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The 81st Golden Globes, which aired on CBS, had viewers taking to social media to share their opinions and reactions from the start. But it wasn’t all bad, the “Barbie” Movie had its moment, “The Bear” won big and there were quite a few reunions between former co-stars.
Here are the main takeaways from the evening and a few things you’ll probably want to know about because chances are there will be a major discussion about them in the office tomorrow.
1. Viewers were not fans of the monologue
Comedian Jo Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globes, and his opening monologue did not go over well online.
HARRISON FORD AFTER ONE OF JO KOY’S JOKES PLEASE #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Z9d72rK94S
— maddie (@maddiecar_) January 8, 2024
Me, watching the Golden Globes monologue pic.twitter.com/2w0gOqr9id
— Justin Kirkland (@justinkirkland4) January 8, 2024
we were so wrong. come back, queen. your people need you pic.twitter.com/ENDGEsCwK7
— David Mack (@davidmackau) January 8, 2024
were they busy? #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/bOW9U4v8Uy
— JB (@JBfromDC89) January 8, 2024
“Barbie is based on a doll with big boobies.”
Cut to Greta Gerwig looking utterly disheartened at the way the movie she lovingly and tirelessly crafted is being blithely discussed.
Do better, #GoldenGlobes
— Will Spencer (@Will_Spencer3) January 8, 2024
i’m talking about that monologue in therapy on tuesday btw
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) January 8, 2024
We NEED to bring back long hooks that pull people off stage
— ms.mawmaVEVO (@speeeena) January 8, 2024
everyone live tweeting this jo koy monologue #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/EjzYZWwIER
— kathleen (@kathleen_hanley) January 8, 2024
Jo Koy pic.twitter.com/Zbfr43vRC0
— The Film Drunk (@thefilmdrunk) January 8, 2024
Quick somebody call them up during this commercial and tell them to get their ass on that stage and host! pic.twitter.com/kACXMoqWvW
— (@heyjaeee) January 8, 2024
Ryan Gosling has no patience with jokes about BARBIE and neither do I at this point. pic.twitter.com/w5vK7sbIcO
— Jen Chaney (@chaneyj) January 8, 2024
OMG Selena Gomez during Jo Koy’s Barbie jokes #GoldenGlobes2024 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/qcKFkaemIz
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) January 8, 2024
2. Taylor Swift’s reactions were better received than the jokes
Taylor Swift didn’t seem to be amused by Koy’s joke about her. “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL… On the Golden Globes we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift,” said Koy.
Taylor Swift takes a sip of her drink after Jo Koy’s joke about her at the #GoldenGlobes.
“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift.” pic.twitter.com/d2TDVcUGv5
— Variety (@Variety) January 8, 2024
between the barbie joke and the taylor joke.. when will men learn they can make jokes that don’t insult women or have misogynistic undertones?
— brie (@livbrinalor) January 8, 2024
The internet wasn’t a fan of the joke either, but they were a fan of Swift’s reaction.
— Taylor Swift News 🩵 (@TSwiftNZ) January 8, 2024
| Taylor Swift for the 2024 #GoldenGlobes
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) January 8, 2024
| Our reaction to whatever that joke was… pic.twitter.com/D0OPknS6S5
— Taylor Swift Updates 🩵 (@swifferupdates) January 8, 2024
Champagne problems @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/CoezphFkcr
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
SWIFTIES WATING FOR REPUTATION TV #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Tdc8juqhGb
— The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) January 8, 2024
taylor swift’s response to this golden globes host’s jokes…a mood, if you will pic.twitter.com/KgNhWF6pbh
— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) January 8, 2024
Taylor Swift being unamused by Jo Koy, she’s really just like us! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/1g6QG0Fbzz
— Nicol (@nikowl) January 8, 2024
*host makes a joke about taylor that obviously bothers her*
taylor: #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/tkeW51j4fn
— © (@MindofRollins) January 8, 2024
Taylor casually sipping her drink cause that man’s jokes just aren’t landing pic.twitter.com/Brig2zyzqx
— ✩ CEL ✩ (@moonlithoax) January 8, 2024
But just to showcase Swift does have a sense of humor, here she is laughing at comedian Jim Gaffigan’s joke.
| Taylor enjoying @JimGaffigan‘s #GoldenGlobes joke about standup comedians finally having a category
“For 80 years, good looking people threw a party. And then you guys finally decided to invite the talented people.” pic.twitter.com/xWzzULBgJu
— Taylor Swift Updates 🩵 (@swifferupdates) January 8, 2024
finally someone got taylor to laugh, this man should’ve been host #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/O422w54hUF
— © (@MindofRollins) January 8, 2024
3. Oh, and speaking of Taylor Swift…
People loved this moment of her and Bill Hader taking a selfie.
| Taylor Swift and Bill Hader at the 2024 #GoldenGlobes! pic.twitter.com/0rcdZjAgwv
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) January 8, 2024
no this is exactly what it’s like to be in a convo with taylor. she is so attentive and kind like i can’t. instant tears seeing this pic.twitter.com/1A6XEsqEY1
— emily (@shinymidnights) January 8, 2024
does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes pic.twitter.com/PmPu6w3WZa
— jen (@thelessiknow13) January 8, 2024
would pay truly hundreds of dollars and maybe a kidney to see this selfie?????????? @goldenglobes @taylorswift13 #goldenglobes pic.twitter.com/2z3EpVRs3o
— GIPHY Pop (@GiphyPop) January 8, 2024
the most “father of daughters” selfie ever taken pic.twitter.com/VtK1J1EVsQ
— Alison Herman (@aherman2006) January 8, 2024
14 years later pic.twitter.com/teWdKU7BS7
— Taylor Throwbacks (@ThrowbackTaylor) January 8, 2024
Fans also love any time that Swift and her bestie Selena Gomez are together, so here’s the two Golden Globes nominees.
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez at the #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/Q5Dh3B6iLF
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 8, 2024
| Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez stun for the 2024 #GoldenGlobes! pic.twitter.com/qkCMlNV569
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) January 8, 2024
Girls night at the #GoldenGlobes @selenagomez & @taylorswift13! pic.twitter.com/ZvDxvK3HrB
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Similar to NFL fans, Golden Globes viewers just seemed to love every time Swift was on camera.
me when someone orders fries for the table #GoldenGlobes @goldenglobes @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/OGGQzuyJvF
— GIPHY Pop (@GiphyPop) January 8, 2024
this is MY barbenheimer pic.twitter.com/zHxMD0VufX
— Ron (@midnightstrack2) January 8, 2024
it’s always taylor and her little drink against the world pic.twitter.com/VTPYsbNrvh
— beth⸆⸉ (@isitovernowftv) January 8, 2024
THE TEA THEY JUST SPILT WAS INSANE pic.twitter.com/IeQtRPxwxB
— ava (@thinktayvis) January 8, 2024
Swifties were also living for this behind-the-scenes moment that appeared to look like Swift was spilling some major tea.
— Taylor Swift News 🩵 (@TSwiftNZ) January 8, 2024
YOU GUYS???? pic.twitter.com/5OwBfbRxqI
— holls ⸆⸉ (@tntayvis) January 8, 2024
Oh that nod said a LOT pic.twitter.com/HbJnnKN33K
— Raghav ོ NYC Dress stan Swiftball Staff (@RaghavsRep) January 8, 2024
we already have the most interesting video of the #goldenglobes thanks to taylor swift, selena gomez and keleigh teller pic.twitter.com/BD76dcR7yN
— amelia (@therastour13) January 8, 2024
taylor and selena gossiping and their reactions to each other’s gossip is funnier than anything jo koy has said btw pic.twitter.com/fb86O5kPwd
— raf (@zoeyduatch) January 8, 2024
Selena telling Taylor the Chiefs playoff game is on Peacockpic.twitter.com/McQeksGOZD
— Bill Ari (@ImBillRay) January 8, 2024
4. The internet’s boyfriend Charles Melton made us melt
Melton first got the internet’s attention with his role as Reggie Mantle in the CW’s Riverdale. In 2019 he proved he had what it takes to be a leading man in his starring role in “The Sun Is Also a Star.” This year, he showcased his acting chops yet again in “May December” alongside Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.
absolutely melting at the sight of Charles Melton#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/TypSGXMWeu
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 8, 2024
Tears in my eyes pic.twitter.com/m2JUtPF9bH
— Julia (@S0UNDOFMETAL) January 8, 2024
my god pic.twitter.com/T7W2SyEVBA
— th*nos (@defnotthanos) January 8, 2024
5. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were caught kissing on camera
While this isn’t the couple’s first public appearance, viewers weren’t sure if the two knew the cameras were still rolling during commercial breaks.
Do Kylie and Timothée know that the ad breaks on the Golden Globe website is just a fan cam of them pic.twitter.com/QIbs42Ofhi
— yasmine | ياسمين (@filmwithyas) January 8, 2024
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet kissing at the #GoldenGlobes . pic.twitter.com/5zDXNLHWgn
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 8, 2024
6. Come on Barbie, Let’s win a Golden Globe
After a Barbenheimer summer, Barbie was nominated for cinematic and box office achievement. Barbie ended up winning, and Taylor Swift, who was also nominated in the category for her concert film of the Eras Tour, led the standing ovation.
Taylor Swift led the standing ovation for ‘Barbie’ as it won the #GoldenGlobe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. pic.twitter.com/1oUb5GLlGR
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) January 8, 2024
me watching barbie finally win something pic.twitter.com/B1zSrXi8K9
— nai (@margotswhore) January 8, 2024
award for “cinematic and box office achievement” pic.twitter.com/ZqfZm3hQEz
— evan romano (@EvanRomano) January 8, 2024
7. Ayo Edebiri’s acceptance speech
In 2023, Edebiri returned for season two of “The Bear” and starred in “Theater Camp” and “Bottoms.” Her acceptance speech after she won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series, won the hearts of viewers at home after she thanked her agents and manager’s assistants.
Ayo Edebri! The people’s princess!!!! Thanking her agents and managers ASSISTANTS??? A queen #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Fzn8v5CXyh
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) January 8, 2024
Taylor Swift nods in agreement during Ayo Edebiri’s acceptance speech thanking all of her agents and managers’ assistants pic.twitter.com/2tpQ3UVHX8
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 8, 2024
Ayo Edebiri hyperventilating during her Golden Globes speech…a queen!
“If I forgot to thank you, I’m sorry…unless you were mean or something. Okay, bye!”#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/b2xExJ5I4L
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 8, 2024
She deserves it all, including the way James Marsden is smiling at her. https://t.co/BMnksP9lfX
— Rohita Kadambi (@RohitaKadambi) January 8, 2024
Letterboxd user Ayo Edebiri is now a Golden Globe Award winner
— Barney Schreiber, CPA (@luxurytrash_) January 8, 2024
“The Bear” ended up being a big winner of the evening, Jeremy Allen White won for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV Series, and the show won Best Television Series for a Musical or Comedy.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/S0nxZMqvrY
— anne (@onepoorsonnet) January 8, 2024
LET ME IN pic.twitter.com/6pxYrLvtZ9
— ًً (@girlsonfillm) January 8, 2024
8. Lily Gladstone’s historic win
Gladstone is the first Indigenous woman to win the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture – drama.
Okay, Lily Gladstone’s speech made sitting through the rest of the Golden Globes worth it.
— Not THAT Karen, thank you (@karenbates) January 8, 2024
Lily Gladstone and Cillian Murphy were my two favorite wins of the night. They were the two best performances of the year and I can’t wait to see them win again in March.
Also loved Barbie for cinematic achievement.
— Dylan Thompson (@Dyl_Thomp) January 8, 2024
The best. #LilyGladstone #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/JhMRwZoMf6
— DEJ #BlackLivesMatter #TransRights #FreePalestine (@DawsonEJoyce) January 8, 2024
academy award winner lily gladstone just has the perfect ring to it
— niamh (@thursd4ygirl4) January 8, 2024
the bear sweep, succession sweep, lily gladstone best actress, holdovers acting wins pic.twitter.com/oOHo9as8ie
— val (@edebiriscinema) January 8, 2024
It begins pic.twitter.com/eZXIfbANi6
— Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) January 8, 2024
SHE MADE HISTORY TELLING OUR HISTORY! HOWAH!!! Lililililililili @lilygladstone won a Golden Globe! This marks the 1st Nomination & #WIN for a Native Actress in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture/Feature Film. Just the first of many to come. #NativeRepresentation pic.twitter.com/8nXnYrAZaH
— Amber Gunn Gauthier (@HinuHocakAGG) January 8, 2024
9. Jennifer Lawrence threatened to leave
The 2013 Queen of Memes, JLaw, brought a good laugh to viewers at home when the camera panned to her during her nomination category.
“If I don’t win, I’m leaving” – Jennifer Lawrence mouths to the camera during her category at the #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/XP0T1wOMit
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) January 8, 2024
“If I don’t win I’m leaving” JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS SO #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/7e72y89VIl
— ໊ (@WandasAttorney) January 8, 2024
we don’t deserve jennifer lawrence pic.twitter.com/iHi5bDAKlq
— chase. (@cfree94) January 8, 2024
While Lawrence didn’t end up winning, it’s safe to say she wasn’t too disappointed because her friend Emma Stone took home the prize.
jennifer lawrence being happier for her friend than herself pic.twitter.com/lBZ1UEjK35
— banjo (@flamingpuddle) January 8, 2024
this is everything pic.twitter.com/Tsr53MNORo https://t.co/IXbtBR0a74
— bethany (@fiImgal) January 8, 2024
her 2013 humor still in tact i see. its kinda comforting like never change jennifer https://t.co/J6GPsTpww1
— cay (@koralinadean) January 8, 2024
Somewhat related, people were bummed that they weren’t seated together.
when i catch the person who sat jennifer lawrence at the wonka table instead of taylor swift and emma stone’s pic.twitter.com/OEx3MXCS2I
— jo (@sixofsongbirds) January 8, 2024
Taylor sitting next to Emma Stone! #GoldenGlobes via @marleyharper pic.twitter.com/bEDmgGA9rf
— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) January 8, 2024
10. Reunions were a theme
Is it the 2010s again? The Golden Globes seemed to reunite multiple memorable pairs.
Not only did the non-royal members of “Suits” cast show up, but Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, who starred as mother and daughter in “Mamma Mia!” had a brief run-in on the red carpet.
MERYL STREEP AND AMANDA SEYFRIED I’M GONNA CRYYYYY #GoldenGlobes2024 pic.twitter.com/Fznl5FsIOR
— hannah (@iIsafausts) January 8, 2024
SOMETIMES I WISH THAT I COULD FREEZE THE PICTURE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/My2CavtroL
— ava (@thislllove) January 8, 2024
slipping through my fingers… pic.twitter.com/zYl5BS9Mb8
— Tom Smyth (@Tom_Smyth_) January 8, 2024
For “Hunger Games” fans, Jennifer Lawrence and Lenny Kravitz took a picture together.
CINNA AND KATNISS REUNION pic.twitter.com/x6jegB0feN
— laly (@getawayeverlark) January 8, 2024
huge day for annoying people pic.twitter.com/E2lIIwqdz9
— sage (@atleastimtryin) January 8, 2024
“Suits” co-stars Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres presented Best Television Series Drama, and poked some jokes about the series getting a new fan base after it started streaming on Netflix.
The cast of Suits reunites at the #GoldenGlobes! pic.twitter.com/fntt8Iawua
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) January 8, 2024
SUITS pic.twitter.com/FXbiKJJ4fp
— Netflix (@netflix) January 8, 2024
THE CAST OF SUITS pic.twitter.com/Q97Rj1a4OH
— nicole (@thedarvey) January 8, 2024
SHAKING SUITS CAST REUNION pic.twitter.com/Wkxj7MSFBu
— j (@ruinstolove) January 8, 2024
Macht and Adams also had a fun preshow moment that included beatboxing.
I’m so happy right now. I’ve missed these two so much! #Suits pic.twitter.com/7nn5Fst8Yo
— vickster51 (@vickster51) January 8, 2024
11. The return of presenting duo Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig
The pair has been known to charm the crowd when they present together, and this year was no exception. Viewers loved the pair so much, that they couldn’t believe they weren’t the ones hosting.
It’s official, Kristin Wiig and Will Ferrell just won the #GoldenGlobes if you can make #Bennifer laugh, you know it’s a good time. pic.twitter.com/9FqxMQ1W3P
— Johnni Z Macke (@Johnnimacke) January 8, 2024
one thing about Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell…they’re gonna do a bit while presenting at an awards show!#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/uhtK0LrM85
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 8, 2024
Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Andrew Scott, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck dancing wins. #GoldenGlobes2024 pic.twitter.com/mf26sC7Psm
— Reshma Gopaldas (@reshingbull) January 8, 2024
So wild that we didn’t get a really funny bit at the #goldenglobes until 15 minutes before the show ends. Thank you, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell (who was among the producers of May December? Wow!)
— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) January 8, 2024
You’re telling me Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig were in the building and they aren’t hosting? #GoldenGlobes
— Taylor Banks (@MsTaylorBanks) January 8, 2024
kristen wiig and will ferrell are the golden globes’ secret weapon #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/hk7JPaKsNJ
— Zoë Rose Bryant (@ZoeRoseBryant) January 8, 2024
kristen wiig and will ferrell where there the whole time and we had to be subjected to bad jokes all night?!#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/xLF4LYaffO
— jawn q. public (@zeezeeontv) January 8, 2024
I JUST HEARD WILL FERRELL AND KRISTEN WIIG ARE PRESENTING!? Oh I’m sat. #GoldenGlobes2024 pic.twitter.com/gDN55GKvXf
— mary elizabeth (@kateskristen) January 8, 2024
Bringing Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell, one of the best presenting duos in #GoldenGlobes history, back together is the smartest thing the producers of this show did tonight
— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) January 8, 2024
I kinda just wanna watch Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell dance with goofy smiles on their faces for another half hour? #GoldenGlobes
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) January 8, 2024
12. Ramy Youssef and Mark Ruffalo kissed
The two shared a quick peck after “Poor Things” won the award for Best Motion Picture for a Musical or Comedy.
POOR THINGS win (and a Ramy – Mark Ruffalo kiss)!! #PoorThings #GoldenGlobes2024 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/mYLqtUOtgx
— Meaghan Darwish (@meag_darwish) January 8, 2024
Let’s not lose the plot tonight: Ramy Youssef and Mark Ruffalo kissed. #GoldenGlobes
pic.twitter.com/Gt9FNKjAHI
— Justin Kirkland (@justinkirkland4) January 8, 2024
where were you when ramy youssef and mark ruffalo kissed
— wolfgang ruth (@itswolfgangruth) January 8, 2024
ramy youssef mark ruffalo kiss! pic.twitter.com/PmiXhCzFmE
— gladstone gladiator (@dejasuniverse) January 8, 2024
Will be spending the rest of the night thinking about Ramy and Mark Ruffalo kissing…respectfully.
— Andrew Frye (@itsandrewfrye) January 8, 2024
Didn’t hate that the Poor Things win gave us Ramy Youssef and Mark Ruffalo kissing on the mouth
— Rob’s Cheaper, Ad-Supported Version (@r0bwatson) January 8, 2024
13. People were still talking about the Red Carpet
While the show was airing, viewers were circling back on some of their favorite red carpet moments.
YOU DON’T OWN ME pic.twitter.com/t7yrcrhtnx
— ShaneAvery (@ShaneAvery) January 8, 2024
margot robbie and america ferrera smelling jacob elordi’s bath water candle https://t.co/S86kliLBSf pic.twitter.com/5K5HlyhjxR
— bethany (@fiImgal) January 8, 2024
COSMO AND WANDA pic.twitter.com/ehGSIsEwLF
— maddie (@decker_swift) January 8, 2024
Brie Larson gets emotional meeting Jennifer Lopez for the first time at the #GoldenGlobes:
“I saw ‘Selena’ and it made me want to be an actor. You’ve always meant so much to me.” pic.twitter.com/uwm1Gs79J9
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 8, 2024
do we see the similarities pic.twitter.com/QGETSmEw2j
— olivia⸆⸉ (@smokebillowsftv) January 8, 2024