Cate Blanchettamplified the message of the night and shared her appreciation for the attention given to the ongoingAustralia wildfiresduring the 2020Golden Globes.
Blanchett — whoreceived a nominationfor best actress in a motion picture comedy for her role inWhere’d You Go, Bernadette?— also expressed how the fires’ devastation reaches beyond Australia.
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“When one country faces a climate disaster, we all face a climate disaster,” she continued. “So thank you very much.”
Pierce BrosnanandRussell Crowe— whoskipped the awards showto tend toongoing brushfire crisis, but sent an acceptance message — also acknowledged the tragedy during the ceremony.
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“Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based,”Jennifer Anistonsaid, reading fromCrowe’s sent-in remarks. “We need to act based on science, move our global workforce to renewable energy and respect our planet for the unique and amazing place it is. That way, we all have a future. Thank you.”
As the more than 130 fires continue to burn across New South Wales and Victoria, ecologists from the University of Sydney believesome half a billion total mammals, birds and reptileshave died. In addition to the animals, the ravaging blazes have left 20 people dead — including two firefighters,Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O’Dwyer— and many others unaccounted for, as well as forced hundreds from their homes and left thousands stranded, according toBloomberg.
The 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony is airing live on NBC from the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 5.
source: people.com
