Mo'Nique, Nicole Kidman (Golden Globe Awards / © HFPA)
Much like Christoph Waltz's, Mo'Nique's best supporting actress Golden Globe win for playing Gabourey Sidibe's mean mother in Precious was totally expected. Drew Barrymore, who won a Globe for best actress in a TV movie or miniseries for Grey Gardens, said in her acceptance speech that Mo'Nique's statements were both inspirational and a tough act to follow. Mo'Nique dedicated her award to sexual abuse victims, and was one of many who publicly expressed their love for their respective companions, husbands, wives, and other significant others.
Wearing a skullcap, Michael C. Hall was present to accept his award for best actor in a TV series (drama) for Dexter. Hall has undergone cancer treatment; according to the reports, the cancer is in full remission. Robert Downey Jr, for his part, thanked numerous people who helped him out during difficult times in the past.
Downey's Sherlock Holmes has been a major hit this winter. Only James Cameron's Avatar has done better business in the last several weeks. Downey's will next be seen in Iron Man 2, one of the most anticipated sequels to come out this year.
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