80th Golden Globe Awards: Asians Can Be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

The 80th Golden Globe Awards were a historic night for the Asian community in Hollywood, as Asian actors and filmmakers were celebrated and recognized for their talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.

One of the highlights of the night was the win for Michelle Yeoh, who took home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for her role in the Netflix series “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Yeoh’s win marks the first time an Asian actress has won in this category in the history of the Golden Globe Awards.

Another notable win for the Asian community was Ke Huy Quan’s win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role also in”Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Group of asians sitting at a table with rotating film strips in the background

Other winners of the night included:

  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Andra Day for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Chadwick Boseman for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Rosamund Pike for “I Care a Lot”
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Sacha Baron Cohen for “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
  • Best Director – Motion Picture: Emerald Fennell for “Promising Young Woman”
  • Best Original Song – Motion Picture: “Fight for You” from “Judas and the Black Messiah”

The Asian community’s wins at the Golden Globe Awards are a significant step towards greater representation and inclusion in Hollywood. It is important that this momentum is continued and that diverse voices and perspectives are amplified in the entertainment industry. And indeed, Asians can be everything, everywhere, all at once.

Complete list of winners can be accessed here.