Golden Globes 2020: 10 Ups & 6 Downs

2. Taron Egerton & Awkwafina Win Consolation Awards

Golden Globes 2020 Awkwafina Taron Egerton
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The Golden Globes can often be a useful platform to reward actors whose performances will likely get lost in the shuffle at the Oscars.

Case in point, Taron Egerton scooped the Best Film Actor (Musical or Comedy) award for his fantastic turn as Elton John in Rocketman, and though it's entirely possible Egerton will indeed be nominated for an Oscar, he hasn't got a hope in hell of winning when facing off against Adam Driver and Joaquin Phoenix.

Similarly, Awkwafina won the Best Film Actress (Musical or Comedy) award for her remarkable performance in The Farewell, and just as she might sneak into the fifth Best Actress slot at the Oscars, both Renée Zellweger and Scarlett Johansson will ensure she's got no chance at all of winning.

Instead, they both got their neat podium moments at the Golden Globes, ensuring their great performances are forever chiselled in awards history.

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