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Dreamgirls, Ugly Betty Big Winners At Globes

With three exceptions, I predicted the major Golden Globe Award winners last night, and was delighted when the first award was given to Jennifer Hudson for her Best Supporting Actress role in "Dreamgirls" (which also won Best Picture, Musical/Comedy and Best Supporting Actor, Eddie Murphy). My main disappointments were that "Babel" beat "The Queen" for Best Picture, Drama, and that some song from "Happy Feet" beat out "Listen," the gorgeous song sung by Beyonce in "Dreamgirls." At least the winning song was written by Prince, but that's little comfort. I'd also picked Stephen Frears as Best Director for "The Queen," but Martin Scorsese picked up that award. I'm sure he deserved it, but I haven't yet seen "The Departed."

The two television shows honored for Drama and Comedy were "Grey's Anatomy" and "Ugly Betty," both two of my favorite programs. I was also thrilled to see America Ferrara win Best Actress in a Comedy for "Ugly Betty." This young lady is a real talent, and far from ugly. She's intelligent, daring, and a gifted actress.

Meryl Streep gave a marvelous speech after receiving her award for Best Actress/Comedy (movie) for "The Devil Wears Prada," making me wish she did more comedy. She started out by scanning the audience and quipping, "Yes, I believe I've worked with everyone in this room!" Her speech got even better as she continued. However, I don't think anyone can top Helen Mirren's Emmy acceptance speech, when she won for "Elizabeth I" (as she did last night, as well as for "The Queen."). When Mirren got to the podium, she exclaimed, "I'm just happy I didn't go ass over tit on my way up here!" I hope that audience was wearing Depends.

There were other winners that I agreed with (and some I did not), but, overall, it was a good show. Tom Hanks' presentation of the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Warren Beatty was a real hoot, and if you're lucky, you'll find a clip of it on YouTube.

Next: The Oscars! All eyes on Jennifer Hudson!

posted by Hopster @ 7:27 AM