Poehler and Fey Take the Golden Globes
2014’s most exceptional film and television actors and actresses, as well as some musical artists, gathered together on Sunday, January 11th for the 72nd annual Golden Globes ceremony. The ceremony, put on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, was held in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California where awards for exemplary achievement(s) in television and film, both foreign and domestic, were given. “They showcase people who have honed their craft to the utmost,” said Lori Shaw.
The traditional award ceremony took a feminist twist with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at the helm. While accepting the award for best supporting actress in a motion picture for the movie Boyhood, Patricia Arquette took the time to give a “shout-out” to all of the single mothers in the world who take on more than they should be required to, and for doing what they do so well. Joanne Froggatt accepted the award for best supporting actress in a series, miniseries or television movie for her role in Downton Abbey and acknowledged the bravery of rape survivors in her speech, specifically noting the letters that she had personally received from some victims. Amy Adams was chosen as the best actress in a motion picture (comedy or musical) for the movie Big Eyes. While speaking, she recognized the importance of female role models in the media and on the big screen. She went on to reference her daughter and the impact that the actresses in the room had on her child. Poehler and Fey clearly blatantly voiced their opinions on many controversial topics, including the women who have brought allegations up against Bill Cosby in the recent months. When asked why she enjoyed the Golden Globes as much as she did, East Tennessee State freshman Sydney Spurrier chuckled and responded with, “Amy Poehler and Tina Fey really sealed the deal for me. They certainly did not leave anyone out.”
Richard Linklater, receiving the award for best director, Boyhood receiving the award for best motion picture drama, and “Glory” by John Legend and Common in the movie Selma receiving the award for best original song were among some of the other awards given out during the ceremony.
By: Lexie Shaw
