What you need to know about the 80th Golden Globe Awards
- The awards show was back on television this year. NBC opted not to air the 2022 ceremony in the wake of mounting criticism surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that puts on the event.
- During Tuesday's show, HFPA President Helen Hoehne alluded to the changes the organization has made to improve the diversity of its membership. “We commit to continue strengthening our partnership with Hollywood and with the worldwide fans who celebrate the best on film and television," she said. "We will continue to support groups that amplify a variety of voices and continue to add representation to our organization from around the world as we did this past year."
- Host Jerrod Carmichael also touched on the HFPA's lack of diversity in his opening monologue. "I'm here because I'm Black," he said in reference to last year's controversy. The association "did not have a single Black member until George Floyd died," Carmichael said. Twitter users appeared impressed with Carmichael's remarks — his name trended on Twitter after the monologue.
- Brendan Fraser, nominated for best actor, motion picture, in “The Whale,” pledged never to return to the event after he alleged he was groped in 2003 by Philip Berk, a former president of the group behind the show. Berk denies the allegation. Other stars showed up in full force Tuesday.
- So what shows and movies won big? On the film side, “The Banshees of Inisherin” took home the award for best picture, musical or comedy. It was the most nominated film at the Golden Globes, with eight nods. The final award of the night — best motion picture, drama — went to Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film "The Fabelmans." For TV, “House of the Dragon” won the Golden Globe for best drama television series, and "Abbott Elementary" won the award for best television series, musical or comedy. “The White Lotus” also picked up several awards. Showrunner Ryan Murphy and actor Eddie Murphy were also both honored.
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'The Fabelmans' wins the final award of the night
The final award of the night — best motion picture, drama — went to Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film "The Fabelmans."
The film documents a Jewish family, based on Spielberg's own, and the beginning of his love of moviemaking. Spielberg recalled a bit of the beginning of his career in his speech.
"I was John Cassavetes' PA on one of his movies ... and that's why I treat my PAs so kindly, because I know what it feels like," he said, referring to production assistants.
He thanked his cast and crew and joked about why he wanted to keep his acceptance speech short.
"My office is on the Universal lot, and I want to stay on the Universal lot," he said. "I don't want to be the reason this goes too far into the 11:30 p.m. news in New York City."
'The Banshees of Inisherin' wins big
“The Banshees of Inisherin” won the award for best picture for a musical or comedy.
It was the most nominated film at the Golden Globes, with eight nods.
"I can't believe it. It was an honor to be nominated against so many brilliant films this year so many new friends," writer, director and producer Martin McDonagh said.
'House of the Dragon' wins best TV drama series
“House of the Dragon” has won the Golden Globe for best television drama series.
Executive producer Miguel Sapochnik accepted the award.
“Thank you very much. This is amazing," he said.
Sapochnik praised "Severance," which was also nominated in the category along with "Ozark."
"If I could have made 'House of the Dragon' like 'Severance' I would have, but would have been a bit weird," he said.
HFPA president says organization will 'support groups that amplify a variety of voices'
HFPA President Helen Hoehne thanked the industry for its support in celebrating the Globes' 80th anniversary.
Hoehne also alluded to the changes the HFPA has made to improve the diversity of its membership:
“We commit to continue strengthening our partnership with Hollywood and with the worldwide fans who celebrate the best on film and television," she said. "We will continue to support groups that amplify a variety of voices and continue to add representation to our organization from around the world as we did this past year."
'Abbott Elementary' gets another win
"Abbott Elementary" won the award for best television series, musical or comedy.
"I created this show because I love comedy. There are so many people in this room who are the reason why I'm here," show creator and star Quinta Brunson said in her acceptance speech.
"Abbott Elementary" earned the most nominations of any television show, five. Brunson and Tyler James Williams won awards for best actress in a TV series, musical or comedy and for best supporting actor in a TV series, respectively.
"During a very tough time in this country, I’m so grateful 'Abbott Elementary' can make people laugh," Brunson said.
She also thanked comedians Henry Winkler and Seth Rogen and gave a shoutout to Brad Pitt.
Kevin Costner wins best performance by an actor in a drama television series
Kevin Costner won for best performance by an actor in a drama television series for his role as rancher John Dutton in "Yellowstone."
Costner was not able to attend because of weather and flooding, presenter Regina Hall said.
Eddie Murphy makes Will Smith Oscars slap joke
Eddie Murphy made a joke about the Oscars slap incident as he accepted the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award honoring lifetime achievement.
“I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind," Murphy said. “Pay your taxes, mind your business and keep’s Will Smith’s wife name out [your] mouth.”
Murphy was referring to the shocking moment during the Academy Awards last year when Smith hit Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith later apologized.
Before he cracked the joke, Murphy said he was thankful for the award.
“This is a long time in the making, and I appreciate it,” he said.
Evan Peters takes home first Golden Globe for controversial show
Evan Peters took home the award for best actor in a limited series in the Netflix series "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." It was Peters' first nomination and first win.
Peters acknowledged Netflix, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Ryan Murphy in his acceptance speech. He also thanked viewers who tuned into the series.
"And last, but most importantly, I want to thank everyone out there who watched the show," he said. "It was a difficult one to make, a difficult one to watch, but I sincerely hope some good came out of it.”
Peters did not acknowledge the backlash surrounding the show, which received criticism from Dahmer's real-life living victims and their families, who said watching it was retraumatizing.
Mike White hilariously accepts award for 'White Lotus'
Mike White, the creator of HBO's "White Lotus," won for best limited series made for TV.
Accepting the award, White confessed he was “too drunk, because there was no food."
In joking about the show's spoilers, he said, “I know you all passed, you all passed on this show."
On a more serious and loving note, White praised his cast and crew for helping him create a successful show. "I would take a bullet for you guys," he said. "Not on the heart but maybe on the foot."
"It’s very gratifying to have this moment.”
Jennifer Coolidge gets invited to her neighbors parties now
Jennifer Coolidge won her first Golden Globe for her role as the needy heiress Tanya on "The White Lotus."
But the other benefit of being the fan favorite of the show?
“My neighbors are speaking to me," she said in her acceptance speech. “I was never invited to one party, and now everyone is inviting me!”
Coolidge, who won an Emmy for the role last year, also thanked the show's creator, Mike White.
"Even if this is the end because you did kill me off, you changed my life," she joked, referring to her character's death at the end of season two.
“I had such big dreams and expectations as a younger person, but what happened is they sort of fizzle," she said. "I thought it was gonna be queen of Monaco even though someone else did it."
Here's to hoping Coolidge and "The White Lotus" cast get to party together tonight with the iconic theme song playing in the background.