The Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday saw a subdued political tone, despite the ongoing turmoil of the second Donald Trump administration. Host Nikki Glaser opened with sarcastic jabs at the Justice Department and CBS News, but most winners and presenters avoided direct references to Trump.
Jean Smart, winner for Hacks, urged the audience to “do the right thing” without elaborating. She wore a “Be Good” pin protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an agent killed a woman in Minneapolis. On the red carpet, Smart said the political climate overshadowed the event.
Judd Apatow bluntly told the audience, “I believe we are in a dictatorship now.” Meanwhile, Kleber Mendonça Filho, winner for Best Non-English Language Feature, spoke broadly about the importance of filmmaking in turbulent times.
Jack Thorne, accepting the Best Limited Series award for Adolescence, said: “Removing hate is our generation’s responsibility. The possibility seems remote right now, but hope is a beautiful thing.”
