SPECIAL REPORT: The 82nd Annual Golden Globes Was … Interesting
Let's get into this year's show hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser
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Welcome to The Diamond Report. Today's bonus edition is all about this year’s Golden Globes. From the fashion looks and blinging surprises on the red carpet to Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue and the acceptance speeches, here’s everything you missed during last night’s show.
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The only word that I use to describe this year’s Golden Globes is interesting, and not necessarily in the way that you may think. It had some high points and some low points, with shocking twists and surprises. But, overall, I was left shocked, and often speechless, by the some of winner’s and fashion choices.
So, without further ado, here’s my take on this year’s show.
Fashion
Fashion at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes was very hit and miss. Either they killed the look or they didn’t. The majority of my personal favorites from the night featured color, like a bold red or a timeless gold. The looks that had black or neutral tones looked better to me when it added a textured element to the look, like the velvet material in “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James’ dress or the sequence in Viola Davis’ dress.
As expected, Zendaya shined on the carpet, winning the highly coveted spot of my favorite look of the night. She was also sporting some extra bling on her left hand (more on that to come). Actor Morris Chestnut and his wife Pam Byse’s outfits were a close second to me, with Chestnut adorning all red with black shoes to match his wife’s all black outfit.
Other outfits were either too safe (and dull) or over the top (and not in a good way). Here are some of my top looks from the evening:
The Host
Comedian Nikki Glaser delivered one of the better monologues for an award show opening. The majority of her jokes were lighthearted and earned a few chuckles from me. As always, there were some that could have been left on the drawing board (namely all of the Diddy jokes).
Overall, Glaser kept the program moving, with bits that weren’t too long or extremely corny.
Top Moments From The 82nd Annual Golden Globes
The Clear Tension Between Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Regardless of Johnson reclaiming his role in the new “Fast & Furious” film, the age-old beef between the two action stars still seems alive and well. Last night, when Diesel walked on stage to present the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, he locked eyes with Johnson, who was seated near the stage. He then awkwardly said, “Hey, Dwayne,” with a slight smile and wave. The short moment seemed incredibly awkward on-air.
Actress Zoe Saldana Tearfully Accepts Her Award
First-time Golden Globe winner Zoe Saldana (“From Scratch” and “Emilia Pérez) tearfully accepted her award for Best Supporting Female Actor in a motion picture with an emotional speech, where she celebrated all of her fellow nominees.
“I know that it’s a competition, but all I have witnessed is us showing up for each other and celebrating each other, and it’s just so beautiful,” she said. “You’re magic. You are all magic.”
Jeff Goldblum (“Wicked” and “Kaos”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Wicked” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) Joke About Becoming “Zaddy” and “Mother”
Oz’s latest Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Headmistress Madame Morrible, (Michelle Yeoh) are at the center of another ploy — and this time it’s out of their control. The internet has bestowed upon them new titles, creating the opportunity for a funny bit as they presented the award for Original Song in a Motion Picture.
“People for instance have been calling me, ‘Zaddy,’” Goldblum said, earning a hilarious “What’s Zaddy?” response from Yeon. The “Crazy Rich Asians” star then shared that on the internet “the same people have been saying I’m serving ‘Mother.’”
The pair were coached on the latest Internet slang by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from the sidelines. It was an adorable moment, and one of the best bits of the night.
Sebastian Stan Calling For Hollywood to “Champion Stories That Are Inclusive”
Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice” and “A Different Man”) was named Best Male Actor in a musical or comedy film, and started his acceptance speech by calling for Hollywood to champion inclusive and “necessary” stories.
“Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now,” he said. “We have to normalize it and continue to expose ourselves to it, and our children — encourage acceptance.”
BONUS MOMENT: Close friend and fellow Marvel alum Anthony Mackie shouted Stan out on stage while holding up a hand heart, confirming that their bromance is still going strong. The two also embraced backstage after Stan’s win.
Celebrity Couples Are Proving That Love Exists
From Adam Brody (“Nobody Wants This”) pulling Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl”) into his photo ops on the red carpet to Chestnut constantly singing wife’s praises in interviews, love was clearly in the air at the Golden Globes last night.
The biggest surprise of the night came from “The Challengers” star Zendaya, who was wearing an engagement ring on her left ring finger. The actress is reportedly engaged to “Spider-Man” co-star and boyfriend Tom Holland, after four years of dating.
Who Won?
If the award recipients for the Golden Globes set the tone for the rest of the season, then I was completely off in my predications. While I guessed some of the winners correctly, a lot of them were just simply shocking (namely “Flow” over “Inside Out 2,” Denzel Washington, in fact, leaving with nothing, and Grande and Erivo’s “Wicked” snubs).
“Shōgun” and “Emilia Pérez” shined last night, taking home the most wins for their respective categories. “Shōgun,” a historical drama following Lord Yoshii Toranaga fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him, scored four wins, including Best TV Drama. “Baby Reindeer,” a miniseries inspired by Richard Gadd’s own experience with a stalker, was named the best limited series, anthology or TV movie — one of two awards for the series. “Hacks,” the story of a dark mentorship between a legendary comic and her prodigy, also won two awards, securing the prize for best musical or comedy TV series.
“Emilia Pérez,” a musical about a notorious drug lord’s transition into living as a woman, held the lead for films, scoring four wins including Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture. Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” a historical drama highlighting the journey of a visionary architect who migrates to America post-war, followed closely behind, winning three awards. Starring Adrien Brody, who was named best male actor in a drama, the movie stands as Corbet’s labor of love to film. The best director winner spent seven years bringing the three-hour-plus film to life.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez (Netflix)
Best Motion Picture — Drama: The Brutalist (A24)
Best Motion Picture — Animated: Flow (Sideshow/Janus Films)
Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language: Emilia Pérez (France)
*New* Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked (Universal Pictures)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Female Actor in Drama: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Male Actor in Drama: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Female Actor in Musical or Comedy: Demi Moore (The Substance)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Male Actor in Musical or Comedy: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Supporting Female Actor: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Pérez)
Best Motion Picture Performance, Supporting Male Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Best Television Series — Drama: Shōgun (FX/Hulu)
Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy: Hacks (HBO/Max)
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made For Television: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Best Television Series Performance, Female Actor in Drama: Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
Best Television Series Performance, Male Actor in Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
Best Television Series Performance, Female Supporting Actor: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
Best Television Series Performance, Male Supporting Actor: Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun)
Best Television Series Performance, Female Actor in Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Television Series Performance, Male Actor in Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made For Television Performance, Female Actor: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made For Television Performance, Male Actor: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
Best Television Stand-Up Comedy Performance: Ali Wong (Ali Wong: Single Lady)
Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
Best Motion Picture Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)
Best Motion Picture Original Score: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross (Challengers)
Best Motion Picture Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
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Ayo’s outfit >>>
Zendaya’s ring >>>
Yeah, the Globes were interesting, but shoutout to Jeff Goldblum for discovering Zaddy, and I'm excited for more Diamond Report coverageeee!!!