Three major awards were given to The Banshees of Inisherin during the Golden Globes’ return event in Los Angeles.
The film won best comedy or musical film and best screenplay, and its star, Irish actor Colin Farrell, won best comic actor.
Farrell stated, “I never expect my films to find an audience, so it always surprises me when they do.”
The Fabelmans, an autobiographical film directed by Steven Spielberg, won the award for best drama.
School-based farce Among the television category winners was Abbott Elementary, Game of Thrones precursor House of the Dragon, and satirical dark comedy The White Lotus.
The majority of winners collected their prizes in person, contrary to rumors that many stars would skip this year’s ceremony owing to issues surrounding the Globes’ organization.
Since its organizers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), were accused of ethical violations and a lack of diversity two years ago, the event has been mired in controversy.
Banshees of Inisherin and Fabelmans win big
The Banshees of Inisherin is set on a lonely island off the west coast of Ireland and chronicles the story of two friends who fall out after one of them abruptly terminates their relationship.
Farrell reunites with director Martin McDonagh and co-star Brendan Gleeson in this picture. The trio previously collaborated on the cult film In Bruges (2007).
Spielberg was selected as best director for The Fabelmans, which portrays a young kid who falls in love with filmmaking and is partially based on Spielberg himself.
In his victory speech, he noted, “I placed many obstacles in the path of this story.” “Throughout my career, I’ve shared this narrative in bits and pieces, but I’ve never had the bravery to tackle it head-on.”
Other notable film victories were Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan for their performances in Everything Everywhere All at Once.
In the absurd science fiction film, Yeoh portrays a laundromat employee who jumps through the multiverse in search of alternate versions of herself.
Yeoh, upon receiving her prize, stated, “I turned sixty last year. And I believe all of you women realize this: when the days, years, and numbers increase, it appears that opportunities begin to diminish.
“And there was a period when I thought, ‘Well, you’ve had a great run, you’ve worked with some of the best people, and then the greatest gift arrived: Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Jennifer Coolidge gave one of the most memorable acceptance speeches. Delighting the crowd for nearly four minutes after winning a TV acting award for The White Lotus. Which was also awarded the best-limited television series.
Big win at the 2023 Golden Globes
The 61-year-old remarked, “When I was younger, I had such lofty aspirations and ambitions. But time has a way of diminishing them.” “I believed I would become the queen of Monaco, but someone else was crowned instead. “When I was younger, I had these colossal concepts, but as I’ve gotten older, my thoughts have become more
Coolidge hailed the show’s creator, Mike White, for giving him “hope and a fresh start.”
Austin Butler, for his portrayal of singer Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biography, was deemed the greatest actor in a dramatic picture, despite fierce opposition.
“I owe this to a courageous, creative filmmaker who allowed me to take risks with the knowledge that I would be supported. Baz Luhrmann, I love you,” Butler remarked. “Last but not least, Elvis Presley himself. You were both a symbol and a renegade.”
Cate Blanchett was nominated for best actress in a drama for her portrayal in Tar. However, she was unable to accept the award in person because she was busy on a film in the United Kingdom.
The winner of the award for best actor in a drama series for Yellowstone, Kevin Costner. Expressed regret that he would be unable to attend due to the severe flooding presently hitting California.
Other winners who were absent from the presentation included Zendaya. Who won the award for best actress in a television drama for her work on Euphoria.
Her prize was announced by Jay Ellis, who informed the audience, “She’s busy, she’s working. It’s a positive thing.”
Award for best supporting actress
Angela Bassett was present to accept the award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her work in Wakanda Forever. During her acceptance speech, she paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the original Black Panther film.
“Every day we were surrounded by the brilliance and spirit of Chadwick Boseman,” she remarked. This historic Black Panther series is part of his legacy, which he helped us achieve. We demonstrated to the world what black unity, leadership, and love look like in front of and behind the camera.”
Quan, who co-starred with Harrison Ford as a boy in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, directed by Steven Spielberg, felt emotional when he won the award for outstanding supporting actor.
I was raised to always remember where I came from and who gave me my first chance. “I’m thrilled to have Steven Spielberg here tonight,” he exclaimed.
Eddie Murphy, in his acceptance speech for the coveted Cecil B. DeMille award, one of the Golden Globes’ exceptional achievement honors, referred to the Oscars slap when offering advice to younger actors.
Murphy stated, “To gain success, prosperity, and longevity, you need just do these three things”. Pay your taxes, mind your own business, and do not mention Will Smith’s wife.
Abbott Elementary won the award for best comedy series, while two of its actors, Tyler James Williams and Quinna Brunson, won acting awards.
Best non-English language film
Other acting wins in the television categories were The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White and Ozark’s Julia Garner. Who described playing her wildly popular character Ruth Langmore as “the greatest gift”
In the musical categories, composer Justin Hurwitz was honored for his Babylon score. While RRR’s Naatu Naatu received the award for best original song.
The song defeated pop music heavyweights Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna in the same category.
The unexpected winner in the category for best non-English language film was Argentina, 1985. It defeated RRR, Decision to Leave, and All Quiet on the Western Front, which was nominated for an Oscar.
Actor Sean Penn brought a message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated that it was “obvious” that the “tide was turning” in his country’s protracted battle and that Ukraine will ultimately prevail.
The US comedian’s opening speech
“I’ll tell you why I’m here, I’m here because I’m black,” said the ceremony’s first-time host Jerrod Carmichael. Alluding to the lack of diversity within the Globes’ voting body, which was revealed in 2021.
The US comedian’s opening speech was clunky and lacked jokes. Carmichael spent the majority of his time begging the audience to keep quiet. His performance, though, became more assured as the show progressed.
Others viewed his jokes as vulgar or lacking in good taste.
Carmichael referred to the Beverly Hilton as “the hotel that killed Whitney Houston” about the ceremony being conducted there. He addressed several celebrities straight from the platform. Asking Rihanna to disregard public pressure and take her time producing her upcoming album.
He offered that Tom Cruise’s three Golden Globes be “exchanged for the safe return of Shelly Miscavige”. A reference to David Miscavige’s wife, who has not been seen in public since 2007.
Carmichael recalled Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and stated that the actor had received. “The Rock Hudson award for finest portrayal of machismo on television.”
