As exciting as it is to find out who won what award, one of the season's the biggest take aways is always what people say when they do find themselves up on the podium. And as we look ahead to yet another politically charged start to the year, it's no surprise that all eyes, (or ears, should we say) are on the winners speeches.
The sentiment of this year's Golden Globes was just as poignant as last year. While the talk of January 2017 was very much dominated by the dismay at the newly elected President of the United States, 2018's conversation was driven by the revelatory year Hollywood has had following Weinstein, Stacey and the #MeToo movement.
Actions spoke almost as loudly as words when the majority of attendees dressed in head to toe black in support of Times Up and the survivors of sexual assault. Red carpet chat was tethered around gender inequality rather than being solely about who celebrities had been dressed by. But the standout moment of the evening had to be dominated by the powerful words spoken by some of Hollywood's most influential women.
Right at the top of that list is Oprah, obviously. She became the first black woman to win the Cecil B DeMille Lifetime Achievement award in the 75 years that the Golden Globes have been running and with it came one of the most moving and on the money speeches we've heard since, well, Meryl Streep's super important one at the Golden Globes last year.
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Oprah is one of the many women who had wonderfully powerful things to say this year, so we've pulled out some of the best bits below for you to bookmark/save/write onto post-it notes to stick around your bedroom mirror.
Debrief - Best Quotes Golden Globes 2018
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'What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.' Oprah Winfrey
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'May we teach our children that speaking out without the fear of retribution is our culture's new north star.'Laura Dern
Elizabeth Moss
'We no longer live in the blank white spaces in the edge of print. We no longer live in the gaps between the stories. We are the story in print and we are the story ourselves.'Elizabeth Moss
Nicole Kidman
'Wow, the power of women' Nicole Kidman
Barbara Streisand
'Truth is powerful. And in a really good film, we recognize the truth about ourselves, about others. And it's so powerful that it can even change peoples minds, touch people's hearts and ultimately even change society itself.'Barbra Streisand
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'I want all the girls watching here now to know, that a new day is on the horizon.'Oprah Winfrey
Viola Davis
'There's no prerequisite for worthiness. You are born being worthy.'Viola Davis
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'I want to thank everyone who broke their silence this year and spoke up about abuse and harassment. You are so brave and hopefully, shows like this, more will be made, so people out there who are feeling silenced by harassment, discrimination, abuse… time is up. We see you. We hear you. And we will tell your stories.'Reese Witherspoon
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Angelina Jolie
Attending with her son Maddox, Angelina Jolie chose a floaty sheer dress with voluminous feather-trimmed sleeves.
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander showed off her innate style in a high neck dress with keyhole cut-out back and embellishment detail.
Michelle Williams and MeToo founder Tarana Burke
A Louis Vuitton clad-Michelle Williams was noticeably moved to be with #MeToo founder Tarana, saying: 'We're here because of Tarana, she started a movement, and it caught fire.' 'It's deeply humbling,' Tarana added, 'This is something I started out of necessity… this moment is so powerful.'
Emma Stone and Billie Jean King
Emma Stone decided to invite Billie Jean King as her date to the Globes, the tennis pro and pioneer who she played in Battle of the Sexes. Stone looked typically fashion-forward in a lace, one-shouldered dress.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson, who is a presenter at tonight's awards, wore a Gucci gown (what else!) with a stunning train featuring a silver sequin motif at the back.
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Dakota Johnson's looked even more stunning from the back.
Jessica Chastain
The always superbly dressed Jessica Chastain aced the dress code in an Armani Prive velvet halterneck gown with silver crystal embroidery on the sides.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake
Jessica Biel channelled Hollywood glamour in a nude gown with sheer black overlay and black sash detail, keeping things classy with a low chignon and diamond accessories. Husband Justin Timberlake opted for an all black suit.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner had her Angelina Jolie moment posing in an asymmetrical dress with tiered skirts by Giambattista Valli.
Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd
Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd posed together on the carpet, with the former in a high-necked, long-sleeved dress and the latter in a low-cut layered lace gown. Their appearance was poignant, as the two starred together in Frida, the film Hayek accused Harvey Weinstein of harassing her on.
Claire Foy and Matt Smith
The Crown's stars posed together on the red carpet, with Claire Foy looking sensational in a low-cut tuxedo look teamed with slicked back hair and a bold red lip.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones looked incredible in a daringly low-cut illusion dress with sheer skirt by who else than Zuhair Murad.
Alexis Bledel
Alexis Bledel wore a black and white one-shouldered jumpsuit by Oscar de la Renta to celebrate her show The Handmaid's Tale's nomination.
Allison Williams
Former Girls star Allison Williams brightened up her all-black ensemble with a pop of tangerine in this beaded strapless dress by Armani Prive.
Sadie Sink
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink wore a Miu Miu prom dress with full skirt and sweetheart neckline for her first ever Golden Globes.
Debra Messing
Will and Grace's Debra Messing wore a black embellished tunic-style dress with trousers.
Catriona Balfe
Outlander's Catriona Balfe oozed glamour in a black dress with off-the-shoulder sheer detail by Chanel.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie chose an oriental-inspired dress with beautifully intricate silver embroidery.
Emma Watson and Marai Larasi
Emma Watson brought Marai Larasi as her date, the founder of Imkaan, a black feminist organisation in London.
Meryl Streep and Ai-Jen Poo
Meryl Streep brought Director of Domestic Workers Alliance, Ai-Jen Poo, as her date to the Golden Globes.
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore opted for a sleek, column dress with halterneck detail, adding a pop of colour with a scarlet sash belt.
Amy Poehler and Saru Jayaraman
Amy Poehler chose ROC co-founder Saru Jayaraman as her date for the Golden Globes.
Alison Brie
Glow star and nominee Alison Brie wore an old Hollywood-esque strapless dress with full skirt and sweetheart neckline, choosing a beautiful diamond choker to complete the look.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum chose a gown with an asymmetrical hemline and ostrich feather detail.
Ewan McGregor
Fargo's Ewan McGregor stuck to the dress code in an all black tux - including his shirt - looking very dapper indeed.
Christina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks, star of 2018's answer to Big Little Lies, Good Girls, chose a simple off-the-shoulder black gown.
Kit Harington
Kit Harington aka Jon Snow aka King in the North looked very dapper in an all black tuxedo.
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth looked very un-Thor-like in his tux.
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson chose a highneck gown with pleated skirt.
Jude Law
Jude Law joked on the red carpet in sunglasses.
Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz looked typically cool in a simple but chic column dress teamed with sapphire earrings.
Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert looked very on-trend in an embellished metallic dress with sculptural shoulder detail.
Gwendoline Christie
Game of Thrones and Star Wars actress Gwendoline Christie wore a ruffled black dress with sheer high neck.
James and Dave Franco
The Disaster Artists' stars James and Dave Franco posed together in their tuxedos.
Diane Kruger
Perennial best-dressed list member Diane Kruger looked like she'd stepped off the runway in a halterneck tulle gown with cape-like detail by Prada.
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown chose an 80s-esque backless dress with voluminous sleeves.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington sparkled in an embellished strapless gown with thigh-high split.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal was one of several stars who opted for strapless sequins.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Comeback queen Michelle Pfeiffer chose a layered tulle dress which she wore with a short tuxedo jacket over the top.
Lily James
Lily James went for full-on glamour in a black satin gown with ruffle details.
Elisabeth Moss
The Handmaid's Tale's leading lady Elisabeth Moss wore a long-sleeved dress with Peter Pan collar.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson played up her pixie crop with an ultra-feminine sheer, low-cut dress with strategically placed necklace.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey lived up to her diva reputation in a fishtail gown with slashed neckline.
Saoirse Ronan
Style maven Saoirse Ronan went for a futuristic black one-sleeved gown with silver accents.
Natalie Portman and America Ferrera
Natalie Portman and America Ferrera attended the Golden Globes together, with Natalie choosing an elegant dress with boxy-neckline and sweetheart cut, while newly pregnant America chose a simple black dress worn with a blazer over it.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman always rules the red carpet and tonight was no different in a floor-length lace gown with high neck.
Greta Gerwig
Ladybird director Greta Gerwig chose a one-shouldered dress teamed with a gold choker.
Halle Berry
Age-defying Halle Berry looked incredible in a sheer lace mini-dress.
Emilia Clarke
Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke was miles away from her on-screen persona in a very modern strapless dress, which she wore with her trademark peroxide blonde locks and bold red lips.
Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot kept it simple in a black ruched column dress with an accompanying bolero by Tom Ford.
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige injected some fun into her LBD with one shimmering silver sleeve and panel in her skirt.
Reese Witherspoon
Times Up kickstarter Reese Witherspoon opted for a simple yet chic one-shouldered gown with mermaid-skirt.
Sally Hawkins
Nominee Sally Hawkins chose a full black skirt with asymmetrical velvet top.
Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz - soon to be on our TV screen as Donatella Versace in American Crime Story - looked beautiful in an off-the-shoulder lace dress with a train by Ralph and Russo.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell was a model red carpet attendee in floor-skimming black.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker borrowed a dress from her Sex and the City alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe.
Eva Longoria
A low-cut, thigh-high black dress for Eva Longoria.
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson was another adherent to the asymmetrical dress theme, showing off a new peroxide crop.
Laura Dern
Laura Dern chose an Armani Prive gown completely embroidered in crystals and featuring a sheer bodice and tulle train.
Ava DuVernay
Director Ava DuVernay stuck to the dress code in a crystal-embroidered long-sleeved top and draped skirt both by Armani Prive.
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