Golden Globes: The most iconic moments from the awards gala
Jodie Foster and George and Amal Clooney
Awards season is upon us as Hollywood's A-listers hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes 2020, where the champagne flows freely and anything can happen as presenters and winners let down their guard. The golden globes has always been known as the boisterous, more informal version of the Academy Awards. And over the years, we have seen a seemingly endless number of candid moments at the event. So let's relive some jaw-dropping instances we have witnessed over the years at the Golden Globes.
Party cancelled
It's one thing to behave badly at a party, but it's a worse offense to spoil everyone's fun by canceling the event in its entirety.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association shelved the Golden Globes during the Writers Guild of America strike in 2008 after the Screen Actors Guild said its members wouldn't cross picket lines outside the ceremony. Also see: The full list of Best Actor nominees
With the threat of an empty red carpet, the awards were replaced with a dull televised press conference announcing the winners.
Angelina makes a splash
Actress Angelina Jolie literally made a splash after her 1999 Golden Globe win, jumping into the pool at the Beverly Hilton, where the gala takes place each year -- and pulling a journalist in with her.
The actress had said before the ceremony that she planned to take the plunge if she won and stuck to her word.
She took home the trophy for her work in "Gia," an HBO biopic about model Gia Carangi, who tumbled into drug addiction and died of AIDS-related complications at age 26. Also see: Golden Globes prediction- who will take home the best actor award in musical or comedy category
Jack Nicholson's 'high' speech
Trust jack nicholson to do something out of the ordinary. The veteran actor appeared genuinely surprised after winning the 'Best Actor in a Drama' award for his role in 'About Schmidt' in 2003.The actor then went on to poke fun at his costars, before finally admitting he had taken some valium that evening.
An ill-timed bathroom break!
It was only after grant started accepting the honour on her behalf that the actress finally rushed onto the stage and admitted she had been in the bathroom when her name was called.
