actor – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture in The Patient.
James Cameron is over streaming services
Iconic Avatar director James Cameron has had “enough” of streaming services.
During a pre-Golden Globe red carpet interview, Cameron expressed his annoyance with Netflix and co.
His The Way of Water sequel is the latest box office smash, having earned $1.731bn (£1.424bn) in the first three weeks since its cinema release.
The Independent’s Jacob Stolworthy has the story here
“As a society, we need to go the cinema,” director said.
Golden Globes goodies
It’s widely known that no party is complete without a goodie bag, even the Golden Globes.
Each year, not only do attendees get a three-course meal, but they also get a gift bag to take home. (I would hope they get a doggie bag as well!)
All nominees at the 80th annual awards ceremony will receive a gift bag.
Is the Globes president bragging about how diverse the HFPA is? That’s... bold?
Jennifer Coolidge looks stunning
The White Lotus’s Best Supporting Actress – Television Limited Series/Motion Picture nominee Jennifer Coolidge has teased her “after” look for the night.
Jerrod Carmichael directly calls out HFPA controversy
Jerrod Carmichael opened his hosting monologue by addressing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s controversy.
“I’ll catch everyone in the room up,” the comedian began. “This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the HFPA –which I won’t say they were a racist organization – but they didn’t have a single Black member until George Floyd died.”
Tom Murray has the story here
‘One minute you’re making mint tea at home, the next you’re invited to be the Black face of an embattled white organisation,’ comedian joked
Ke Huy Quan is the first winner of the night!
Ke Huy Quan is the first victory of the night, earning Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as the heartwarming Waymond Wong in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
In his speech, he personally thanked Steven Spielberg for jumpstarting his career many moons ago in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
‘For so many years, I was afraid I had nothing more to offer,’ emotional actor said
Angela Bassett is two for two
Angela Bassett officially has a perfect Golden Globe score. She won Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, marking her second win for her second nomination.
She reflected on her first win back in 1994 for her breathtaking performance alongside Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It.
‘We showed the world what Black unity, leadership and love looks like,’ said the ‘Black Panther’ star
Jerrod Carmichael apologises to Jennifer Coolidge on behalf of ‘all the gays’
Introducing electric presenter Jennifer Coolidge to stage, Jerrod Carmichael jokingly apologised on behalf of “all the gays” for her White Lotus character’s unfortunate demise.
Coolidge later referenced her ditsy Tanya’s second-season death, which came after she accidentally fell overboard.
Tyler James Williams first-time Golden Globe winner
Congratulations to Tyler James Williams for his first nomination-turned-first win for his bashful Gregory Eddie on Abbott Elementary.
Do I smell a possible sweep for the iconic sitcom?
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