The 81st Golden Globe awards saw a blend of party and political commentary Sunday night, as several honorees and presenters used the high-profile event as a platform too address current events. Actor Mark ruffalo ignited controversy with strong criticism of Donald Trump on the red carpet,calling the former president a “convicted criminal,” while other stars like Jean Smart and Judd Apatow also weighed in on the nationS political climate during the ceremony [[2]]. The awards, broadcast live from Beverly hills, California, recognized achievements in film and television.
Mark Ruffalo used the Golden Globes red carpet to deliver a scathing critique of Donald Trump, calling him a “convicted criminal” and warning of dire consequences if the former president’s “morality” is relied upon. The actor, nominated for his performance in the miniseries Jednotka, also wore a pin to honor the memory of Goodová and show support for “terrorized and frightened citizens” of the United States.
“He says he doesn’t care about international law. He claims the only thing he cares about is his own morality. That man is a convicted criminal and a violent perpetrator. He is a pedophile. The worst person in the world,” Ruffalo declared on the red carpet, according to Rolling Stone. “If we’re relying on his morality in the context of the most powerful country in the world, we are all in huge trouble.”
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Jean Smart took home the award for best actress in a comedy television series.
Ruffalo wasn’t the only star using the Globes as a platform for advocacy. Jean Smart, who won for her role in the comedy series Stále v kurzu, also sported a pin on her dress. She stated she’d already “done her speech” on the red carpet and wouldn’t repeat it, adding, “Everybody in their heart knows what’s right, and they should try to do it.”
“Everything is kind of overshadowed by what’s going on in our country. We’re at a bit of a breaking point right now. I hope people keep their heads, which is going to take a lot of courage and self-control,” Smart remarked, as reported by Deadline.
She added that she understands why some find it irritating when artists use high-profile cultural events to share their political views. “But I’m not here as an actress right now. I’m here as a citizen and a mother. I hope people understand that,” Smart clarified.
Judd Apatow also weighed in on the current political climate while presenting the award for best director, stating that the U.S. is currently living under a dictatorship. And host Nikki Glaser joked, referencing the Jeffrey Epstein case, that the Golden Globe for best editing goes to the Department of Justice, according to reports.
