The 2024 Golden Globes had a rare mix-up that left Robert De Niro feeling both excited and disappointed. During the announcement of the Best Supporting Actor award, De Niro thought his name was called when Angela Bassett, last year’s winner for Best Supporting Actress, announced the victor. However, it was actually Robert Downey Jr. who took home the award for his role in “Oppenheimer.”
This unexpected turn of events added a surprising twist to the evening, highlighting the challenges faced by actors with similar names who are both celebrated for their outstanding performances in highly acclaimed films. Despite the mix-up, De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner and Golden Globe recipient, gracefully took the situation in stride.
Host Jo Koy injected humor into the night with a daring joke aimed at De Niro’s recent fatherhood at the age of 79. While De Niro was actually 79 at the time of his seventh child’s birth, the joke added an amusing touch to the evening.
Despite the mix-up and playful jabs, De Niro seemed to enjoy the ceremony along with the rest of the crowd. His nomination for “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a testament to his continued dedication to delivering compelling performances in his illustrious career.
Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr. accepted his third Golden Globe with characteristic wit and humility. He called the billion-dollar success of “Oppenheimer” a “goddamn masterpiece” and joked about taking a beta blocker for a stress-free speech. Downey also acknowledged the unique challenge of portraying an “unrecognizably subtle Lewis Strauss” and playfully urged his fellow nominees not to consider it a compliment.
Watch the lighthearted moment and Robert Downey Jr.’s acceptance speech in the video below.
What are your thoughts on award show mix-ups? Do you think they add an element of surprise or disappointment to the overall experience? Let us know in the comments below.
The 2024 Golden Globes had a rare mix-up that left veteran actor Robert De Niro feeling a mix of excitement and disappointment. During the announcement of the Best Supporting Actor award, De Niro mistakenly thought his name was called when Angela Bassett, last year’s winner for Best Supporting Actress, announced the victor. However, it was actually Robert Downey Jr. who took home the prestigious award for his compelling portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer.”
This unexpected turn of events added a surprising twist to the evening, shedding light on the challenges faced by actors with similar names who are both celebrated for their outstanding performances in highly acclaimed films. Despite the mix-up, De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner and Golden Globe recipient, handled the situation with grace and sportsmanship.
Host Jo Koy added some humor to the night with a daring joke aimed at De Niro’s recent fatherhood at the age of 79. While De Niro was actually 79 at the time of his seventh child’s birth, the joke added a lighthearted touch to the evening.
Despite the mix-up and playful jabs, De Niro seemed to enjoy the ceremony along with the rest of the crowd. His nomination for “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a testament to his continued dedication to delivering compelling performances in his illustrious career.
Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr. accepted his third Golden Globe with his signature wit and humility. He called the billion-dollar success of “Oppenheimer” a “goddamn masterpiece” and joked about taking a beta blocker for a stress-free speech. Downey also acknowledged the unique challenge of portraying an “unrecognizably subtle Lewis Strauss” and playfully urged his fellow nominees not to take it as a compliment.
Watch the lighthearted moment and Robert Downey Jr.’s acceptance speech in the video below.
What are your thoughts on award show mix-ups? Do you think they add an element of surprise or disappointment to the overall experience?
