The 81st Golden Globe Awards, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, may not have been a riotous affair, but it did have a number of memorable events that went viral on social media. These are the six most memorable moments from the event that captured the attention, ranging from amusing backstage discussions to genuine responses.
1) The triumphant shenanigans of Jennifer Lawrence
When the nominees for Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) were announced, Jennifer Lawrence made an amusingly unforgettable moment by mouthing to the camera in jest. “If I don’t win, I’m leaving.” Jennifer enthusiastically applauded her close friend Emma Stone after she won the Oscar for her performance in Poor Things, despite her lighthearted statement.
2) Emma Stone’s lighthearted comment
Following her victory, Emma Stone made a lighthearted but kind comment about Taylor Swift in a backstage conversation, drawing giggles from the audience. She jokingly said, “What an as**ole, am I right?” Prior to elaborating on her tight relationship with Taylor, she acknowledged her nomination for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which took on Barbie, the much anticipated film.
3) Will Ferrell and Kirsten Wiig’s silly cameo
While presenting an award, actors Kirsten Wiig and Will Ferrell lighten the mood with a hilarious dancing routine. Notable individuals such as Andrew Scott, Jennifer Lopez, and Matt Damon were among the audience members who found amusement in their antics and lighthearted banter.
4) Succession cast’s funny height comparison
Joking around backstage, Kieran Culkin—who was pretending to be a journalist—asked Matthew Macfadyen, one of the cast members who was the tallest. After this humorous exchange, Macfadyen claimed to be the tallest person, a claim that Nicholas Braun jokingly disputed.
5) Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s love
Photographs and video from the Golden Globe Awards show Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner together. They can be seen kissing, holding hands, and having fun. Supporters expressed their excitement by calling them “madly in love” and praising Timothée’s tender glance.
6) Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s gossip
During a commercial break, close friends Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift were seen swapping secrets. Selena was seen whispering to Taylor, which caused the latter to respond startled. Selena was rumored to have disclosed Kylie Jenner’s purported activities, preventing her from getting a picture with actor Timothee Chalamet.
