What Did Glenn Close Say? Star Censored During Live Golden Globes Broadcast

The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards delivered its usual mix of emotional speeches, heartfelt moments, and unexpected surprises, but one of the night’s most buzzed-about moments came courtesy of Hollywood legend Glenn Close.

While presenting the final award of the evening, Best Motion Picture — Drama, the acclaimed actress took to the stage to share a deeply personal story.

Glenn Close recounted a letter she once received from the late Katharine Hepburn, reflecting on the hardships and beauty of a life in show business.

What Did Glenn Close Say To Get Herself Censored On Live TV?

Close told the audience, "One of my most treasured possessions is a letter that Katherine Hepburn wrote to me, in which she described what we all do as this 'terrible profession,' 'this terrifying profession,' and, let's face it, this delicious way to spend your life."

It was what came next, however, that had CBS censors scrambling. In an unfiltered moment of raw passion, Close declared, "We are all so f-cking blessed and lucky."

For viewers at home, the audio dipped abruptly, muting Close's choice word. But despite the live broadcast's censorship, uncensored clips of the moment quickly surfaced on social media, sparking a flurry of reactions ranging from admiration for Close's candidness to amusement at the network's hasty response.

"Haha, good for her," one X user, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, wrote.

However, another expressed, "She knows on regular broadcast TV that word will be bleeped and live events are on delays looking just for language & gestures. Hepburn’s sweet letter would’ve been more impactful if she had comically skipped the word - because everyone also knows Hepburn was ‘salty.'"

Glenn Close Continues On With Her Speech Despite Dropping The F-Bomb

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Unfazed, Close carried on with grace, ultimately presenting the Best Motion Picture — Drama award to director Brady Corbet and the cast of "The Brutalist."

While the f-bomb might have been an unplanned addition to the evening, it certainly added an extra layer of authenticity to Glenn Close’s heartfelt speech and ensured her moment will be one of the most memorable highlights of the 2025 Golden Globes.

Other Censored Moments During The Golden Globes Caught By Fans

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Close wasn’t the only one who faced censorship during the broadcast; a segment of Seth Rogen’s risqué exchange with Catherine O’Hara was also muted.

Additionally, the audio briefly dropped as the cameras followed Best Supporting Actress winner Zoe Saldaña to the stage. She appeared to exclaim something just before reaching the podium.

And The Golden Globe Goes To...

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The 2025 Golden Globe Awards delivered plenty of shocking surprises and snubs this year, with "The Bear" only scoring one win for Jeremy Allen White in the Best Actor category.

The star-studded ceremony took place on Sunday at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, celebrating the best in film and television. In a standout moment, "Shōgun" dominated the television categories, sweeping all four awards it was nominated for this year.

"Emilia Pérez" took home the award for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, beating out "Anora, "Challengers," "A Real Pain," "The Substance," and "Wicked."

The Best Motion Picture, Drama award went to "The Brutalist," beating out, "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Nickel Boys," and "September 5."

Meanwhile, Demi Moore took home her first-ever Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical, or Comedy. She was up against Amy Adams for "Nightb-tch," Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked," Karla Sofía Gascón for "Emilia Pérez," Mikey Madison for "Anora," and Zendaya for "Challengers."

‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Pulls Off Golden Globes’ Biggest Upset

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In the night’s biggest surprise, Fernanda Torres took home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her powerful performance in I’m Still Here. The Brazilian star triumphed over industry heavyweights Angelina Jolie, Tilda Swinton, Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet, and Pamela Anderson.

“My God, I didn’t prepare anything,” Torres said, scanning the audience from the stage. “This is such an amazing year for female performances. So many actresses here that I admire so much.”

“And of course I want to dedicate it to my mother. You have no idea. She was here 25 years ago,” Torres added. “And this is proof that art can endure through life, even in difficult moments like this.”

Directed by Walter Salles, "I’m Still Here" tells the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband was kidnapped and murdered during Brazil’s military dictatorship. The film chronicles her decades-long fight for justice and her relentless efforts to have his death officially acknowledged.