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After over two decades in the industry, Zoe Saldaña won her first Golden Globe and became emotional during her speech. “My heart is full of gratitude,” she said while tearing up. “All of my fellow nominees, I’m in awe of you. Your strength, your complexity, your undeniable talent. I know that it’s a competition, but all I have witnessed is just us showing up for each other and celebrating each other, and it’s just so beautiful.”
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And Selena Gomez had the best reaction when Zoe won, despite being in the same category for their roles in Emilia Pérez. Selena started cheering and immediately shot to her feet with a big smile, jumping and clapping.
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Marvel costars Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie shared a big hug after the former won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for his role in A Different Man.
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Hiroyuki Sanada made history as the first Japanese actor to win Best Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Series — Drama for his incredible performance in Shōgun. He shared some advice for aspiring actors: “Please be yourself, believe in yourself, and never give up.”
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As an InStyle magazine red carpet host, Drew Afualo interviewed Cesily Collette, who played young Nessarose in Wicked. Drew gave the actor a bag of Cheetos, and Cesily left with a big smile!
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Quinta Brunson took a selfie with Amy Adams and Abbott Elementary costars Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter.
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Sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning took their grandmother to the awards show.
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Colin Farrell won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his superb performance in The Penguin. At the end of his speech, he said, “Oh! Craft service, our great dame!” The audience laughed, but Colin continued, “No, no, Carolina, on those cold winter nights in New York when I was the only one overheating. She’d be there with a coconut water every half hour. Carolina, god bless you — she kept the whole crew going; she’s craft service.”
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Angelina Jolie and daughter Zahara held hands on the red carpet.
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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester walked the red carpet together and gave some rare interviews. While chatting with Entertainment Tonight, Leighton was asked about having “the hot rabbi” for a date. She made a funny face and exclaimed, “I’m married to him!”
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Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco looked adorable together.
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Adrien Brody won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for The Brutalist. He gave a moving speech, saying, “This story is really the character’s journey is very reminiscent of my mother’s and my ancestors’ journey of fleeing war and coming to this great country. I owe so much to my mother and my grandparents for their sacrifice, and although I do not know fully how to express all of the challenges that you have faced and experienced, and the many people who have struggled immigrating to this country, I hope that this work stands to lift you up a bit and to give you a voice. I’m so grateful. I will cherish this moment forever.”
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Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek got a pic together…
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…as did Wicked costars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande…
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…and Ayo Edebiri and Zendaya!
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet shared a big smooch.
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And finally, Demi Moore won her first big acting award after more than 45 years in the industry, taking home the Golden Globe for Best Female Actor in a Film — Musical or Comedy for The Substance. During her speech, she recalled a movie producer calling her a “popcorn actress.” She continued, “At that time, I made that mean that this wasn’t something that I was allowed to have. And I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it. Maybe I was complete, maybe I’ve done what I was supposed to do.” Then, she received the script for The Substance. “The universe told me that you’re not done.”
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