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Golden Globes stars turn the red carpet black as they stand united against sex abuse scandal and winners praise ‘brave women’ who spoke out against Hollywood’s predators
THE 75th Golden Globe Awards saw some of the biggest names in showbiz stand united against the Hollywood sex scandal that rocked the industry just months ago.
Stars including Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones and Claire Foy all wore black in a silent protest against the abuse which centred around allegations made against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
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Tonight's star-studded ceremony also saw winners, including Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern, use their time on the podium to thank the brave women who spoke out against the abuse.
The show of support for the “Me Too” movement and the “Time’s Up” campaign echoed around the world as viewers stood united with the stars by wearing black while watching the ceremony.
The “Me Too” hashtag, which started trending worldwide following a call to action from actress Alyssa Milano, has been used by some of the biggest A-list stars including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence, Gwyneth Paltrow and Lady Gaga.
Time’s Up, an initiative created by 300 female Hollywood actors, executives, writers and directors to “counter systemic sexual harassment in the entertainment business”, created pins which many of tonight’s attendees proudly wore.
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It wasn’t a great night for British talent with just two stars, Gary Oldman and Ewan McGregor, flying the flag when it came to going home with a gong.
Part of her speech read: “I want all the girls watching to know a new day is on the horizon.
“And when that new day finally dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women, many of whom are right here in this room tonight, and some pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure they are the leaders to take us to the time where nobody has to say ‘me too’ again.”
Oprah Winfrey delivers empowering speech for women at the Golden Globes
He told the audience: “Good evening ladies and remaining gentlemen.”
The comedian later added: “It's 2018 and marijuana is finally allowed in California and sexual harassment finally isn't, it's going to be a good year.”
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Not everyone on the invite list got the memo however.
Some viewers slated TV star Blanca Blanco for arriving at the event wearing a bright red dress.
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Golden Globe winner Reese Witherspoon thanks the women 'who broke their silence' following Hollywood's sexual abuse scandal
As well as inspirational speeches, including a powerful monologue delivered by Big Little Lies actress Reese Witherspoon, there were some that raised eyebrows.
Ewan McGregor caused a stir when he stepped up to collect his Best Actor gong for his role in Fargo.
The Scottish star thanked his estranged wife Eve Makaris along with his new lover Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
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Ewan McGregor thanks Mary Elizabeth Winsted as he wins Best Actor gong at the Golden Globes
Jennifer Aniston and Angelina avoided an awkward run in on the red carpet.
The women, whose alleged feud began in 2005 when Brad Pitt, 54, left Jennifer for Angelina, will both present awards.
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Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Shailene Woodley, Emma Watson, Susan Sarandon, Laura Dern and Amy Poehler were all accompanied by a female activist on the carpet.
Harry Potter star Emma’s guest was Marai Larasi, from British organisation Imkaan. Michelle Williams was with the founder of the Me Too Tarana Burke.
Golden Globe winner Reese Witherspoon thanks the women 'who broke their silence' following Hollywood's sexual abuse scandal
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Natalie Portman makes withering remark at ALL male nominees list during announcement of Golden Globes Best Director award
Susan walked the red carpet with community organiser Rosa Clemente and Meryl stood shoulder to shoulder with Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance.
Laura Dern took Monica Ramirez, who campaigns for women in industries, as her guest, while Shailene Woodley was joined by Calina Lawrence, a Suquamish Tribe member and activist.
Amy Poehler beamed as she posed for pictures with her guest, justice advocate Saru Jayaraman.
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Before the ceremony, Legally Blonde star Reese called for viewers to join them by wearing black.
She said: “However you choose to participate - you can get dressed up in a gown if you want.
“We're accepting PJs and sweats too. Whatever you want!”
Thousands of viewers joined in and tweeted pictures of themselves at home in their black outfits, including actress Anne Hathaway who was too poorly to attend the ceremony.
Reese Witherspoon asks Golden Globes 2018 viewers to join stars by wearing black
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Big Little Lies and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri were the big winners, picking up four gongs each.
Aziz Ansari's turn in Master Of None won him Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical, while the acting honours in the TV Drama categories went to Elisabeth Moss for The Handmaid's Tale - which was named Best TV Series, Drama.
Sterling K Brown made history by becoming the first African American actor to win the TV Lead Actor Drama category.
Golden Globe Awards 2018 full list of winners
Best Motion Picture, Drama:
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:
Lady Bird
Best Director of a Motion Picture:
Guillermo Del Toro, The Shape of Water
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:
James Franco, The Disaster Artist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:
Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Alison Janney, I, Tonya
Best Screenplay:
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Original Score:
Alexander Desplat, The Shape of Water
Best Animated Feature:
Coco
Best Foreign Language Film:
In the Fade
Best Original Song:
This Is Me, The Greatest Showman
Best TV Series, Drama:
The Handmaid's Tale
Best TV Series, Comedy or Musical:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Best Limited Series or TV Movie:
Big Little Lies
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama:
Sterling K Brown, This Is Us
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama:
Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical:
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical:
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series or TV Movie:
Laura Dern, Big Little Lies
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series or TV Movie:
Alexander Skarsgard, Big Little Lies
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:
Ewan McGregor, Fargo
Best Actress, Limited Series or Television Movie:
Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies
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