The 9 most awkward moments from the Golden Globes

Kim RenfroMar 1, 2021, 13:52 IST

Bo Welch and Catherine O'Hara at the 2021 Golden Globes.NBC

The 2021 Golden Globe awards were held primarily online and there were several technical glitches.
The HFPA was also under close scrutiny due to a lack of diversity and controversial practices.
We've rounded up every awkward and uncomfortable moment from the night.

The 78th annual Golden Globes took place Sunday night, put on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) with live presenters and virtual guests appearing from around the world. It wasn't the first Hollywood event to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was certainly the most chaotic awards show so far.

From technical glitches to several ill-timed jokes and mishaps, we're here to reflect on the night's awkward moments.

Keep reading for all the hiccups and cringeworthy moments.

Tina Fey seemed to call out the plot of "Soul" during the opening monologue, despite literally playing a role in the movie.

Tina Fey at the 2021 Golden Globes. NBC

The first award of the night went to Daniel Kaluuya - and his microphone feed was immediately muted.

Laura Dern and Daniel Kaluuya at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards. NBC

Catherine O'Hara's husband jokingly played her "off stage" mid-speech but the music was hard to hear so it just looked like he was annoying her.

Bo Welch and Catherine O'Hara at the 2021 Golden Globes. NBC

A bit later in the show, it looked like Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch weren't told they'd be on camera ahead of the commercial break.

Bo Welch and Catherine O'Hara at the 2021 Golden Globes. NBC

"Soul" co-director Kemp Powers delivered a prerecorded speech when the movie won best animated movie, but the HFPA didn't notify him he was a nominee until a few hours before the show.

Kemp Powers on director Pete Doctor's phone screen. NBC

"Soul" co-director Kemp Powers delivered a prerecorded speech when the movie won best animated movie, but the HFPA didn't notify him he was a nominee until a few hours before the show.

Tracy Morgan mispronounced "Soul" as he announced the winner for best score.

Tracy Morgan presenting a Golden Globe award. NBC

Rosamund Pike tried to acknowledge the broken legal system at the core of her movie "I Care A Lot," but instead she said an awkward "thank you."

Rosamund Pike accepting a Golden Globe at the 2021 awards. NBC

Music started playing off Josh O'Connor as he acknowledged the mental health crisis facing the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Josh O'Connor at the 2021 Golden Globes. NBC

Sacha Baron Cohen thanked the "all-white foreign press" while accepting his first award of the night.

Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife Isla Fisher at the 2021 Golden Globes. NBC

A look at the list of winners at this year's Golden Globe awards

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The 9 most awkward moments from the Golden Globes

Tina Fey seemed to call out the plot of "Soul" during the opening monologue, despite literally playing a role in the movie.

The first award of the night went to Daniel Kaluuya - and his microphone feed was immediately muted.

Catherine O'Hara's husband jokingly played her "off stage" mid-speech but the music was hard to hear so it just looked like he was annoying her.

A bit later in the show, it looked like Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch weren't told they'd be on camera ahead of the commercial break.

"Soul" co-director Kemp Powers delivered a prerecorded speech when the movie won best animated movie, but the HFPA didn't notify him he was a nominee until a few hours before the show.

Tracy Morgan mispronounced "Soul" as he announced the winner for best score.

Rosamund Pike tried to acknowledge the broken legal system at the core of her movie "I Care A Lot," but instead she said an awkward "thank you."

Music started playing off Josh O'Connor as he acknowledged the mental health crisis facing the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sacha Baron Cohen thanked the "all-white foreign press" while accepting his first award of the night.