By Christopher Trick, Staff Writer
On Sunday, Feb. 28, Hollywood gathered at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to celebrate the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Tina Fey and Amy Pohler took to the stage to present the winners with their awards.
Breaking from the norms of the annual ceremony, Poehler and Fey hosted the event on separate coasts stitched together by the broadcasting company. Instead of performing in front of a room full of celebrities, both comedians performed in front of a room filled with first responders.
Though many actors and actresses were rewarded for their exemplary performances, some controversy arose regarding the nonprofit Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). According to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, the HFPA has been known to engage in unethical practices such as issuing payments to its members and taking kickbacks from celebrities to whom the organization has issued awards.
In addition to shady dealings, the Los Angeles Times also revealed that there is not one Black member among the 87 people that make up the HFPA. This caused people to suspect that a number of Black directors and cast members were not nominated for awards even though many believed they deserved to be.
Tina Fey and Amy Pohler discussed this controversy in their opening remarks. “You gotta change that,” Fey said.
A spokesperson for the HFPA told the Los Angeles Times that allegations of unethical practices and racial bias are “entirely false.”
“Nomadland” won the award for Best Motion Picture: Drama. “Nomadland”’s director Chloe Zhao won the award for Best Director: Motion Picture. Zhao also made history by being the first Asian woman to win Best Picture Drama as a producer.
Andra Day, who starred in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama.
Sacha Baron Cohen, who starred in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” won the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Comedy. “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” also won the award for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy.
Chadwick Boseman, who starred in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” won the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama.
“The Queen’s Gambit” won the award for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Actress Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Gillian Anderson, who starred in “The Crown,” won the award for Best Supporting Actress: Television. Actor Josh O’Connor won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series: Drama. “The Crown” also won the award for Best Television Series: Drama. Actress Emma Corrin won the award for Best Actress in a Television Series: Drama.
“I thought this show was awesome,” sophomore history major James Bracco said. “I’m really into history, and I thought this show was such an amazing representation of the time period. It makes me wish I was there, in a sense.”
Jodie Foster, who starred in “The Mauritanian,” won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
“I’m really happy she won,” freshman film major Jessica Huntsman said. “I really enjoyed some of her movies like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ and I enjoyed this movie, too. She’s a great actor, so the award is well-deserved.”
“Minari” won the award for Best Motion Picture: Foreign Language.
Rosamund Pike, who starred in “I Care a Lot,” won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy.
“Schitt’s Creek” won the award for Best Television Series: Drama. Actress Catherine O’Hara won the award for Best Actress in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy.
“This show is absolutely hilarious,” senior film major Donna Neil said. “I’ve seen every episode at least twice, and every time I laugh so hard. ‘Schitt’s Creek’ deserves every single award it wins.”
Jason Sudeikis, who starred in “Ted Lasso,” won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy.
“Io Si” (Seen), a song featured in “The Life Ahead,” won the award for Best Original Song: Motion Picture.
“Soul” won the award for Best Original Score: Motion Picture. “Soul” also won for Best Motion Picture: Animated.
Aaron Sorkin, who directed “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” won the award for Best Screenplay: Motion Picture.
Mark Ruffalo, who starred in “I Know This Much Is True,” won the award for Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television.
John Boyega, who starred in “Small Axe,” won the award for Best Supporting Actor: Television.
Daniel Kaluuya, who starred in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
“In spite of the many controversies surrounding the event, I was pleased with the winners,” junior communications major Carter Joseph said. “Both men and women were rewarded for the amazing performances, and many different types of films were honored for their uniqueness.”
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Fey and Pohler commended the winners and hoped to see a happier and healthier America in the coming months.
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