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The 2023 Golden Globes aired Tuesday night after last year’s trainwreck ceremony was pulled from broadcast due to the myriad controversies around parent organization The Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael, this year’s show boasted a slew of big-name first-time nominees, including Michelle Yeoh, Sebastian Stan, Zendaya, and Evan Peters. It’s also had scandal brewing in the background, with “Best Actor” nominee Brendan Fraser publicly boycotting the ceremony.
Here are the highlights of the 2023 Golden Globes, including all the best and worst moments.
Best Moments
Host Jerrod Carmichael’s opening monologue, referencing the HFPA’s ongoing representation problem: “I’m here because I’m black … [the HFPA] didn’t have a single black member until George Floyd died,” the comedian declared, coming out with a bang.
Niecy Nash-Betts announcing the Best Actor in a Drama winner: “I don’t know if you’re clapping because you like my dress, because I’m here or because I’m gay now. I’ll take it.”
Quinta Brunson prevents a wardrobe malfunction: Brunson scored the win for Best Actress in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy. While she walked up to the stage, she kept tugging at the bustier of her dress, which had a sweetheart neckline. “Let me get myself together,” she said to the audience once she got onstage, tugging it up again.
The moment was relatable – who hasn’t been there, worrying about a wardrobe malfunction? It’s a loss for her designer, though. She shouldn’t have had the distraction of worrying about that.
Michelle Yeoh gets cranky: Yeoh was accepting her Best Actress award when she got annoyed at her play-out music — a.k.a. her cue to leave the stage. “Shut up, please. I can beat you up today, and I’m serious,” she said, alluding to her kickass martial arts movie roles. She said it with a smile, but was clearly annoyed.
Austin Butler channels Elvis: The Best Actor winner, who played Elvis Presley in Baz Lurhman’s biopic “Elvis,” gave a shout-out to The King when hearing his walkoff music: “You could at least play ‘Suspicious Minds,’“ he stated, referring to a late-60s Presley hit.
