Last Wednesday was the Golden Globes, and while there's been a range of controversies plaguing award seasons over the years (see the Will Smith Slap, #OscarsSoWhite, etc), the GG's were mostly heartwarming in 2023.
A notable moment was when Niecy Nash announced, bursting with pride, that Quinta Brunson had won the award for Best Actress in a TV Comedy for her role in Abbott Elementary – a moment of shared joy was expressed between the two stars.
When there’s a Black presenter for a category with a Black nominee, you can tell by their face RIGHT when they open that envelope if we won LMAO #GoldenGlobes
It was this wholesome moment that inspired award-winning filmmaker and journalist Kellee Terrell to share a tweet highlighting how easy it is to tell when a Black nominee has won when the presenter of the award is also Black.
I spoke with Kellee and she shared what influenced the viral tweet, which has now gained over 73,000 likes.
"I always watch awards shows, so as Issa said, 'I am always rooting for everyone Black.' I’ve noticed over the years, as more Black actors and actresses win these awards, how different the body language is when the presenter is also Black." she told BuzzFeed.
"My personal favourite was in 2019, when Angela Bassett and Peter Krause from 9-1-1 presented the award for Lead Actor in A Limited Series or Made for Television Movie. The look of relief on her face when she opened that envelope spoke volumes." Kellee said.
Following this, users began sharing their absolute favourite examples of this shared happiness between Black actors, writers, directors, and beyond – we've handpicked some of the best examples just for you...
Lizzo announcing Meg Thee Stallion's 2021 Grammy Award.
Can't forget the 2021 Grammys cuz this was the FIRST AWARD. https://t.co/5KD0o8wx22
Leslie Jones announcing Regina King's 2018 Emmy Award.
Leslie Jones understood the assignment 😭😂 https://t.co/ZX8emzfEtL
Jimmy Jam announcing Beyonce's record-breaking 2021 Grammy Win.
He made sure to explain the milestone before the name of the winner 😭 https://t.co/2oAajOI0Hu
Whitney Houston announcing TLC's 1995 VMA win.
“Waterfalls, Waterfalls, Waterfalls-FALLS FALLS FALLS” 😂😂😂 she said “congratulations babyyy!” https://t.co/7s5eVe5QTa
Queen Latifah announcing Three Six Mafia's 2006 Oscar win.
Exactly! Remember when Three 6 Mafia became the first Hip-Hop group to win an Oscar, Queen Latifah's reaction is everything 😂 https://t.co/ZvsnazHL0Z
Niecy Nash announcing Quinta Brunson's 2023 Golden Globe win.
This will be my fave for the next year I fear 🥹❤️ https://t.co/rNlvRNe6dX
Samuel L Jackson announcing Spike Lee's Oscar Win in 2019.
Best one https://t.co/HkzjkkZELi
Dionne Warwick announcing her Goddaughter's Whitney Houston 1986 Grammy win.
That HUGGGG between Dionne and Whitney almost made me cry!!!! 💜😭🥺😭😭😭 https://t.co/VtM1495Eau
Jennifer Hudson announcing Angela Bassett's 2023 Golden Globes win.
dead ass 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/91ClsyQ2nF
Billy Porter announcing Jazmine Sullivan's 2022 Grammy win.
This gotta be one of my fave moments. Between Jazmine not realizing she won & Unc acting the fool on the mic/singing down with that nasty run?? You just had to be there that night 😭 https://t.co/L7Ni6RtFAL
Whitney Houston presenting Lauryn Hill with her 1998 Grammy Award.
That time Whitney Houston couldn’t contain her excitement when presenting Lauryn Hill with “Album of the Year” 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/jfsaVjBKK3
Angela Bassett announcing Jharrel Jerome's 2019 Emmy win.
When Angela closed her eyes we already knew it was a wrap for the yts https://t.co/EHRNpXDiaJ
What was your favourite moment of shared Black joy at an award show? Let us know in the comments below!
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