Golden Globes 2016: Show highlights

Comedian and host Ricky Gervais opened the show with jokes that made some laugh hysterically, and others cringe.

Jennifer Lawrence accepts the award for actress in a motion picture comedy for her role in “Joy.” “Every time I’m up here, it’s because of you,” Lawrence said of her director David O. Russell.

As predicted by many movie critics and columnists, Leonardo DiCaprio took home the award for actor in a motion picture for his work in “The Revenant.”

Amy Adams is all smiles as she presents an award onstage.

Presenters Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt have a moment onstage as Gosling makes it known that he thought he was presenting by himself. Gosling soon after introduces their film “The Big Short.”

In the final award of the night, Alejandro G. Inarritu accepts the honor for motion picture drama for his film “The Revenant.”

Brie Larson accepts the award for actress in a motion picture drama for her role in “Room.” After a long list of folks to shout out, she said, “I’m sorry to anyone I forgot, I’ll write you a thank you card.”

Presenter Tom Hanks, who has worked with Denzel Washington in the past, offers a heartfelt speech about the actor before inviting him onstage.

Denzel Washington, far left, stands with his wife, Pauletta, and his family as he accepts the Cecil B. Demille Award. Though he forgot his glasses, he got through his speech just fine.

Lily James and Jamie Foxx present the award onstage for original score, with Foxx announcing the winner as “Straight Outta Compton” a la Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe flub. The real winner was Ennio Moriconne for “The Hateful Eight.”

Director Quentin Tarantino accepts the award for original score for “The Hateful Eight” on behalf of Ennio Morricone. And just for the record, Morricone had won two Golden Globes before Sunday’s awards.

Lady Gaga accepts the award for actress in a limited series or TV movie for her role in “American Horror Story: Hotel.” She shared her win with the talented cast: “Because of you I was able to shine, I guess. Thank you for sharing your talent.” This was her first nomination and first win. 

Matt Damon introduces “The Martian,” nominated for best comedy. Damon went on to win the actor in a comedy award for his starring role in the film.

Katy Perry announces the nominees for the original song award.

Sam Smith, right, said he was completely shocked to receive the award for original song for “Writing’s on the Wall” from the film “Spectre.”

Are Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum going back undercover for a new “21 Jump Street”? No, that’s just the presenters having some “Revenant” fun.

As Taraji P. Henson walked to the stage to accept her award for actress in a TV drama, she passed out cookies to those around her, including one to Lady Gaga. “Cookies for everyone tonight, my treat,” she said for her winning role playing a character named Cookie in “Empire.” And just as she was asked to wrap up her speech, she refused. “I waited 20 years for this,” Henson said.

Presenters Amber Heard and Jaimie Alexander have a minor flub onstage as they have difficulties seeing the teleprompter.

“Last time I was here, it was 1977 and I was kind of hit by tumbleweed. It was a different situation. And the view is so beautiful now,” Sylvester Stallone says, as he accepts the award for supporting actor for “Creed.”

Hello Gina Rodriguez and Eva Mendes! Actually, make that America Ferrera and Eva Longoria -- who as presenters delivered a genuinely clever riff on an earlier Globes social media mixup of Ferrera and Rodriguez.

After being announced as a two-time Golden Globe award winner, Jim Carrey made it known that he isn’t just a regular person, he is a two-time Golden Globe award winner. Though, of course, his dreams won’t be fulfilled, as he said, until he becomes a three-time Golden Globe award winner.

Kate Winslet accepts the award for supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in “Steve Jobs.” She thanked her costar Michael Fassbender, as well as director Danny Boyle and writer of the film Aaron Sorkin.

Presenter Morgan Freeman announces the nominees for directing.

Alejandro G. Inarritu accepts the award for director for “The Revenant.”

Presenters Dwayne Johnson and Jennifer Lopez share the stage as they announce a winning contender.

Maura Tierney accepts the award for supporting actress in a series or TV movie for her role in “The Affair.” It was her first Globe win. She  felt “so glad” to be a part of the category amid the “excellent work.”

Presenter Viola Davis takes the stage to speak about the film “Carol.”

From left, Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Paul Feig of the comedy “Spy” introduce their film onstage with a bit of physical humor.

After being made fun of by Ricky Gervais, presenters Ken Jeong and Kevin Hart took the stage. They didn’t forget to put a plug in for their latest film, “Ride Along 2.”

Oscar Isaac accepts the award for actor in a limited series or TV movie for his role in “Show Me a Hero.” This was his second nomination and first win.

Presenter Andy Samberg sparks laughs.

Executive producer Paul Weitz accepts the award for TV series, comedy for “Mozart in the Jungle.”

Presenters Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard bring their “Empire” chemistry to another stage.

Colin Callender accepts the award for TV movie or miniseries for “Wolf Hall.”

Presenters Tom Ford and Lady Gaga take the stage together.

Christian Slater accepts the award for supporting actor in a TV series, limited series or TV movie for his role in “Mr. Robot.”

Presenters Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom are all smiles onstage.

Miss Golden Globe Corinne Foxx, daughter of Jamie Foxx, puts her wave to practice onstage in between handing out awards to the stars. 

Presenters Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell can’t help but chuckle onstage as they present a winning contender.

Host Ricky Gervais kept his jabs about actors coming throughout the show.

Jon Hamm accepts the award for actor in a TV drama series for his role in “Mad Men.” He was grateful to the show’s creator for continuing the journey of the “horrible person” he portrayed. 

Presenters J.K. Simmons and Patricia Arquette take the stage.

Gael Garcia Bernal accepts the award for actor in a TV comedy series for his role in “Mozart in the Jungle.” This was his first nomination and first win. 

OK, can everyone please stop laughing at presenters Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell? No? Sorry guys, maybe that laughter will carry over to your new movie, “Daddy’s Home.”

Aaron Sorkin accepts the award for screenplay for “Steve Jobs.”

Laszlo Nemes accepts the foreign language film award for the Hungarian movie “Son of Saul.”

Presenters Helen Mirren and Gerard Butler reveal some explosive chemistry onstage.

Sam Esmail accepts the award for TV drama series for “Mr. Robot.” He thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. for awarding a series named “Mr. Robot.” Hoping to reach his family in Egpyt, he also gave a thank you in Arabic.

Amy Schumer, left, and Jennifer Lawrence served up a dose of comedy that many were hoping for, making jokes about their names and their personas, before introducing their nominated films “Trainwreck” and “Joy.”

It wasn’t enough that Ricky Gervais just had to make fun of Mel Gibson before the actor-director took the stage -- the host took another stab when Gibson appeared onstage. And some of his comments were censored.

Michael Keaton takes the stage to present an award.

Sophia Bush, left, and Kate Bosworth present an award onstage.

Maggie Gyllenhaal introduces the nominated film “The Room.”

Presenter Chris Evans.

Music, what music? Ridley Scott made sure to get in all this “thank yous” while accepting the award for motion picture comedy for “The Martian.”