Last night’s Golden Globes ceremony brought us some truly touching speeches and some incredibly poignant moments. These are just a few of our favorites.
With such a variety of shows being awarded Golden Globes last night, we were treated to some incredibly remarkable speeches from some first time honorees. Many of those winners brought us to tears in one way or another with their acceptance speeches, and here are just a few of the highlights.
Some had us crying because they were just really sweet declarations of love and affection…
Michael Keaton: Birdman– Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical
Some had our hearts swelling with pride…
Maggie Gyllenhaal:The Honourable Woman– Best Actress in a TV Miniseries or Movie
Some were incredibly touching gestures to communities that have long been mistreated or ignored…
Jeffrey Tambor: Transparent– Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy
“This is big. This is much bigger than me… I would like to dedicate my performance and this award to the transgender community. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for you inspiration. Thank you for your patience. And thank you for letting us be a part of the change.”
Some were darling reminders of the need for family, especially when sacrifice makes life hard…
Matt Bomer- Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Movie
Some were moving calls to remind us of the preciousness of life and humanity…
Common/John Legend: Selma– Best Original Song
“I am the hopeful black woman who was denied her right to vote. I am the caring white supporter, killed on the front lines of freedom. I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers murdered in the line of duty. Selma has awaken my humanity.”
Some were examples of intense gratefulness for opportunities to open closed minds…
Gina Rodriguez: Jane the Virgin– Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy
Some were heartbreaking gestures meant to help small voices be heard…
Joanne Froggatt: Downton Abbey– Best Supporting Actress
Some were adorable gestures of love between two recently married people…
Eddie Redmayne: The Theory of Everything– Best Actor in a Drama
And some were just George Clooney reminding us how great a human being, actor, director, friend, and husband can be.
George Clooney- Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award
“Congratulations to all of you for having a very good year. I’ve had a pretty good year myself…it’s a humbling thing when you find someone to love. Even better when you’ve been waiting your whole life. Amal, whatever alchemy it is that brought us together, I couldn’t be more proud to be your husband.”
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