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Jo Koy made history this year as the first Filipino-American to host the Golden Globe Awards, but it's the polarizing punchlines the comedian made during the ceremony's opening monologue that will have people talking for years to come. During Sunday's awards proceedings — which saw big wins from Oppenheimer, Poor Things and The Holdovers on the film side, and Succession, The Bear and Beef in the TV categories — Koy kicked things off with a few jokes poking fun at some of 2023's top titles, especially the Barbenheimer…

"She’s the first doll that was mass-produced with breasts, so he was right on," director says in aftermath of comedian's widely panned monologue Greta Gerwig has taken the high road in response to Jo Koy’s ill-received Barbie joke at the Golden Globes. During the comedian’s widely panned and openly booed monologue, Koy joked about the Barbieheimer box office battle, noting that while Oppenheimer was “based on a 721-page Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Manhattan Project,” Barbie was about…

Greta Gerwig has responded to Jo Koy's joke on Barbie at the Golden Globes, that polarized audiences. Speaking to Radio 4’s Today program, as per a report on The Independent, the director defended the host and said that 'he’s not wrong.' (Also read: Taylor Swift joke was ‘a little flat,’ admits Golden Globes host Jo Koy amid backlash) Jo Koy's joke on Greta Gerwig's Barbie didn't sit well with many fans. What Greta Gerwig saidGreta Gerwig did not seem to mind Jo Koy's dig at Barbie at the Golden Globes…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeGreta Gerwig has shared her take on a polarising joke about Barbie made by comedian Jo Koy at this year’s Golden Globes.The comic led proceedings at Sunday’s ceremony (7 January), which saw TV shows such as Succession and The Bear triumph, while Oppenheimer was the most awarded film.Unfortunately for 52-year-old Koy, his night was less of a resounding success, with many of his jokes…

Barbie director Greta Gerwig and longtime partner Noah Baumbach are coming off a major year, thanks to the film’s far-reaching success. Together, they crafted the fantastical comedy's acclaimed script, which they protected at all costs. The power duo capped off their outstanding year by tying the knot, which may have surprised fans and folks in Hollywood alike. Now, after exchanging vows with Baumbach, Gerwig revealed why she and her partner decided to marry after being romantically involved for 12 years.It was confirmed…

America Ferrera is reflecting on the success of Barbie — and why she thinks the race of her character in the film helped her land the part. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter Friday, the actress opened up about the fact that she hadn’t always been considered for non-Latina roles until recently in her career. “To be frank: For the majority of my career, I have not been considered for roles that weren’t written specifically Latina,” Ferrera said. “And so that, in and of itself, limits what people are willing…

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach tied the knot after 12 years of dating. The pair got married in New York City Hall, an insider told PEOPLE. Greta and Noah met while they filmed the movie Greenberg in 2010. They started dating in 2011. The couple co-wrote the Barbie screenplay. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach attend a special screening of "The Boys in the Boat" at the Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in New York (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) In an interview with…

To say `Barbie` became a phenomenon was an understatement. The movie was on everyone`s mind and mouth every day. Even though the Margot Robbie-starrer faced a clash with Christopher Nolan`s `Oppenheimer`, the movie saw a sensational number. The movie was also responsible for starting several trends on social media. After a terrific run at the global box office with her directorial `Barbie`, Greta Gerwig has turned a leaf on a new chapter in her life. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach marry after 12 years of dating Greta…

Two American actor/filmmakers who have enjoyed career-best years at the movies will be celebrated from afar — specifically, in Italy — over the holiday break. Italy’s Capri, Hollywood International Film Festival will fete Maestro co-writer/director/lead actor Bradley Cooper will its annual Visionary Award and Barbie co-writer/director Greta Gerwig with its inaugural Lina Wertmüller Award, fest director Pascal Vicedomini announced Monday. The Italian filmmaker Micaela Ramazzotti will also receive…

Barbie is on course to be the biggest movie of 2023 and could dominate the awards season, but its director, Greta Gerwig, has admitted her childhood memories of the doll were not as perfectly pink and positive as might be imagined.Her mother initially stopped Gerwig from having a Barbie doll, concerned that it reinforced female stereotypes.“My mom wasn’t so into Barbie,” Gerwig told Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. “Certain moms, they would be like: ‘I don’t know if this is a good example of…