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

Golden Globes 2023: Top moments

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

Golden Globes 2023

• Golden Globes winners 2023: The complete list
• Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael burns HFPA in opening monologue
• Eddie Murphy makes Will Smith slap joke at Golden Globes
• Jerrod Carmichael shocks with Scientology joke about Tom Cruise and David Miscavige’s wife

[11 January 2023 01:36 · Inga Parkel]

Jessica Chastain upholds Covid precaution on red carpet

Although Covid precautions have loosened, Jessica Chastain isn’t taking any chances. Tonight, she showed up to the event wearing a silver sequined mesh face mask.

Jessica Chastain (Getty Images)

Fans praise Jessica Chastain for matching face mask to silver gown at Golden Globes: ‘Adorable’

The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in ‘George & Tammy’

[11 January 2023 01:38 · Inga Parkel]

Now is the time to go listen to Babylon’s music score

Film composer Justin Hurwitz has won his fourth Golden Globe in the Best Score – Motion Picture category for his music in Damien Chazelle’s ritzy Babylon.

RESEÑA-BABYLON (AP)

[11 January 2023 01:45 · Inga Parkel]

Foreign language film RRR wins Best Song

RRR secured its first win, Best Song – Motion Picture, of the night with its featured song “Naatu Naatu”.

The Indian action film is also up for Best ForeigBest Picture – Non-English Language.

Awards Season

[11 January 2023 01:51 · Inga Parkel]

Jeremy Allen White lands his first Golden Globe

It was stiff competition for this year’s Best Television Actor – Musical/Comedy Series, but The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White pulled out the win in the end.

White stars as troubled chef Carmen in the true-to-life anxiety-provoking service industry series.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmen Berzatto in FX’s ‘The Bear' (YouTube/FX Networks)

[11 January 2023 01:55 · Inga Parkel]

Quinta Brunson continues the ‘Black girl magic'

After being snubbed at the 2022 Emmys for her starring role as bighearted school teacher Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson has finally been recognised tonight for Best Television Actress – Musical/Comedy Series.

Quinta Brunson (AP)

[11 January 2023 02:05 · Inga Parkel]

Thank God for Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell’s fearless performance as naive Pádraic in the dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin has earned him a much well-deserved win for Best Actor – Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy.

Film Awards Season

[11 January 2023 02:09 · Inga Parkel]

Michelle Yeoh is truly in her renaissance

Finally, the world has come to realise that it’s Michelle Yeoh’s world and we’re all just living in it.

The longtime actor, whose career has spanned decades, is finally receiving the praise she’s deserved.

Yeoh secured Best Actress – Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy for her kickass portrayal of Evelyn Wang. Now, she and co-star Ke Huy Quan are twinning winners.

Michelle Yeoh in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ (A24)

[11 January 2023 02:18 · Inga Parkel]

Pinocchio outperforms animation

Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro’s beautifully animated Pinocchio has won Best Picture – Animated. I still have yet to see it, but personally I think Marcel the Shell with Shoes On was snubbed the honour.

‘Pinocchio’ (AP)

[11 January 2023 02:23 · Inga Parkel]

Austin Butler wins Best Actor

Austin Butler won Best Actor– Motion Picture, Drama for his eye-catching portrayal of the iconic King of Rock in Elvis.

Brendan Fraser was up against Butler, but due to Fraser’s earlier condemnation of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association over past allegations, he was not in attendance and had snubbed the nomination.

Austin Butler in ‘Elvis’ (Warner Bros Pictures)

Golden Globes viewers confused by Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis impression’ during acceptance speech

The actor won the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama award for his portrayal of Elvis Presley

[11 January 2023 02:31 · Inga Parkel]

Zendaya unable to personally accept her award

Zendaya is far too cool to attend another Golden Globes ceremony.

So, despite her latest win for Best Television Actress in a Drama Series for her leading role in Euphoria, Top Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell and Jay Ellis accepted the award on her behalf.

Zendaya in ‘Euphoria’ (HBO / NOW TV)