LOS ANGELES – With the Golden Globes reduced to a 30-minute press conference on NBC last night, there were no winners present to ascend to the clear podium in the empty ballroom of the Beverly Hilton. While there were a few surprises among the winners, the biggest shock was still the absence of gown-clad actresses on a red carpet. Hollywood is still awaiting the resolution of the writers’ strike and holding its breath to see if the biggest show of all – the Oscars – will go on.
A few of the winners-in-absentia:
FILM
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
-Julie Christie, “Away From Her”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
-Marion Cotillard, “La Vie En Rose”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
-Cate Blanchett, “I’m Not There”
TELEVISION
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
-Glenn Close, “Damages”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical
-Tina Fey, “30 Rock”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
-Queen Latifah, “Life Support”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
-Samantha Morton, “Longford”