Golden Globes Live

Don't just watch the Golden Globes. Watch and discuss them online in real time.

As always, washingtonpost.com's resident awards junkie, Jen Chaney, will be seated in front of the television to comment on the telecast. As she's done during the Academy and Emmy Awards, she'll respond to questions about the winners, catty comments about Globe fashions and idle speculation about which celebrity has consumed the most champagne.

A transcript follows.

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Jen Chaney: Welcome to our exciting evening of Golden Globes coverage. If you've been watching the red carpet coverage on E! or the TV Guide Channel, then I'm sure you're already nauseated ... I mean, incredibly excited by all the celebrity glamour.

A few thoughts and observations before I start taking questions:

--Michael Urie, who plays Mark on "Ugly Betty," is the new Sean Hayes.

--I think the crawl of reader comments on E! is adding a level of nuance previously absent from these red carpet shows. Without that crawl, for example, I would have no idea that Rachel from Ma. thinks that "Leo should win. He's hot in 'Blood Diamond!'"

--For a brief moment, when I first saw E! fashion commentator Jay Manuel, I thought I had fast-forwarded in time to Prince's halftime show at the Super Bowl.

Some of you have already started asking great questions and making insightful comments, so I'll get right to those. If you have any predictions about winners before the ceremony starts, please share those, too. And now ... Globes Chat '07!

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New York, N.Y.: Wow, look at what Jennifer Hudson is wearing, how sharp is that?

(Please note this question was sent in hours ahead of the program with absolutely no knowledge of what Jennifer Hudson is wearing.)

Jen Chaney: It's verrrry sharp.

(Please note this answer was given before I had seen what Jennifer Hudson was actually wearing.)

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Los Angeles: Take it from people in the business: In the real world, aside from the hype and p.r. crap, barely anyone takes the Golden Globes seriously. In fact, most people know that the Globes -- the organization, the members, the awards, the show -- are a joke. The organization itself is questionable, the members are questionable, the rules idiotic, and the awards completely out of line with reality. Professionally speaking, the Globes are a joke.

Jen Chaney: Are you the same L.A. person from our Globes nomination chat? Welcome back.

I think anyone who tracks awards shows even casually knows that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is a small group and has been questioned for its practices in the past. Not to mention that awards shows aren't exactly something to take terribly seriously in the wide scheme of the world.

Having said that, it's fun to track these things if you have any taste for film, TV, fashion or celebrity gossip. I would also say that in recent years, the films and TV shows honored at the Globes have risen in quality. It's rare to see a Pia Zadora moment anymore. Although I disagree with some choices from time to time, most of the nominees are worthy.

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Oakland, Calif.: I've been following all the red carpet arrivals -- I think white has just become the new black in Hollywood. What do you think?

Jen Chaney: There is quite a bit of white, as Kate Winslet just demonstrated. I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of it. It's extremely hard to pull off, and I just think color of some kind tends to pop more on television.

I did think Ali Larter from "Heroes" looks pretty nice in her cream-colored dress, though...

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Kings Park, N.Y.: When did the Golden Globe start?

How do we hear the interview discussion at 7:30 p.m. Monday, tonight?

Jen Chaney: Hi there -- The ceremony starts at 8 (just 15 minutes away). And you're already in the discussion, my friend. No audio, just lots of typing -- questions, answers, comments, that sort of thing.

If you want audio, you can try to imagine how I would sound if I gushed over Angelina Jolie's dress out loud. She seriously looked smokin'.

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Washington, D.C.: A few of the red carpet shows have questioned guests about whether there is a big TV/film actor divide at the Globes. They all say no. But is it just me or have all the 6-7 p.m. arrivals been TV stars, and now we're beginning to see the film stars come in?

Jen Chaney: There's may be no divide for those who have a foot in both worlds, though there are few people who do. If you started watching before 6, you definitely didn't see many movie people.

The big stars -- the Brads, Angelinas, Beyonces -- generally show up a little later in the party. It would be gauche for them to show up too early, you know.

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Elizabeth, Fredericksburg, Va.: How likely is Hugh Laurie to win the Best Actor award for his incredible week-after-week performance in "House, M.D."? I don't think any other actor comes close to his brilliance.

Jen Chaney: Laurie is a great actor, no question. But I'm not sure if he'll win; I think Kiefer Sutherland or even Michael C. Hall could win. I say Hall because "Dexter" is an edgy show, and the Foreign Press loves edgy new shows.

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College Park, Md.: Jen -- Speaking of fashion ... do you think most of the women under 40 on the red carpet have a Brazilian wax?

Jen Chaney: I'm going to say ... 75 percent of women under 40 do. This is an arbitrary guess based on absolutely nothing associated with knowledge or science.

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Angelina:... she may have looked great in her dress -- but man was she rude during the Ryan Seacrest interview -- she made it her mission not to say anything and it's not like he was even asking her obnoxious questions. If she doesn't like red carpet interviews -- get off the carpet and stay home -- geesh!

Jen Chaney: Agreed, that was very strange. She seemed to have no patience for it, like she was put-out by being there. Granted, the red carpet is pretty absurd, but she knows the drill by now.

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Washington, D.C.: Did Renee Zellweger forget to wear makeup? The dress is a lovely shade, but she looks completely washed out. If it weren't for the (subtle) fake 'n bake, she'd look corpsey.

Jen Chaney: Imagine if she had worn white.

Instead of corpsey, the polite term is alabaster. Just keep that in your backpocket.

The show is starting now, folks. A few quick winner predictions: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jennifer Hudson, America Ferrara, Helen Mirren and "Babel" for Best Drama.

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Washington, D.C.: Wah. I'm stuck at work. What's the first award up for the night?

Jen Chaney: Best Supporting Actress ... and Jennifer Hudson just won it. I like that they get right to business on this show.

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Washington, D.C.: Not in high-def??? LAME!

Jen Chaney: I was just thinking the same thing. This is not cool. Can't they afford HD cameras for this joint?

We're on to original song from a film. "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" has to win this one.

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Salt Lake City, Utah: Waaah. Boo to NBC, they are tape-delaying out here in Mountain (and Pacific) time zones. How lame is that?? I can't believe I have to wait an extra hour ...

Jen Chaney: I'm very sorry. Feel free to let us spoil it for you. Actually, just read the chat, then impress the friends you're watching with in a couple of hours as you predict every winner with uncanny accuracy.

Okay, totally wrong about the song award -- it went to Prince for "Song of the Heart" from "Happy Feet." The dude from E! did not accept on his behalf, but presenter Justin Timberlake did and made a bit of a joke about Prince's small stature. Way to go, JT, now you're on the Purple One's s*** list.

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He's not that short! Wait, is he?: Oh my god Justin Timberlake did not just do that!!!

Is this the next celebrity feud in the making, Prince vs. JT?

Jen Chaney: Prince is really short.

I hope there's a feud. I hereby dub it SexyBack vs. LoveSexy.

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Niles, Mich.: Will anyone have political comments to make (director nominees in particular)? I remember Pedro Almodovar at the Oscars did make some anti-war comments in the past. . .

Jen Chaney: I think Scorsese will win, in which case he probably won't say anything political. Inarritu might if he wins for "Babel."

Okay, what is Jeremy Irons wearing? Is that the puffy shirt from "Seinfeld"?

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Arlington, Va.: Is it me or are these awards all over the place in the order that they are being presented?

P.S. Never would have predicted Jeremy Irons.

Jen Chaney: A little bit, yeah.

Kyra Sedgwick just won for best actress in a TV drama for "The Closer." She seems shocked even though several people predicted she would win.

Oy, she just thanked her lawyer.

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Washington, D.C.: Will someone please kill those Chips Ahoy cookies?

Jen Chaney: Really. What right do they have to sing the Human League?

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Washington, D.C.: Go, Prince! Kick JT's a--! He can do it at the Super Bowl. Wouldn't that be fitting?

Jen Chaney: That would be sweet. They could have a funk-off.

Prince wins that hands down, no question.

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Arlington, Va.: The thing I love about the Golden Globes is seeing TV and film pals intermingling. Oh and I love that there's no host.

By the way, how could they leave Justin hanging like that?? Don't they know who is/isn't there? Weird.

Jen Chaney: The no-host thing does have its benefits. Keeps things humming along, that's for sure.

And I agree, it was weird that Timberlake didn't seem to know whether Prince was there. Unless he had said he would be there and failed to show up at the last minute. Which would be a somewhat Prince-like thing to do.

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Curious in Arlington, Va.: Hey Jen, What do those blue pins (that look like a puzzle piece) stand for? I saw one on that guy from "Heroes" and Tina Fey. Thanks!

Jen Chaney: Those pins are associated with an organization that raises awareness about autism. At least that's what I heard earlier.

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Re:Angelina: Seemed to me that she was just deferring to her SO -- who was nominated, and she wasn't. She was there as arm candy. If she'd jumped into the fray, she would have been slammed as the limelight-seeking gilrlfriend. Give the girl a rest. She's exquisitely beautiful -- and she's trying to make a difference to children globally.

Jen Chaney: I hear that. But I think there was a way she could have answered briefly and politely so as not to steal Brad's spotlight without seeming rude.

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Washington, D.C.: Is Sacha Baron Cohen at the ceremony, is he in "Borat" persona? That would make my night.

Jen Chaney: I was wondering that myself. I haven't seem him yet. I think he's going to win for Actor in a Musical or Comedy so I'm hoping he stays in character. Even better, I hope he does it at the Oscars to lighten things up a bit.

Now we're on to supporting actress, TV ... the winner is Emily Blunt for "Gideon's Daughter." (They lump series, mini-series and TV movie into one category for the supporting roles.)

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Washington, D.C.: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgewick win my award for the best healthy partnership in Hollywood.

Jen Chaney: They've certainly stayed together for quite some time. So they're obviously doing something right.

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JT v Prince feud: Okay, now I am picturing Justin Timberlake and Prince feuding by re-enacting the SNL skit where Timberlake is wearing the omlette suit, singing, "Bring it in to Omletteville" or something like that.

I think Prince should wear a hot-dog suit, you know, to make him look taller, and sing "You want a frankfurter today" to the tune of "Raspberry Beret."

The. Best. Feud. Ever.

Jen Chaney: Hugh Laurie just won for "House," and he's making a great, funny speech.

Wasn't that JT sketch, "Give it on up for Homelessville"? I definitely don't think omelettes were involved, though he did wear a ridiculous costume.

I just want a funk-off of some kind. Possibly in a large arena, perhaps involving Jello.

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Nashville, Tenn.: Who was Jennifer Hudson's boyfriend that she acknowledged onstage and why isn't it me?

Jen Chaney: Was that a boyfriend, or a friend, or an agent? I wasn't sure what the relationship there was exactly, so maybe there's a chance for you yet.

Is it me, or does that Drew Barrymore/Hugh Grant movie look pretty bad based on the commercials? Now if you put those Chips Ahoy cookies in that flick, then you'd have something.

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Sunnyvale, Calif.: This person in "The Business" certainly spends a lot of time in online Golden Globes discussions for someone who thinks they're a joke. Get a life, geek.

Jen Chaney: Now, now. We're all upset enough about Justin and Prince. Let's not start another feud.

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Silver Spring, Md.: If Keifer wins, anyone think he'll chide us for not watching the "24" premiere instead of the awards?

Jen Chaney: Yes, and also for not watching "The Lost Boys," which surely is on cable somewhere right now.

Maybe someone who's watching "24" can give us an update as to what's happening over on Fox. Wait, let me guess ... Jack is yelling into a cell phone and saying, "Damn it, Chloe, just enter the code. There's no time!"

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Bowie, Md.: So, Hugh Laurie just won, right? Somewhere, Lisa DeMoraes is swooning.

Jen Chaney: In many places, I think many women are swooning.

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Arlington, Va.: I adore Hugh Laurie. He never lets you down in the speech department.

Jen Chaney: Can't argue with you there. That was a brilliant speech. I especially appreciated the part where he pointed out that not everyone could possibly have a wonderful crew and that someone out there must be working with "a bunch of drunks and thieves."

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Germantown, Md.: What happened to "Inland Empire"? I saw it last night, and was transfixed! Surely this tour de force deserves SOME recognition, even if only for Laura Dern's performance.

Jen Chaney: I wonder if enough people saw that in time to nominate it. I personally haven't caught it yet either, but from what I have heard, it's ultra-weird even within the context of David Lynch. So that could be part of it, too.

Still want to see it, though.

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Bethesda, Md.: Did Jennifer Hudson thank Beyonce or did she leave her out? If she did leave her out, purposeful or not?

Jen Chaney: She did not thank her, but she did not thank anyone in the cast. I think it was an accidental oversight, personally.

If not, one word: Funk-Off.

Award update: Meryl Streep just won for best actress in a comedy for "Devil Wears Prada." No surprise there.

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Drew Barrymore/Hugh Grant: Was JUST thinking the same thing on the awfulness of the movie. Their constant cutesy movie personas are really getting old.

Jen Chaney: I like Hugh Grant when he plays the jerk. He was so great in "About a Boy." Unfortunately his movies -- and romantic comedies in general -- are rarely that good.

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Arlington, Va.: Joaquin is looking good! Much more healthy than awards season last year. I noticed that Jack Nicholson clapped especially hard for him. I'm trying to think of what they've worked on together?

Jen Chaney: I don't think they have worked together. At least not that I recall.

Maybe Nicholson dug "Walk the Line."

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Berlin, Germany: They played "Vogue" when Meryl Streep got her (well-deserved) award. Somewhere a sound editor is sitting going. "D'ya get it? D'YA GET IT?" Nice.

Jen Chaney: Maybe not the most subtle choice, but it worked.

She gave quite the long speech, but I liked what she said. Also, she's Meryl Streep, so she has carte blanche to say pretty much whatever she wants.

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Washington, D.C.: Am I the only one who finds Steve Carell, um, hot?

Jen Chaney: Interesting. He is, empirically speaking, a handsome guy. But because of his roles, it's hard for me to think of him as hot.

I like him immensely, though.

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Washington, D.C.: Jen - I am late to paying attention to this award season. I'm curious, why has "Children of Men" received so few nominations (and no Golden Globe noms)? I have seen most nominated movies, and this strikes me as bizarre. I'm surprised there is no Best Picture nomination, and completely shocked that it wasn't nominated for Best Director.

Jen Chaney: You know, I was just having this conversation with someone.

(Aside: wow, can people sit down and shut-up while Ben Stiller presents "Borat"? And Sacha Baron Cohen -- not in character. Dang!)

It was a very well-done film, but I wonder if it got pigeonholed as a genre piece. It's a thriller, albeit a thought-provoking and intelligent one. Maybe that hurt it somehow? Also seems like the ball got dropped on pushing it for consideration, which may be an even more important factor.

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About Salma: What do you think.....boob job???? Looks unnatural.

Jen Chaney: I actually just rewound my DVR upon reading this question. No, I'm not proud.

I acually think they're real. She's always been pretty chesty from what I recall.

Hang on ... I just spotted Prince behind Eddie Murphy. What is the deal??

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Berlin, Germany: Apparently, everyone who has ever had anything to do with Helen Mirren is going to get an award tonight.

Jen Chaney: Eddie Murphy just won for supporting actor ... I thought for sure Nicholson would win because the Foreign Press loves him. But good for Eddie.

I also understand his good buddy Buckwheat is in tight with Helen Mirren.

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Fairfax, Va.: I just saw Prince in the audience -- behind Eddie Murphy! I wonder what happened...bathroom?

Jen Chaney: Possibly, or his purple limo was late.

Maybe the funk-off could happen tonight!

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Baltimore: Does this show have any musical performances?

Jen Chaney: I don't think so. The longest digression from the main awards is usually the Cecil B. DeMille Award. This year, it's going to Warren Beatty. Pray that "Ishtar" gets included in the clip-show salute.

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Washington, D.C.: Yes, I have to say "Children of Men" is one of my favorite films of the year. Brilliant filmmaking by Cuaron. I think it will get some Oscar notice. At least for cinematography. If it doesn't, I'll be very upset.

Jen Chaney: I don't know, I think it might get ignored completely. We'll see.

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To Wash, D.C. re: Children of Men: I hated the movie. I can't see why it would get nominated for anything. Jen, did you like it? If so, why?

Jen Chaney: I liked it a lot. (Aside: Sarah Jessica Parker looks kinda blah, a rarity). I thought the premise was fascinating and that Cuaron did an outstanding job. Some of those continuous shots were stunning. I also appreciated that a number of the jolts (explosions) were genuinely unexpected.

Now tell me why you hated it.

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Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.: Why all the washed-out or skin-colored dresses on the actresses? I thought Jada Pinkett-Smith (in a peach-colored gown) and Reese (in a yellow gown with beautiful shoulder-length hair) looked gorgeous. Now even SJP? I always thought she took risks but that dress was so safe! Why not more color in general? Rachel Weisz saved her gown by dressing simply but in red!

Jen Chaney: Helen Mirren just won her first Globe, for "Elizabeth I" on HBO. And unless my eyes deceive me, there is a hole or a split in the lower back of her dress. Did anyone else see that?

And I agree about the color. Nude/mauve/blah doesn't do much for me. I liked the color Mirren was wearing, and agree that Weisz looked lovely in red.

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SJ Parker is my idol: Love the dress!! Can I be her when I grow up?

Jen Chaney: Another opinion on the Parker couture ... you can be her when you grow up, sure. Hope you have a high metabolism, though -- she's a thin one that SJP.

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Washington, D.C.: Yes, I think Helen Mirren's dress caught on her husband's chair. I noticed the cameraman quickly turned away from a behind shot. I'm sure it will be quickly stitched backstage.

Jen Chaney: I hope so. Such a shame since she looks great otherwise.

And from the department of not looking great, I present: Cameron Diaz. Not digging that dress at all.

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Queen Helen: I have to say, all of Helen Mirren's wins are well deserved. I've loved her ever since I saw her in the first "Prime Suspect." She looks gorgeous and real tonight in that dress.

Jen Chaney: That seems to be the consensus, as you'll see from the following comments.

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Brookland, Washington, D.C.: Helen Mirren is, without a doubt, my best dressed of the evening. I hope I look an ounce of that when I'm her age!

Jen Chaney: Hear, hear.

Jake Gyllenhaal in a tuxedo ... see, this is what we need more of.

He and Hilary Swank are presenting Best Screenplay, which went to ... "The Queen." This Helen Mirren theory is really proving itself.

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Charlotte, N.C.: Did Reese W. have a little work done? She always looks great but tonight she looks a little different.

Jen Chaney: Elaborate -- I didn't notice a difference, but I've also been typing a lot.

Are you thinking facial work?

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Ancient Greece: The look of the year isn't "white" or "washed-out." It's "toga chic."

Jen Chaney: Nice term. I like it.

We're onto TV actor in a comedy ... and Alec Baldwin just won for "30 Rock." Hottie Steve Carell ... just watching.

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Quantico, Va.: SJP has been looking dowdier since the end of SATC. She's getting on in years, after all...I don't think she's going to age as well as Helen Mirren.

Jen Chaney: She's aging, as we all are. But it's not like she's elderly.

I just think that wasn't one of her best dress choices, that's all.

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Yay Alec!: So glad he won, especially since Tim Allen called it "3rd Rock" instead of "30 Rock." And he was snubbed from the 'impressive actor' line-up on "The Departed."

Also liked the "Galaxy Quest" plug, I think I'm the only person who actually LOVES that movie. Seriously, I watch it on a weekly basis.

However, I did expect more humor from Alec's speech. Ho-hum.

Jen Chaney: Tim Allen ... why is he even presenting? I kind of figured Baldwin would win, so again, not a big surprise.

Wonder if that will help "30 Rock" in any way. It's not doing that well in the ratings.

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Re: Reese: I don't think she's had work, it looks like she lost weight since the split with Ryan.

Jen Chaney: Well, that's understandable.

We're on to Best Comedy. I'm thinking "Ugly Betty."

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Washington, D.C.: Vanessa Williams is right out of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" video.

Jen Chaney: Nice reference. Totally agree about the hair.

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Minneapolis: Since we know she's probably about to be on camera, did anyone notice that E! barely showed America Ferrara in that pretty dress? She may not be as thin as Cameron Diaz, but she looked exponentially prettier and classier...

Jen Chaney: They did, but yes, briefly. She's adorable. And she's not fat, people. She's normal-looking.

Speaking of, "Ugly Betty" just won. (Good call, Minneapolis.)

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Re: Charlotte, N.C.: I don't think Reese had work done. I think she has that "newly single and fabulous" look. On the other spectrum, Cameron Diaz has the "I just broke up with SexyBack and I don't know how to get back to sexy."

Jen Chaney: A big me-ow! She didn't look bad per se, she (like SJP) just chose a less than attractive dress, in my estimation.

Wow, the "Ugly Betty" crew is super-excited. Vanessa Williams's hair just grew two more inches.

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SJ Parker outfit lover: By the comments I clearly need to update my wardrobe. I thought she looked great but I shall be at the mall tomorrow!!!!!

Jen Chaney: Don't be silly. Stick by what you like.

I'm sitting here making fashion comments and I'm wearing a maternity shirt with cornbread crumbs on it. (But I'm wearing diamonds by Cartier.)

So "Letters From Iwo Jima" just won for foreign language film. I thought it was a fine movie, but I really don't think it should have won just because it was all in Japanese. This category should be an opportunity to honor filmmakers from outside Hollywood because they so rarely have the chance to be honored otherwise. That's the way the Oscars handles it, and you would think the Hollywood FOREIGN Press, of all groups, would have similar reverence for international filmmakers.

Okay, end of rant. For now.

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Boston: Why is "Dreamgirls" playing in so relatively few theaters, since it has been in the top five in revenue for the past five weeks?

Jen Chaney: They've done a slow roll-out on it, I think to mirror the buzz building throughout awards season.

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re: Children of Men: It started out with an interesting premise, a sterile future society. Then it fell apart. The radical group had no weight, no bearing in society (or the failed society). Their inter-group violence made their purpose unsympathetic. Clive's character seemed to be out of character with the rest of society and given too much access to too many people who could help. And all of the themes of the movie the resonated with today's issues were just too much for me (terrorists, radical groups, racism, refugees/immigrants, haves vs have nots, middle eastern conflict, palestinian conflict, the war in iraq). And let's not forget the older theme, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The violence was too graphic and leans toward uselessness as a technique in the movie. And what the heack is the Human Project, where did they come from, who are they, why are they on a boat, are they just the saviors of the world? I was less happy after seeing the movie and almost as angry as when I saw "Memento" (and yes I realize that most other people liked it). There are movies that I do not like/do not enjoy and then there are movies that make me angry for having wasted my time. CofM is the latter.

Jen Chaney: I think this might be a discussion better held offline.

I certainly respect your criticisms. I'll just say that I didn't mind that the terrorists weren't very sympathetic even if their motives may have been in the right place. I would argue that made the movie more interesting.

I also liked that not every detail was explained, that some things (like the Human Project) were left open to interpretation. But I also understand why you, and others, might find that frustrating.

Back to the awards ... Hugh Grant just asked Prince to stand up and take a bow, said he was stuck in traffic earlier when he won the Best Song award. The look on Prince's face said to me, "I was so not stuck in traffic," but perhaps that was just my interpretation. The mystery continues...

And now here come Jennifer Love Hewitt's breasts and John Stamos...

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Washington, D.C.: Thanks for your rant about the Foreign Film category. I completely agree. Did you happen to see the terrific Charlie Rose round table discussion with Alfonso Cuaron, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and Guillermo del Toro. (It can be found on Google video.) Really excellent insight into their filmmaking and friendship.

Oh my! Jennifer Love Hewitt alert.

Jen Chaney: I missed that round table. But I would love to see it, thanks for the head's up.

Yay, America Ferrara just won for "Ugly Betty." She's crying, Salma Hayek is crying, Annette Bening is crying, even Jennifer Love Hewitt's breasts are crying...

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Central Missouri: What happened to Drew Barrymore? Her face looks too skinny...

Jen Chaney: I thought she looked pretty good, actually.

Okay, totally awkward post-award interview with America Ferrara.

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Arlington, Va.: WHAT was going on with that post-award interview with Ferrera?

"What do you say to the people who didn't want you to have this part?"

"Who did you forget? Really, tell us, it's okay."

That was the most obnoxious line of questioning I've seen in awhile.

Jen Chaney: Yes, the "what do you say to everyone who didn't want you to be Ugly Betty?" question was bizarre. As if there's some anti-America Ferrara movement sweeping the nation.

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Why do: Ugly B. and Meryl Streep get unlimited time to blab but witty Brit gets "wrap it up"?

Gah, I don't like "Ugly Betty." What a waste of interesting people/characters!

What happened to lipstick? Even Felicity is lipstick-free.

Jen Chaney: You mean the guy from "The Queen"? Yes, he started to get vaguely political and suddenly it was "wrap it up."

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Philadelphia: America Ferrara did look lovely in that dress... However, while she may be 'normal' weight, she very likely is overweight with respect to current health standards (body mass index/BMI). Just something to keep in mind.

Jen Chaney: Maybe her BMI is high, I have no way of knowing.

But I think she looks healthy and comfortable in her skin, which is refreshing given how terribly anorexic some young Hollywood women are looking these days. And I think we can fill in the blanks as to which women I'm talking about.

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Arlington, Va.: To the "in the biz" person earlier, if the Globes are no big deal, what's with all the crying? Sure, it's not the Oscars, but the winners and networks sure tout the winners when it's over. Seems like kind of a big deal to me...

Jen Chaney: The networks and the studios definitely tout it. Whether it actually has an impact on ratings or box office revenue, I don't know. But I don't think there's any nominee there tonight who doesn't want to win. My guess is there's not as much emotion about receiving a People's Choice Award.

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Minneapolis: Actually, when they asked Prince to stand up and take a bow, all I could think of was the skit on the Dave Chappelle show where he plays basketball with Charlie Murphy. Perhaps his limo was stuck in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...

Jen Chaney: Nice.

In addition to the funk-off, I also propose a game of Horse. Prince and the Revolution vs. N Sync. Again, give the edge to Prince.

The Warren Beatty tribute is now in full-swing, by the way.

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Falls Church, Va.: Oh, Prince and Justin Timberlake are already kind of feuding. Prince made some comment a while ago saying he doesn't understand why some people are saying they're bringing sexy back when according to him, sexy never left. Then recently Justin came out with a song with Timbaland that includes the following lyrics: "Now if sexy never left then why is everybody on my s---/ Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it."

It's all pretty silly, but I don't know who Justin Timberlake thinks he is trying to go toe-to-toe with a legend like Prince. He'll forever be known as a PAB (can't say what that stands for, since the Post is a family newspaper).

Jen Chaney: I missed all of this early feud business. This puts everything in context now.

I think Timberlake is a talented guy, though I've never understood why anyone thought he was hot. Nevertheless, I agree that he has no biz busting on Prince. Made him look kinda classless tonight.

And "SexyBack" is a good song. But it's got nothing on "Sexy MF."

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Silver Spring, Md.: Anyone think it's odd in the clip from "Reds" Beatty says "God d***ed" and they bleep out the God but not the other word, and then Tom Hanks says over and over that Beatty "has balls?" Interesting what passes the censors and what doesn't -- none of that would offend me were I to hear it coming out of my TV.

Jen Chaney: I don't get the censors either, my friend. Didn't think you could say the, uh, b-word that many times. Maybe because it's after 10? It's technically not a bad word.

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Reston, Va.: Just a few impressions.

I love love Jennifer Lopez's dress and Jada Pinkett's necklace. Angelina Jolie looks so thin. Teri Hatcher looks so tired and ummm, bad. Reese Witherspoon looks awesome. SJP never did anything to me and the same holds true today. Loved Meryl Streep's speech and man, Helen Mirren looks so elegant.

Jack Nicholson seems to be thoroughly enjoying the whole thing. Agree that foreign movie award should've gone to someone else.

Jen Chaney: Lopez's dress is very flowy, which made me wonder if she might be preggers. She doesn't necessarily look it, but it made me wonder.

Thanks for your many comments, Reston. Keep 'em coming.

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Arlington, Va.: Hey, I haven't seen Johnny Depp. Is he not in the house?

Jen Chaney: I haven't seen him either. I think he might be filming overseas. Or he's stuck in the bathroom like Prince.

People, taking a very brief beverage break. Will be right back after no messages whatsoever.

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Takoma Park, Md.: Am I the only one disappointed that "Ugly Betty" won Best Comedy? It's cute enough, but the episodes all seem so same-y. Although, admittedly, I'm a huge "Office" fan.

Jen Chaney: I like "Ugly Betty." Not sure how long it can sustain over time, which remains to be seen, but I think it's a fun show. I like "The Office," too, just wish they weren't on at the same time.

Spielberg's announcing Best Director ... the winner is Martin Scorsese.

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Kevin, Washington, D.C.: Here is something I have been wondering for a while. How does "The Wire" manage to not get any award nominations when almost every critic out there swoons over it? Is it just too depressing?

Jen Chaney: This came up many times in the chat right after the Globe noms were announced. I watched the entire fourth season over the holidays, and I completely agree it was robbed. Simply a fantastic show. No idea why it gets no awards attention.

Sacha Baron Cohen just won the Globe for "Borat." Here comes the speech...

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Falls Church, VA: By the way, Ryan Seacrest is a total embarassment to watch (on the E! pre-show coverage). Can't they get a guy who's cordial rather than a "Boy, Jessica Biel, you've got a really hot body!" guy?

Jen Chaney: Oh, man. I can't even repeat what Cohen is saying right now. Let's just say he's discussing the nude wrestling scene in fairly graphic detail. And people are in hysterics.

Oh, man they're playing him off. Come on, people.

To your points about Ryan Seacrest. I hear what you're saying. But compared to the interviews Starr Jones used to do, Seacrest looks like a genius. Most of the red carpet stuff is excruciating, but at least Seacrest and his producers are asking a few tough questions (Penelope Cruz seemed surprised, for example, when asked about her relationship with Orlando Bloom).

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re: Sacha Baron Cohen: Best. Awards Speech. Ever.

Jen Chaney: Not sure if it was the best. But it was pretty freaking funny.

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Tulsa, Okla.: Reese is smokin' hot in that dress. Finally, a little color in the fashion.

Jen Chaney: She does look great. And I agree with the earlier observation that she looks particularly teeny.

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Jen Garner: What award did Jennifer Garner present? I love her and missed it - unless she hasn't gone yet?

Jen Chaney: She has not presented yet, and I'm not sure if she will or if she's just there to accompany nominee and hubby Ben Affleck.

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Quien es mas hotter?: Sacha Baron Cohen or Steve Carell? My vote goes to Borat, but I feel weird that I've seen him naked...

Jen Chaney: We all feel weird that we've seen him naked.

Cohen and Carell are both oddly hot.

Uh-oh, on to Best Musical or Comedy ... "Dreamgirls" is about to win. And ... it just did.

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Old School: Let's face it. The old actors simply blow away most of the young guys out there. I mean, who's cooler than Jack, Clint or Warren? Jake Gyllen-what's his name? I think not.

Jen Chaney: Jake's pretty cute, but not sure he's Clint-cool, though.

I would say Johnny Depp is pretty cool. Anyone have other names to throw in the ring on behalf of the younger generation?

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Jump the Shark: The Golden Globes just jumped the shark by awarding "Dreamgirls" the best comedy/musical flick statue over "Little Miss Sunshine."

I have to go cry now.

Jen Chaney: I knew "Dreamgirls" was going to win. In your heart of hearts, you did, too.

But I love "Little Miss Sunshine." Was my favorite movie of last year. Really hoping it gets some Oscar nods next week.

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Chicago: Who started the tradition of the entire TV cast going up there when a show wins?

Notice it doesn't happen when a movie wins -- i.e. "Dreamgirls"...

I think it makes the TV people look kinda silly, personally.

Jen Chaney: In fairness, the whole cast and crew of a film often goes up during the Oscars (witness everyone from "Crash" last year). So it's not always just a TV thing. The "Ugly Betty" people were just particularly crazed when they did it, which made it seem more chaotic.

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Thanks: Thanks, Jen, for making this a fun night. i never watch more than a 1/2 hour of these shows but tonight I've been watching it and your chat just makes it that much better. Love all the comments. Do we have to go to work tomorrow???

Jen Chaney: So glad the chat is enhancing your experience. Too bad it can't make this show come in in HD.

Is it me, or is everything ridiculously rushed all of a sudden? The Arquettes just flew through those best drama nominations ("Grey's Anatomy" just won, by the way).

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Elizabeth, Fredericksburg, VA: Represent!!! My man, Hugh Laurie, won! Not only is his acting brilliant, but so are his eyes (whoooo...!) and his acceptance speeches.

Jen Chaney: Consider yourself represented. I knew you'd be happy.

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Washington, D.C.: Re: young actors. I would argue that there are a lot of talented actors. Clive Owen, Daniel Craig, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Ryan Gosling are at the top of my list.

Jen Chaney: Good calls, all.

Clive Owen seems to be on everyone's list, as you'll see momentarily.

Helen Mirren just won Best Actress, very deservedly. And her dress has indeed been repaired.

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What about Clooney??: Is Clooney old school or new??? I vote for him either way.

Jen Chaney: Clooney's not the Eastwood school, so it's fair to call him new. And totally agree -- he's suave in a way that few contemporary actors are.

Also incredibly engaging in person. I interviewed him once and it made me like him even more.

Okay, they're rushing everyone through these awards. Yet they keep stopping for more commercials for this dang Drew Barrymore movie.

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Current cool...: I think most of the younger actors are part of the "Frat Pack", so they have a different level of cool.

I'm gonna have to say Clive Owen though...

Jen Chaney: Another vote for Clive.

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Silver Spring RE Younger Generation: I don't know if anyone has a lock on Clint-cool yet, but I'd throw Ryan Gosling and Tobey Maguire into the mix... maybe also Heath Ledger if he hadn't mumbled so much in Brokeback Mountain.

Jen Chaney: Like all of those actors, though I'm not sure Tobey has the "cool" thing going on. He's a pretty fab Spider-Man, though.

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D.C. In re "New" School:: I don't know if they qulaify as "new" school (perhaps just another British Invasion), but I submit Clive Owen and Daniel Craig as HOT and cooler than cool.

Jen Chaney: Once again, Clive Owen, who definitely reminds me of Daniel Craig, and vice-versa. There's an ultra-cool ruggedness about both of them that's very appealing.

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re: good young actors: Let's not forget double-nominee Leo!

Jen Chaney: He's a tremendous actor. It's weird, I don't find him that attractive when he's just being interviewed. But when he's in a movie, I think he's incredibly sexy. Maybe it's because he usually plays his roles with such intensity.

We're on to Lead Actor, speaking of Leo. Globe goes to Forest Whitaker. A good call. He's been around for so long, doing great work without receiving awards like this.

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Useless information time: I'm not only catching your chat while watching, but also checking out imdb.com for stuff like this: did you know that Helen Mirren's birth name is Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov? How about that at no extra charge?

Jen Chaney: This is a wonderful little bit of trivia. With info like this, maybe we should start charging.

Man, Forest Whitaker is falling apart up there. He really seems overcome, although surely he must have known he had a good shot at winning.

One award left, people: Best Motion Picture, Drama. I think it will be either "Babel" or "The Departed."

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Minneapolis: Wow - who'd've thunk it? All the Leo hype and they went with Forest! (Not upset, just surprised!)

Jen Chaney: Gotta say, I wasn't surprised. I suspected Leo's double noms would cancel each other out. Plus, Whitaker has been winning most of the critics and other association awards. Right now, he seems pretty poised to get the Oscar, unless Peter O'Toole sneaks in there.

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Tilden Junior High: I agree that Forest deserves this. I mean this guy is a working man's actor from "Fast Times at Ridgmont High" to bad "Species" sequels... here's an award to acting, not star machinery.

Jen Chaney: Okay, which of my friends from Tilden is writing in under this pseudonym?

I suspect "Fast Times" didn't win him the award, but this certainly shows how long he's been working hard in the business.

Did anyone see that shot of Alec Baldwin just now? Totally drunk.

"Babel" just won Best Drama. At least I think that's what Schwarzanegger said. It was either that or "Bbbbblllg."

They'd better get the heck up there before they get the hook.

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Grey's Anatomy:: Did anyone else notice that Isaiah Washington was noticably absent tonight? There was another male actor on stage who looks very familiar, but hasn't appeared on the show (yet). Is it a sign of things to come? Or is he on some type of probation?

Jen Chaney: I didn't notice that he wasn't on stage when they won. He was definitely there tonight because I saw him on the red carpet.

I don't think he's on a probation. Again, he had to be stuck in the bathroom. Apparently there's a vortex in there that sucks people into it and won't let them go until after their award has been announced. Prince, Isaiah Washington ... you could be next!

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After-show: are you chatting during the post-show on E?

Jen Chaney: Technically no. I'm going to take a few more questions, then I have to do a little more work and try to go to bed at a reasonable hour.

I'll go for another few minutes, then wrap it up.

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Slingerlands, N.Y.: Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this. The power's been out here in upstate NY, and reading this makes me less sad that I missed the show.

Jen Chaney: Awww, I'm glad to hear that. You must have good batteries on your computer.

Thanks for being with us ... and come back on Oscar night.

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Angelina: Is that a tattoo of a barcode on her back?

Jen Chaney: You know, I don't know what that is. Perhaps it is a barcode. It allows her to purchase whatever she wants without getting out her Visa Rewards card.

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Arlington, Va: Why is the governor of California giving out an award?? I mean - doesn't that undermine the dignity of the office or something??

Jen Chaney: I'm not sure the office still has much dignity. I mean, the governor was in "Jingle All the Way." What's left to lose?

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NW, D.C.: Alec Baldwin is putting some hard moves on the interviewer on the post show.

Jen Chaney: I saw that. At the end there, did he point to Giuliana DiPandi's engagement ring and say her fiance is a f---ing genius? I might have been hallucinating.

Chloe Sevigny was just on and she is definitely a little tipsy.

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To summarize: The Golden Globes may not be as important or legit, but they're a lot more fun than the other shows. The vibe is better and the speeches are great. I think it's the booze.

Jen Chaney: Agreed. The booze and the attitude helps.

At the Oscars, people take things much more seriously.

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RE: love the chat: This really improves watching the awards. In lieu of having a flaming male friend over, this does quite nicely for commentary.

Jen Chaney: That's very kind of you to say. Forget what I said earlier about the guy from "Ugly Betty." I am the new Sean Hayes.

All right, I really do have to sign off. As always, this has been a pleasure.

Barring unforeseen circumstances (e.g. being in labor at the hospital), I fully expect to join you for another chat on Oscar night. Thanks for your comments, and don't forget to chat further with Liz Kelly tomorrow at noon.

My final word for the evening: Funk-off. Together, we can make it happen.

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