The annual awards ceremony of The Golden Globes witnessed a blend of unexpected wins and achievements, with One Battle After Another and Adolescence emerging as big winners. The black comedy-thriller claimed the title of Best Film – Musical or Comedy in the movie categories.

Actress Teyana Taylor shone as she clinched the award for Best Supporting Female Actor, while Paul Thomas Anderson secured victories for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Noteworthy performances by Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty in a popular Netflix show led them to win Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Best Supporting Male Actor, and Best Supporting Female Actor respectively.

Despite the evening’s success, some peculiar moments caught the audience’s attention. Host Nikki Glaser, in her second stint hosting the awards, set an edgy tone by starting with a roast that spared no one or no topic. She subtly alluded to the Epstein files, hinting at redacted information.

The Epstein files refer to the detailed documentation on the criminal activities of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. A brief but awkward encounter between Leonardo DiCaprio and Adolescence star Owen Cooper was captured on camera, with the latter briefly grasping the Hollywood icon’s hand before retracting.

Rose Byrne’s acceptance speech for the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Film took an unexpected turn when she humorously revealed her husband’s absence, attributing it to his attendance at a reptile expo in New Jersey to acquire a bearded dragon.

Nikki’s playful jabs at Leonardo DiCaprio during her monologue added a light-hearted touch to the ceremony, with the actor taking it in good humor. Despite mixed reactions to the tribute to late director Rob Reiner, Nikki’s subtle homage by wearing a Spinal Tap cap was a noteworthy gesture.

Fans tuning in from home noted the peculiar choice of traditional pop music for award winners’ entrances, adding a unique element to this year’s musical selections. The evening’s festivities, filled with surprises and laughter, left viewers entertained and eager for more updates in the showbiz world.