The Golden Globes award ceremonies are usually among the most glamorous and are certainly excitedly anticipated all year round. Last year, their scheduled date coincided with the writers’ strike, which lasted for quite a while. In a widespread movement for support, both the actors and the organizers decided to replace the high-end, enthralling ceremony with a modest, functionality-driven press conference, where the nominees and winners were announced – no red carpets, no flashing cameras.

 

This year, however, the organizers seemed to go over the top to ensure that everyone enjoyed themselves at the ceremony and, of course, at the after-party. The ceremony was dignified as always, and it was even more somber when Christopher Nolan gave an acceptance speech in the name of late actor Heath Ledger. The actor, who died on January 22^nd 2008, as a result of an overdose with prescribed drugs, was given posthumous the Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture was given posthumous to Heath Ledger, for his unique and widely acclaimed impersonation of The Joker in the Batman movie The Dark Knight. The whole audience gave a standing ovation, and Christopher Nolan delivered a heart-wrenching, somber acceptance speech for the late Heath Ledger.

 

Two actors that left the ceremony empty-handed are former silver screen favorites, married couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Brad was happy, however, to take a back seat while his stunning wife basked in the limelight.