The Golden Globes Gets Political: Stars Talk Climate Change, Australian Fires, and Going Vegan

Entertainment awards shows have long been a venue for actors to deliver political messages to the masses, from Marlon Brando orchestrating a protest against the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood at the 1973 Oscars to Meryl Streep speaking out against Donald Trump at the 2017 Golden Globes.

Sunday’s Globes ceremony continued the rich tradition of stars promoting progressive politics.The topic of the evening was the bushfires ravaging Australia.

The fires, which have been affecting the country since September, have killed 20 people, destroyed thousands of buildings, and burned 14.8 million acres so far this season.Australian Russell Crowe was not present to accept his award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film for his portrayal of Fox News boss Roger Ailes in “The Loudest Voice” because he was home with his family in the fire-ravaged country.Jennifer Aniston read a statement on Crowe’s behalf: “Make no mistake, the

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