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Best and worst moments of the 2013 Globes
Finally: funny hosts, battling Jennifers, Hathaway's quick pivot and half of
Hollywood turns orange
By Kati Johnston Special to MSN TV
The sprightly new hosts of
the 70th annual Golden Globes, TV's laffmeisters Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, presided over an upbeat party that
really did provide some well-deserved surprising wins ("Argo," Ben Affleck, Lena Dunham and her "Girls"), along with some just, er, surprises (Jodie Foster's rambling, awkward, inspiring speech
in response to her career achievement award; former President Bill Clinton
appearing to introduce the clip of "Lincoln"). And as always, Hollywood's annual
silly, sloppy party had more than a few shining highlights -- as well as a few
lowlights. Here are some of our favorites:
Best Foreshadowing of the Real Fun of the Globes: During the
red-carpet interview of nominee Helen Mirren, an attendee who looked like an
escapee from "Entourage," exaggeratedly swigged champagne right from the
bottle. Classy!
Biggest Cosmetic Promotion in L.A. We Didn't Hear About:
Apparently for fake tans -- in exactly the same hue. There must have been quite
a special on the same batch sprayed over all the Miss America contestants the
night before in Vegas. Orange offenders included Bradley Cooper, Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Craig, Connie Britton, Lea Michelle and even Bill
Clinton.
Worst Ongoing Hole in the NBC Reporting Team: Why no
embedded reporters on the floor when "the bar is very much open"? Get Lauer down there where the real action is!
Most Delightful New Hosts of an Awards Show: Longtime
friends and relaxed fellow nominees on NBC shows, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Remember back when they were the first two women to co-host the "Saturday
Night Live" "Weekend Update"? "There'll be double the sexual tension," Fey
then gaily promised. At the Globes, they delivered all that and more, hopping
around through the audience all night long and vamping it up. ("Talk about 'Hunger Games'-- like the six weeks before I could
get into this dress!" "Life of Pi"--the six weeks AFTER I take this dress off!")
Dare we hope for a repeat appearance next year?
Wow! Now Who's Trouble When She Walked In?Taylor Swift suddenly looked all
grown up and sultry in that purple satin gown.
The Best Jennifer Did Win: Was there any doubt? Jennifer Lopez is talented and gorgeous, but
classy she is not. Her see-through ice skater outfit next to Jennifer
Garner's absolutely elegant gown and styling proved all over again that Ben
Affleck did, in fact, choose the right half of Bennifer with Garner.
Ah, Well, His Heart Will Go On: Poehler gave "Zero Dark Thirty" director Kathryn Bigelow a
supremely backhanded (yet splendid) compliment when she mentioned the
controversy over that film's torture scenes. "Well," Poehler said cheerily,
"When it comes to torture, I trust the lady who was married for three years to
James Cameron."
Funniest Camera Disconnect with the Script: Fey and Poehler
joked about the Globes' intermingling of the "beautiful people of movies" (cut
to the decidedly non-photogenic Quentin Tarantino, who Fey earlier said "is the
star of all my sexual nightmares") "and the rat-faced people of TV" (cut to the
most glamorous woman in the western hemisphere, Sofia Vergara).
Most Immobile Hair Trend: Buns. Chignons. Topknots. There
was going to be a backlash against the last several years of long, loose,
extension-draped tresses. But the new buns are, dare we say it, stiff. Top
offenders: Eva Longoria, Sarah Paulson, Julianne Moore. On the other hand, Taylor Swift
and Jessica Capshaw got the look right, with softer waves accompanying their
sleek knots.
Fresh Prints:Sienna Miller, a nominee for her touching
portrayal of Tippi Hedren in "The Girl," rocked the springy print trend with
just enough perky flowers to brighten the room but not overwhelm her dress.
Most Bitter Uncast Actress: Well, that's just a guess, but
why else would Catherine Zeta-Jones feel the need to show off and
belt a few lines of a song from "Les Misérables"
when introducing the clip of the film? Instead of landing a juicy role in that
award-winning film, she was forced instead to star in Tom Cruise's "Rock of Ages." She must still be misérable.
Best New Flavor: Ginger! Redheads Jessica Chastain, Damian Lewis and Julianne Moore took home Globes
for their roles in "Zero Dark Thirty," "Homeland" and "Game Change." (Though we didn't completely
exhale until Lewis finished his speech -- kept thinking his vest was made of
explosives.) Runner-up: Presenter Kristin Wiig, being super silly with "SNL"
sidekick Will Ferrell.
Hottest Fake Rumor:Giuliana Rancic's public speculation
that nominee Anne Hathaway was pregnant. Oopsy! Hathaway's reps
quickly shot down the notion. For now.
Most Fun New Mums' Night Out: "Skyfall" singer and winner Adele's unscripted ebullience was
contagious. She confessed that she and a girlfriend, another new mother, came
for "a girls' night out, and we've been pissing ourselves laughing!" Hey, we
want to sit at their table!
The Evening's Best (and Only) Harvey Weinstein Reference:Jennifer Lawrence, winner for "Silver Linings Playbook," was sassy in her litany
of thanks, including, "Harvey, thank you for killing whoever you had to get
me up here!"
Biggest Turnaround in the Evening: "Les Mis" star Anne Hathaway was inspiring when she
accepted the award, a "blunt object that I will use from now on against
self-doubt," which she should, since she beat out the highly favored Sally Field
of "Lincoln." But by the end of the telecast, she'd tiptoed into supremely
irritating territory, hogging the microphone when the film won and the cast and
producers were all onstage. Why? To thank a few people she'd forgotten before.
And to look like she was trying just a little bit too hard.
Wait, They Just Had Babies? Nominee Claire Danes ("Homeland") and presenter Megan Fox recently became moms? Both gorgeous
actresses were sleek and looked absolutely amazing.
Best Imitation of a Bust of a Mount Rushmore Carving:
Nominee Tommy Lee Jones never cracked a smile. Not once.
Not amused.
Get that "Girl" Some New Shoes: Cool that edgy Lena Dunham
won multiple times for her HBO series "Girls," but she barely seemed able to
walk up to the stage. What on earth did she have on her feet?
Worst Emergency Shortage of Hair Gel: Suffered by the
stylist for presenter Lucy Liu, whose side ponytail was cute, but which
sprouted loose shards of hair all the way from scalp to tip.
Most Deserving, Oft-Overlooked Actor:Don Cheadle, honored for his role as a high-level
fixer for the Showtime show "House of
Lies."
Oh, Somebody Had to Do It:Sacha Baron Cohen offended most of the room with
zingers about Hathaway, Gérard
Depardieu, Russell Crowe ... well, you get the idea. But
remember, Ricky Gervais made comments like that for three
straight hours for the last few years.
Best Channeling of John Wayne: Or his walk, anyway.
Presenter Julia Roberts lumbered out onstage like she was
about to challenge some pilgrim or another to a duel. "Somebody oughta belt you
in the mouth. But I won't, I won't. The hell I won't!"
Best Unintentional Homage of "Lincoln":Bill Murray, whose scruffy muttonchops paid
tribute to the likes of Robert E. Lee, Ambrose Burnside, and Ulysses S. Grant.
Meanwhile, "Lincoln" best actor winner Day-Lewis gave a gracious, appreciative
speech for all his "Lincoln" collaborators who did not receive awards. He was
even rather statesmanlike.
Most Touching Tribute: Honoree Jodie Foster's heartfelt
shout-out to her ailing mother, Brandy. And she used her speech to come out
publicly while the entire room held its collective breath, as she announced that
she's ... "single. That's right." (Unsaid, but a mighty clear: "Though it's none
of your business.") Foster was fierce and awkward and unapologetic for
protecting her privacy, yet singled out her sons and her ex, and honored the
disgraced Mel Gibson, who must have been sending up silent prayers of gratitude
during the whole speech. And Jane Lynch's thought bubble was... perplexed. And
this, friends, is why we love live awards shows. Yes, here's to 50 more years,
Jodie.
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Kati Johnston is a regular contributor to MSN Entertainment:
Kati.Johnston@comcast.net.
jodie foster is still a good actress despite what people say, same with mel gibson is still a good actor. congratulations jodie for winning the cecil b. demille award. i wish you well. i hope you will do more good films even with mel gibson, kristen stewart and robert downey jr. good luck and godspeed.
Golden Globe seemed a tad annoying. Could be me but most actors and actresses seemed a little obnoxious. Jodie Fosters speech was a mish mash of whatever ??? If it wasn't anybodies business why did she bring up the subject of her sexual orientation? But like I mentioned it just could be me? Only my opinion.!!
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