This is the first year in recent memory that I have actually been home to watch the Golden Globes! As always the telecast honored the very best in our field such as Natalie Portman (Black Swan), Colin Firth (The King's Speech) and Christian Bale (The Fighter). However, I want to bring attention to a surprising and touching win of Chris Colfer in the Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film category. This is the first Golden Globe for Colfer, known for his work on the FOX television series Glee. His fellow nominees included Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-O), Chris Noth (The Good Wife), Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) and David Strathairn (Temple Grandin).
Now, I have mixed feelings about Glee: I support its efforts to make musical theatre and glee club more mainstream, tackle moral issues and provide carefree entertainment. However, I have a problem with the weak plots, static characters, mass marketing, and campy nature of the show. Honestly, the best part about Glee is the music and Jane Lynch.
Yet, I still was very touched when Chris Colfer won the award last night. Even though he hardly compares to the other actors in his category, there was something very special about his win. Here is a young man from very humble artistic beginnings playing an unconventional television character by portraying an exaggerated version of himself. He is an actor that followed his dreams no matter what the cost and it was truly inspiring to see him honored for his achievements.
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