Golden Globes 2020: 5 of the best acceptance speeches from the evening
Awards ceremonies like the Golden Globes always have inspirational acceptance speeches, and last night saw quite a few talents getting onstage to give listeners encouragement and advice.
One of the most inspirational parts of awards ceremonies like last night’s Golden Globe Awards is listening to the acceptance speeches the winners give after receiving their honors. There are always actors, actresses, directors, and the like who use their platforms to deliver nuggets of wisdom — and in the current political atmosphere, we could use a few words of encouragement to inspire us.
During last night’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony, there were several impactful speeches that addressed serious issues or just gave listeners some generally good advice, and those are worth highlighting.
Here are 5 of the best acceptance speeches from last night’s ceremony.
Bong Joon Ho
During his Golden Globes acceptance speech, the director of Parasite made a plea for more people to watch foreign films, a fitting statement to make while accepting the award for Best Foreign Language Film. Bong Joon Ho encouraged viewers and the audience to diversify the movies they’re watching by overcoming the “barrier” of subtitles.
“Once you overcome the one-inch barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” the director said. And given how beloved Parasite is, it’s hard to deny that films in other languages can be just as appealing — even if they take a bit more work to watch.
Patricia Arquette
The Act‘s Patricia Arquette got onstage to accept Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television and she used the time to speak about the mounting tensions with Iran — a moment in history she believes people will remember over the Golden Globes ceremony.
Arquette begged everyone watching and everyone in the audience to vote in 2020 and give children a better world to look forward to. It was a short but inspirational moment that spoke to the struggles the world is currently facing.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams always gives an impactful speech when receiving an award, and she kept with that tradition when she got onstage to be honored as Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. She used her platform to promote a woman’s right to choose — whether it’s in regard to having children or in regard to shaping a career. Williams also encouraged women to vote for their own interests.
“So, women, 18 to 118, when it is time to vote, please do so in your own self-interest,” she said. “It’s what men have been doing for years. It’s what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them. But don’t forget, we are the largest voting body in this country. Let’s make it look more like us.” Amen to that, sister.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt one the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, and he used the end of his speech to deliver a simple but important message: “If you see a chance to be kind to someone tomorrow, take it. I think we need it.”
It was just a small line amongst all the thank yous the actor passed around, but it’s one that will hopefully inspire the world to be just a little kinder. And let’s be honest, Pitt is right about one thing: We do need it.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks and his career were honored with the Cecil B. deMille Award, and it was an emotional moment for the actor and audience alike. He took the opportunity to thank his family, his influences, and the directors he’s worked with throughout his career — and he even teared up while doing so.
Hanks also emphasized the value of hard work when making a movie, advice that can easily be applied to any profession. He recounted something once told to him: “‘You guys, you actors, you know what your job is?! You have got to show up on time and you have to know the text and you have a head full of ideas. Otherwise, I can’t do my job,’” Hanks said. “That was the greatest lesson a young actor could possibly ever get. First of all, the head full of ideas. Bring anything. Try anything.”
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