David Farnor | On 08, Jan 2018

Last night saw HBO’s Big Little Lies dominate the 2018 Golden Globes, sharing the spotlight with Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale – a double triumph for TV series led by women. But stream back the evening’s events and you’ll realise that there was actually only one winner: Oprah Winfrey.

Accepting the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille award, she delivered a rousing speech that had the audience whooping and standing on their feet.

“I want to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association because we all know the press is under siege these days,” she said. “We also know it’s the insatiable dedication to uncovering the absolute truth that keeps us from turning a blind eye to corruption and to injustice. To — to tyrants and victims, and secrets and lies. I want to say that I value the press more than ever before as we try to navigate these complicated times, which brings me to this: what I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I’m especially proud and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories. Each of us in this room are celebrated because of the stories that we tell, and this year we became the story.”

“For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men. But their time is up,” she added. “Their time is up.”

Read on to see her speech in full, plus all the other highlights and best moments from last night’s red carpet and ceremony:

 

11. Oprah accepting the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille award

“I want all the girls watching here, now, to know that a new day is on the horizon!”

“I want all of the girls watching here now to know, that a new day is on the horizon.” @Oprah accepts the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille award. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/hbquC1GBjm

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

I will now officially divide time like this : Everything that happened before @Oprah speech : Everything that will happen after.

— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) January 8, 2018

 

10. Natalie Portman calling out the Best Director nominees for being all male

Natalie Portman threw the hardest shade ever. I love her more now. #goldenglobes pic.twitter.com/acnJpXtGZT

— Adriana (@sith_babe) January 8, 2018

 

9. The Stranger Things crew wearing Time’s Up badges

i stan a cast full of adorable dorks #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Dk1xWDIt30

—  (@ravenclvws) January 8, 2018

 

8. James Franco blocking Tommy Wiseau

Oh, hai! It took a while, but @TommyWiseau just made it on the stage at the #GoldenGlobes as James Franco accepts his award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. pic.twitter.com/9ticZ4cHVb

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

7. Seth Meyers taking on Weinstein in his opening speech

It's the 75th Anniversary of the #GoldenGlobes. Here's our host… @sethmeyers! #Globes75 pic.twitter.com/PGdlp8zs4u

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

6. Gary Oldman being genuinely flummoxed

A massive congratulations to Gary Oldman for being awarded the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama award for his role in @DarkestHour! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/YyPfI7iBNl

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

5. Saoirse Ronan’s mum on Facetime

A round of applause for Saoirse Ronan taking home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in @LadyBirdMovie! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/fXm4pygZ41

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

4. Big Little Lies bringing home the truth

We are honored to announce 'Big Little Lies' as our winner for Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/DdsKM5v3BY

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

3. Elisabeth Moss giving Margaret Atwood love

“We are no longer in the blank white spaces at the edge of the page.”

Elisabeth Moss is awarded with Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role in @HandmaidsOnHulu! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/36BJuO1pp2

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

2. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel winning Best Comedy Series

“Is there cheese backstage?”

Congratulations to @MaiselTV on winning Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy at the 75th Annual #GoldenGlobes! pic.twitter.com/HYVgbdvAxf

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

1. Did we mention Oprah?

If you still haven’t put 9 minutes of your day aside to watch this, do it now.

“I want all of the girls watching here now to know, that a new day is on the horizon.” @Oprah accepts the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille award. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/hbquC1GBjm

— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2018

 

Click here for the full list of winners at the 2018 Golden Globes.

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