‘Poor Things’ Director Yorgos Lanthimos Thanks Bruce Springsteen While Accepting Golden Globe For Best Motion Picture — Musical Or Comedy

Yorgos Lanthimos celebrated his Golden Globes win by giving a shoutout to Bruce Springsteen. Luckily, Springsteen was in the audience to hear the praise, as the Poor Things director said: “I just wanted to speak to Bruce Springsteen. We have the same birthday. He’s been my hero since I grew up.” Lanthimos thanked Springsteen for “making me grow up the way that I did” while accepting Poor Things ‘ award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy during Sunday’s ceremony.

This was the film’s second win of the night, after Emma Stone won for Best Actress. Stone also received a nod from Lanthimos. “She won. You know it. She’s the best,” he said. The Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, with Jo Koy is hosting the ceremony . This year’s event includes two new categories — Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Stand Up Comedian on Television — but the annual honorary Cecil B.

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