Award season is officially underway in 2012. It began with the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. Airing on NBC on January 15th, viewers across the nation tuned in and found out who took home golden statues for categories in television and movies. Award shows are never without controversy, and this year’s Golden Globes were no different. Comedian Ricky Gervais was a third time host despite last year’s hosting debacle, which left many offended by his arguably cruel and below the belt jokes.  Attendees and TV viewers alike waited in anticipation for Gervais’ monologue and hosting demeanor this year.  As the show began, Gervais was more reserved than last year’s Golden Globes but couldn’t resist a jab at NBC executives. Gervais cleverly abided by NBC’s rules for him by simply reading what he was told ‘not to say.’ Topics on the list included nudity, profanity, or anything related to Mel Gibson.  Gervais did compare the Golden Globes to the Oscars by using an analogy of comparing Kim Kardashian to Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton, a joke which earned sounds of disapproval from the audience. Gervais touched on scandals, divorces, and Eddie Murphy who dropped out of hosting the gig shortly after he was announced.  After Gervais’ opening monologue, the role of announcing nominees and winners was taken over by lovable celebrities, and, as per usual, statues were won by some of Hollywood’s biggest names: Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney. Streep took home her globe for best actress in a drama for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.” Clooney graced the world with his handsome presence on stage as he accepted the award for best actor in a drama for “The Descendants,” which also won for best picture. A big, unexpected winner of the night was the silent film “The Artist,” which won for best comedy/musical movie and for best comedy/musical actor. With every award show comes at least one memorable acceptance speech, and this year there were two.  Michelle Williams won for best actress in a comedy/musical for her role of Marilyn Monroe in “My Week with Marilyn”.  In her speech she thanked her daughter for sending her off to work with a hug and a kiss everyday and for patiently listening to bedtime stories spoken in a Marilyn Monroe voice.  Peter Dinklage, who took home the globe for best actor in a drama series for his role in “Game of Thrones,” thanked Martin Henderson and told the audience to