Hollywood’s most unpredictable awards show delivered again on Jan. 11, packing surprises from the red carpet to the final acceptance speech.
At a Glance
- Wunmi Mosaku revealed her second pregnancy on the red carpet
- Nikki Glaser roasted CBS News and Leonardo DiCaprio in her monologue
- Music cues went hilariously off-script all night
- The ceremony ran 20 minutes past its scheduled 11 p.m. ET end
- Why it matters: Viewers tune in for unscripted moments the Oscars rarely allow
Nominees, presenters and VIPs filled the Beverly Hilton for a night that mixed heartfelt wins with technical gaffes and uncensored language.
Pregnancy Debut
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku arrived in a golden gown and debuted a visible baby bump, confirming she is expecting her second child. In an essay timed to her red-carpet appearance, Vogue published her explanation for going public.
“I’ve decided to stop trying to camouflage my bump today at the Golden Globes, so me and baby can truly enjoy and embrace the moment fully together,” she wrote.
Mullet Revival
The ’80s mullet dominated male grooming. Presenters and winners including Connor Storrie, Glen Powell, Jacob Elordi, Patrick Schwarzenegger and SEVENTEEN’s Joshua arrived with the signature short-front, long-back cut.
Monologue Targets
Returning host Nikki Glaser opened by mocking the network airing the show. “And the award for most editing goes to CBS News,” she joked. “Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news. We needed another.”
She then turned to Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating habits: “Leo, I’m sorry I made that joke, it’s cheap. I tried not to but, you know, we don’t know anything else about you, man. There’s nothing else, open up.”
Soundtrack Misfires
Music played after each speech appeared random:
- Stellan Skarsgård, 74, walked to Usher’s “Yeah!”
- Amy Poehler collected her Best Podcast award to BTS’ “Dynamite”
- The Adolescence team exited to Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic”
Uncensored Language
Live TV produced multiple swear words:
- Teyana Taylor’s acceptance speech got partially muted after she called her trophy “this s— is heavy”
- Snoop Dogg told the crowd, “I’m high as a motherf—– right now,” adding “Y’all had me here too damn long”
- Erin Doherty’s f-bomb aired uncensored except the expletive itself; only “f—” was bleeped after she recalled promising her mother not to say it
Missing Winners
Michelle Williams, winner of Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, is in a Brooklyn stage production of Anna Christie through Feb. 1 and did not attend. Melissa McCarthy and Kathryn Hahn accepted for her.
Ricky Gervais won Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television but skipped the ceremony. Presenter Wanda Sykes had vowed, if he won, to thank “God and the trans community” on his behalf. Gervais has previously faced criticism for transphobic jokes in his specials.
Heated Rivalry Pair
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, stars of the breakout series Heated Rivalry, presented an award and joked about their on-screen nudity.
“Picture everyone in the audience, you know… [naked],” Williams advised.
Storrie replied, “Yeah, I don’t really know if that works considering everyone’s seen us, you know… [naked].”
Star Sightings
Jennifer Lawrence chatted with Kylie Jenner, who attended as Timothée Chalamet’s date. Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio talked during a break, while George Clooney and Paul Mescal shared a conversation across generations.
Meta Win
The Studio, Seth Rogen’s industry satire, won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. An episode had mocked Golden Globes campaigning, showing Rogen’s character trying to secure a thank-you from a fictional Zoë Kravitz.
Stage Trek
Winners faced a long walk to the podium. Wagner Moura joked about crossing “an ocean” to accept Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Rogen noted that half of The Studio writers sat at table one and the rest at table 228.
Standing Ovation
Julia Roberts received a standing ovation when she presented Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. “I’m going to be impossible for a week,” she quipped after the applause.
Overtime Finish
The broadcast ended roughly 20 minutes past 11 p.m. ET. Closing the show, Glaser remarked, “This one went to 11,” referencing the time and the comedy film This Is Spinal Tap.
Sources told News Of Losangeles the chaotic pace is typical for the ceremony, which prides itself on looser restrictions than other televised award shows.
