Look at My Golden Globes

The Golden Globes were full of surprises last night. I was able to have lunch with a friend, dinner with my in-laws and race home for the Globes and I wasn’t disappointed. The brilliant thing about the Globes is its ability to be short and concise. Despite going five minutes over, it’s always a more enjoyable ride than the Academy Awards though not as prestigious.

I was a bit peeved that the early winners were able to leisurely make their acceptance speeches but the winners at the end had to run through their speeches at break-neck speed. It was like the Oscars on crack at the end of the ceremony. I love that they matched presenters well with the best movie nominees. It was fitting that Charlie Sheen would introduce Bobby and Sarah Jessica Parker would introduce The Devil Wears Prada.

With that said, here are the Diva’s picks for Golden Globe highlights:

Best Acceptance Speech

I didn’t think I would have a best speech until Sacha Baron Cohen presented the funniest speech of the night. His long drawn out in too much detail story about his co-star’s ass and fart made me want to see Borat even more. I’m totally bummed I missed it. It was nice to see him out of character. This break of tradition will allow him to be taken seriously as a comedic actor and not just a publicity stunt.

Best Bed Head

There were a lot of contenders for this title but the award went to Sienna Miller. Her Heidi in a porno hairstyle was braided cute from the front and a raunchy mess in the back. Hugh Grant was a close runner-up. His choppy boy band hair was adorable had he been 25 years younger. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Hugh but he’s way too old for that hair.

Most Genuine Win

America Ferrera was truly stunned for her Best Actress win and she deserved it. Her speech proved there is a lot of Betty in her. Humility, humanity and inner beauty. It was nice to see the show win as well. The cast seemed flabbergasted.

Best Dressed

Two ladies with the best taste represented both ends of the age spectrum. Helen Mirren was radiant in a blue gown that hugged and lifted her breasts in the right way. She was sexy and age appropriate. Reese Witherspoon dismissed her 50s society clothes and sparkled in a youthful yellow number with scarlet shoes. Va va voom. You snooze you lose Ryan.

Biggest Surprise

Eddie Murphy couldn’t have been more surprised than I was to see him win. While he was great in Dreamgirls, I don’t know that his performance held up to the others in his category. However, it was nice to see his humble speech. Brad Pitt deserved the win.

Welcome to My Living Room

Jack Nicholson always lends an element of whimsy to an awards show. He sat back at his perfectly placed table and ran commentary all night long. And what was up with him and Diddy? At one point they were sitting side-by-side and laughing.

Hottest Couple

I have to go with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They was a point at the end when Babel won that Angie lovingly stroked his head. Gotta love that but would love it more had it been me with Brad. Did I say that out loud? Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon were extremely clingy during the ceremony. They were like two baboons grooming each other but it was a loving moment when his eyes welled up during her acceptance speech.

Most Deserved Win

Babel deserved the honor. I wish their actors had won but it’s a great honor for the movie as a whole. I was also happy to see Alec Baldwin win for 30 Rock. He’s beyond funny on that show. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. The entire cast is exceptional. As always, Hugh Laurie was a knock out. Congrats to him.

Most Uncomfortable Ramble

I thought Warren Beatty was showing early signs of dementia with his speech. At times it was rambling, humorless, incoherent but always uncomfortable. It took him a long time to get to the point. Forrest Whitaker was another who had me worried. He’s going to have to pull it together by Oscar time because he’s going to pick up a statue.

Biggest Glasses

That there was even competition with Martin Scorsese in attendance was amazing but Bill Nighy would see the future with his enormous Mr. Magoo glasses. However, Scorsese edged him out with his tarantula eyebrows.

What was your favorite Golden Globes moment?