| In case you’ve missed tonight’s telecast – or you’d just like to watch her win over and over again – the full speech has been added to the video archive. “I gotta thank everybody in England that let me come and trample all over their history. Especially, I’d like to thank Phyllida Lloyd, Abi Morgan, who wrote it, Damien Jones, who stayed with us for ten years. All the cast and crew in England. We’ve made this for twenty-five cents in five minutes and I’m so proud of the film and I’m so, so, so grateful.” |
Here’s the complete transcript of her speech: “Oh my God. Oh my God. Well, when Ricky Gervais’ deal fell through and they came to me to play Margaret Thatcher… (laughter). I can’t joke. This is such a thrill, but really, really embarrassing in a year that saw so many extraordinary performances by women in leading roles – by my friends, by people I don’t know. By people that I am so inspired by… Oh, shiii-it (points to her table), I’ve forgot my glasses. Oh, I’m gonna have to remember my speech (laughter). Okay, I’m gonna have to remember, but Glenn, Viola – oh my God I’m gonna leave people off – Michelle, Rooney, Gilda, yeah and how about Adepero Oduye, how about “Pariah” (applause)? How about Michelle, how about Mia Wasikowska in “Jane Eyre”? (applause). Fantastic! Tilda. Oh geez. Everybody I know I’m gonna leave you out. Anyone of these performances in any given year would have been a stand-out and an award winning peformance. But the fact that they all this year is really, really good news for all of us, because sometimes it seems that serious, challenging, weird movies are like exotic birds, near extinct birds, and every year a new flock flies in and somebody picks them up and gives them money and we get to see them. So, I just wanna thank my agent Kevin Huvane and God – Harvey Weinstein (laughter) – the punisher. Old testament, I guess? (laughter) Okay, I gotta thank everybody in England that let me come and trample all over their history. Especially, I’d like to thank Phyllida Lloyd (music starts to fade in) – oh, no! Abi Morgan, who wrote it, Damien Jones, who stayed with us for ten years. Oh, come on. All the cast and crew in England. We’ve made this for twenty-five cents in five minutes and I’m so proud of the film and I’m so, so, so grateful. And I love you, Viola. You’re my girl.
Lastly, lots of additional pictures from the Golden Globe Awards have been added to the image library. You can access all galleries below. Edit: Screencaptures from the ceremony have been added as well.



lisa
January 19th, 2012
She is definitely looking at Viola.
Jeanie
January 18th, 2012
I keep watching the video and trying to figure out who Meryl is looking at to her right when she stands after first hearing her name called as the winner. She looks sad or apologetic or something like that. Could she be looking at Viola Davis? Or is just a general random shocked look? Any thoughts?
Jelreen
January 17th, 2012
Meryl has been an inspiration to many. She’s a great actress and a fabulous woman. Winning the Golden Globe this year is definitely a significant addition to her countless shining moments.
The write-ups and comments regarding the results spread in various perspectives. However, the debate should not be about who they portrayed in their respective films, but how. Viola Davis is also great, I must admit, and also Glenn Close. But as I’ve said, this is Meryl’s shining moment. =)
liezl
January 17th, 2012
It was Monday morning when the awards was happening so was at work. In the evening I was so happy to hear about the good news and stayed up until midnight watching the interviews and replays. i would be happier if viola had taken this one and Meryl the Oscars, SAG and BAFTA.
Thanks also for the explanation on God and Weinstein. I thought she was being sarcastic about the producer
lisa
January 17th, 2012
I actually love this woman. She gets better with age, and if she doesnt get her third Oscar for this, i will have lost all faith in humanity!! Meryl does it for the girls!! x
Andrew
January 16th, 2012
So so happy that Meryl won this award. Given that Glenn Close’s ‘Albert Nobbs’ and Viola Davis’ ‘The Help’ haven’t opened in the UK yet. I really hope that Meryl will win the BAFTA this year. When did she last win it? 1982?
Let’s hope Meryl goes all the way and win the ultimate – the Oscar. That would set her apart from many double winners. Go go go, Meryl!!!
Jagoda
January 16th, 2012
I agree with Carl and can’t wait for The Academy Awards. Keeping my fiongers crossed!
cerva
January 16th, 2012
thanks for the transcript!
Nicole
January 16th, 2012
Thanks so much for always updating us on everything Meryl!! Your effort is not in vain
Frederik
January 16th, 2012
@ Carl: Earlier during the ceremony, Ricky Gervais said that the winners should only thank their agents and God in order to keep their speeches short.
Mandy
January 16th, 2012
This totally made my day!
Waiting for the next award, the upcoming exciting days and thrilling moments! Meryl, you are the best!!!!!!!!!
parnia
January 16th, 2012
Oh my God….WOoOoW. I’m sooooo happy for her. She deserve this award. I love her and I’ so proud of her.
Carl
January 16th, 2012
I didn’t get the part about God and Harvey Weinstein… Seem funny though… Anyway, Meryl couldn’t have deserved this more! Hope she pick her third Oscar in February!