It’s about time we made an awards show fun again.
Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh hosted the Golden Globes on Sunday, and it was an enjoyable, well-paced night.
Here are my top 3 reasons why the night made me smile.
Family thanks
How sweet was it to see all the thanks to families? And not just the typical thanks, but genuine moments.
Sandra Oh’s dad giving her a standing ovation when she won for “Killing Eve.” How cute was he? He clearly adores his daughter.
Darren Criss thanked his mom while reminding the audience how America is made up of immigrants…after he fan-boyed a bit.
And Mahershala Ali thanked all the women in his life. He knows who helped him grow up.
Those priceless reactions
Two of these belong to Rachel Brosnahan. When she won for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” for the second year in a row, the music started and she sweetly started trying to wrap it up while pointing out the music was playing.
Then, when she was leaving the stage, she almost went the wrong way, so when she was directing to exit the correct side, she awkwardly hopped off the stage.
The last funny reaction belongs to Gina Rodriguez of “Jane the Virgin.” When Dick Van Dyke came out on stageto help introduce a clip for “Mary Poppins Returns,” everyone gave a standing ovation, but the kid-like glow in Rodriguez’s eyes was priceless. Clearly she looks up to him.
Bringing a youthful exuberance
Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B. DeMille award this year, and he used his time to semi-tearfully thank his family, colleagues and friends.
But he ended by bringing about a point, as many do in speeches.
As he encouraged people to get out and do something in the world, he said “tag, you’re it” to the audience, pushing them to take that next step.
It made the moment not heavy-headed, but joyful.
What were your favorite moments of the Golden Globes?