Golden boy

Ben Affleck wins big at the Golden Globes with Argo.

by Jennie Kermode and Anne-Katrin Titze

After a tough few years spent languishing on Hollywood's C-list, Ben Affleck is enjoying a triumphant return to form, with his CIA drama Argo scooping both Best Picture and Best Director at last night's Golden Globes. British winners included Daniel Day-Lewis, Maggie Smith and singer Adele, who won Best Original Song for her contribution to James Bond hit Skyfall.

"Thank you for this lovely blunt object that I will forevermore use as a weapon against self-doubt," Best Supporting Actress winner Anne Hathaway said. She also thanked her husband, telling him, "Thank you for the best string of yesterdays I have ever had."

"If I had this on a timeshare basis with my wonderful gifted colleagues, I might just hope to keep it for one day of the year, and I'd be happy with that," said Best Actor winner Day-Lewis

Those winners in full:-

Best Drama

Best Comedy or Musical

Best Screenplay

Best Director

  • Ben Affleck (Argo)

Best Actor in a Drama

Best Actress in a Drama

Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical

Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Foreign Film

Best Animation

Best Original Score

Best Original Song

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