The Hollywood Foreign Press Association was back again last night, with the show that kicks off the award season – the Golden Globes. Often viewed as a predictor of eventual Academy Award nominations and wins, the Golden Globes is a glitzy, if not more informal event.
The big winners last night were:
Christian Bale – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for his role in The Fighter.
Colin Firth – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in The King’s Speech.
Paul Giamatti – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for his role in Barney’s Version.
Melissa Leo – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her role in The Fighter.
Natalie Portman – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in Black Swan.
The Social Network – which won Best Motion Picture Drama.
Robert De Niro – who won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
The Kids Are All Right – which won Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.
Toy Story 3 – which won Best Animated Feature Film.
In a Better World – which won Best Foreign Language Film.
David Fincher – who won Best Director – Motion Picture for his directing in The Social Network.
Aaron Sorkin – who won Best Screenplay – Motion Picture for his writing of Thee Social Network
Trent Renzor and Atticus Ross – who won Best Original Score – Motion Picture for The Social Network.
“You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” – which won Best Original Song – Motion Picture.
“Boardwalk Empire” – which won Best Television Series – Drama
Katey Sagal – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role in “Sons of Anarchy.”
Steve Buscemi – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in “Boardwalk Empire.”
Jane Lynch – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Chris Colfer – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television.
“Glee” – which won Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical.
Laura Linney – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for her role in “The Big C.”
Jim Parsons – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for his role in “The Big Bang Theory.”
“Carlos” – which won Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made of Television.
Claire Danes – who won Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for her role in “Temple Grandin.”
Al Pacino – who won Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role in “You Don’t Know Jack.”