Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book Win Big At Golden Globes
(Undated) — Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody are taking home the top Golden Globe Awards this year. Green Book, about African-American pianist Dr. Don Shirley, won best musical or comedy film, best screenplay and best supporting actor in a film for Mahershala Ali. Meanwhile, Bohemian Rhapsody, about the rock band Queen, picked up best motion picture drama. Rami Malek also won best actor in a motion picture drama for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the biopic. Glenn Close won best actress in a motion picture drama for her role in The Wife, while Olivia Colman picked up best actress in a musical or comedy motion picture for The Favourite. Director Alfonso Cuaron was named best director for his movie, Roma, which also won best foreign language film. Lady Gaga picked up her first Golden Globe for best original song for her hit, Shallow, from her and Bradley Cooper’s movie, A Star Is Born. Christian Bale was awarded best actor in a musical or comedy for his portrayal of former Vice President Dick Cheney in the movie, Vice.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story won big in the TV categories, picking up best mini-series or TV film, and best actor in a mini-series or TV film for Darren Criss. The Americans was named best TV drama series, and The Kominsky Method picked up best musical or comedy TV series. Rachel Brosnahan won best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy series for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Sandra Oh also won best performance by an actress in a TV drama series for her role in Killing Eve.
Jeff Bridges was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his career in film, while Carol Burnett was recognized for her time in film and television with the inaugural Carol Burnett Award. The show was hosted by actors Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh, who jokingly praised the celebrities in the room, gave out pretend flu shots, and talked about finding a new host for the Oscars.
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