Golden Globes 2017: How the awards ceremony paid tribute to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Meryl Streep mentioned 'Princess Leia' in her now-famous speech
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Your support makes all the difference.Following the passing of both Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds late last year, fans and friends from around the world paying tribute to the pair.
Fittingly, at the Golden Globes, Hollywood’s finest remembered both actors through various means, including a one minute video looking back at their best roles on camera.
Also paying was Meryl Streep, who finished her already famous speech by saying: “As my friend, the dear departed Princess Leia, said to me once, take your broken heart, make it into art.”
Hours before the Golden Globes aired, HBO broadcast their documentary, Bright Lights, which centres on the pair’s relationship.
La La Land swept the majority of awards at the Golden Globes, taking home seven, including Best Musical or Comedy, best director for Damien Chazelle, and best soundtrack. You can see the full nominations list here.
Also at the awards ceremony, various celebrities mocked Donald Trump, including Streep, Hugh Laurie and Jimmy Fallon.
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