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Judd Apatow Ends 10-Year "Quiet Boycott" of Golden Globes Over Loss

Judd Apatow surprised the Golden Globes audience by revealing he had been on a "quiet boycott" of the ceremony for nearly ten years. The filmmaker stated his boycott began after his 2015 film "Trainwreck" lost the Best Comedy award to Ridley Scott's "The Martian" in 2016. During his presentation, Apatow humorously referred to Scott as "America's favourite comedy director," listing his dramatic films like "Gladiator" as examples. The 2024 Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Key Points: Judd Apatow Boycotted Golden Globes for 10 Years After Loss

  • 10-year quiet boycott revealed
  • Stemmed from 2016 Best Comedy loss
  • Apatow presented at 2024 ceremony
  • Took lighthearted swipe at Ridley Scott
  • Ceremony held at Beverly Hilton
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Judd Apatow reveals he "quietly boycotted" Golden Globes for 10 years afterosing to 'The Martian'

Filmmaker Judd Apatow reveals he boycotted the Golden Globes for a decade after 'Trainwreck' lost Best Comedy to 'The Martian' in 2016.

"We've had beef ever since my film Trainwreck lost Best Comedy to Ridley Scott's The Martian. - Judd Apatow"

Los Angeles, January 12

Filmmaker Judd Apatow surprised many at the Golden Globe Awards when he shared a funny and honest moment from the stage while presenting the Best Director award.

The director spoke about his long absence from the ceremony and revealed that he had stayed away for nearly a decade after losing an award earlier.

As he walked on stage, Apatow told the audience that it was "very surprising" for him to be there and shared that he had been on a "quiet boycott" of the Golden Globes for almost 10 years, something he said no one had really noticed.

The filmmaker added that he made the decision after his film Trainwreck lost the Best Comedy award in 2016.

"This is very surprising that I am here, because I've been boycotting the ceremony for about 10 years. A very quiet boycott, no one seems to have noticed," Apatow quipped. "We've had beef ever since my film Trainwreck lost Best Comedy to Ridley Scott's The Martian."

Apatow further spoke about having "beef" with the awards ceremony ever since his film lost to The Martian. He took a light swipe at director Ridley Scott, calling him America's "favourite comedy director" and listing films like Gladiator, Blade Runner, and Alien as examples of his "hilarious comedies," drawing laughter from the crowd.

"You know, Ridley Scott, America's favourite comedy director. Director of such hilarious comedies as Gladiator, Blade Runner, and Alien," he said. "I can't wait until later tonight when Best Comedy is won by Hamnet," he added.

Meanwhile, the Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday night in California.

- ANI

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Aman W
Honestly, I get his point though. How does *The Martian* win Best Comedy? That's just the awards being weird. Trainwreck was a proper comedy. Our Indian award shows also have these confusing categories sometimes.
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Rohit P
"America's favourite comedy director" listing Gladiator and Alien 🤣🤣 That sarcasm was top-tier. More power to him for calling it out in such a witty way on their own stage.
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Sarah B
While it was funny, part of me feels it's a bit petty for a successful filmmaker to publicly hold a grudge for so long. Just my two cents. The bit about Ridley Scott was hilarious, though.
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Karthik V
This is peak Hollywood insider drama, but served with chutney! The fact that no one noticed his "quiet boycott" for a decade is the funniest part. Yaar, these award shows are all about the show, not the actual awards.

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