In Summary
The 2022 Golden Globes were presented in an unusual fashion this time around, but that didn’t stop the best in TV and film from being highlighted, including the transgender community’s first-ever winner Mj Rodriguez.There may have been no iconic looks, red carpet mingling or audience applause, but there’s little time to waste when honoring the finest in cinema and television—which is why the 2022 Golden Globes Awards were presented in a hushed and untelevised ceremony on Sunday.
Following criticism and much-needed reform regarding the lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, NBC Network stated in May 2021 that it would not broadcast the 2022 ceremony, leaving hopes for a comeback in January 2023.
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NBC News reported Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez made history when she became the first transgender actor to win a Golden Globe on Sunday night, taking home the award for best actress in a TV drama for her portrayal as Blanca, the housemother and nurse on the FX show “Pose.” It also marked the first Golden Globe win for “Pose” itself, which first aired in 2018.
This isn’t Rodriguez’s first stride toward history, as she broke barriers last summer by becoming the first transgender actor to be nominated for a lead acting Emmy, though she did not win the award.
Rodriguez expressed gratitude for her Golden Globes triumph for the younger generation in an Instagram post. She also praised the other “Queens” who were nominated alongside her, stating she was thrilled to “share space with you!” and describing them as “phenomenal.”
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“OMG OMGGG!!!! @goldenglobes Wow! You talking about sickening birthday present! Thank you!” Rodriguez shared via Instagram. “This is the door that is going to Open the door for many more young talented individuals. They will see that it is more than possible. They will see that a young Black Latina girl from Newark New Jersey who had a dream, to change the minds others would WITH LOVE. LOVE WINS. To my young LGBTQAI babies WE ARE HERE the door is now open now reach the stars!!!!! @goldenglobes”
The Golden Globes Awards also congratulated Rodriguez and her historic win in a post shared to their official Twitter account.
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O Yeong-su, 77, who starred in the hit Netflix series Squid Game as “Oh II-nam” or Player 001, also made history by being the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe for his supporting role, according to CNN.
The complete list of winners can be viewed below and on the Golden Globes website, along with the nominees.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Power of the Dog
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jean Smart in Hacks
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Jeremy Strong in Succession
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Mj Rodriguez in Pose
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Michael Keaton in Dopesick
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown
Best Television Series Drama
Succession
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
The Underground Railroad
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Sarah Snook in Succession
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Oh Yeong-su in Squid Game
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Hacks
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
West Side Story
Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Drive My Car
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh in Belfast
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
No Time to Die from No Time to Die – Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Kodi Smit-McPhee in The Power of the Dog
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Ariana DeBose in West Side Story
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Andrew Garfield in Tick, Tick … Boom!
Best Motion Picture – Animated
Encanto
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Will Smith in King Richard
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Nicole Kidman in Being the Ricardos
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Rachel Zegler in West Side Story
Best Director – Motion Picture
Jane Campion in The Power of the Dog
Best Original Score
Dune