It pays to be funny!
Michael Douglas knows this to be true as he’s just walked away the winner of a Golden Globe thanks to his work in The Kominsky Method. This is the seasoned actor’s fourth win and ninth nomination, he previously won for Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Behind the Candelabra and Romancing the Stone. He was also previously awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Despite previous critical acclaim for his work, Douglas wasn’t exactly a shoo-in for the Globe statue as he was up against some notable names. Others nominated in this category include: Who Is America‘s Sacha Baron Cohen, Kidding‘s Jim Carrey, Atlanta‘s Donald Glover and Barry‘s Bill Hader.
“After 45 years you always surprise me and treated me so well,” Douglas gushed onstage. “Donald and Bill, Sacha, Jim, I can’t even imagine being in the same group…sitting here for an honor in comedy is just great.”
Of course, the famed actor had a special shout out for his Kominsky Method peers. For starters, Douglas praised the comedy’s creator Chuck Lorre.
“And the truth be told, that owe all of this to one man out there, Mr. Chuck Lorre,” Michael continued. “Chuck thinks getting old is funny. Thank you for your exquisite work.“
Congrats, Michael! This win is well deserved.
Tune in to the Golden Globes telecast at 8 p.m. on NBC. Afterwards, head to E! for the Busy Tonight Live: Golden Globes After Party special at 11 p.m.! And for a recap of everything 2019 Golden Globes, watch E! News Monday at 7 p.m.!