The Golden Globes ended with a heartwarming surprise: A healthy-looking Michael Douglas, who presented the final award of the evening and noted that there must be "an easier way to get a standing ovation." That award, for best motion picture drama, went to the night's top winner: The Social Network, which took home four trophies, also including best director and best screenplay. Glee followed with three wins: best TV comedy or musical, best supporting actor, and best supporting actress.
Other big winners, from the New York Times:
- Motion picture comedy or musical: The Kids Are All Right
- TV drama: Boardwalk Empire
- Actress, motion picture drama: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
- Actor, motion picture drama: Colin Firth, The King's Speech
- Actress, film comedy or musical: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
- Actor, film comedy or musical: Paul Giamatti, Barney's Version
- Actor, TV drama: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
- Actress, TV drama: Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy
- Actor, TV comedy or musical: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
- Actress, TV comedy or musical: Laura Linney, The Big C
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