These celebrity winning moments are amazing! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most enthusiastic responses from celebrities who were victorious at awards ceremonies. Our countdown includes Amy Poehler, Jennifer Lawrence, Roberto Benigni, and more! Which of these reactions sticks out to you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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00:00 "Oh, thank you with all my heart."
00:04 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 celeb reactions
00:09 to winning at award shows.
00:11 "I'm a little drunk.
00:13 Uh, I thought I could get drunk."
00:16 For this list, we'll be looking at the most enthusiastic responses from celebrities who
00:21 were victorious at award ceremonies.
00:24 Though they're an important part of these events, our main focus won't be on the content
00:28 of their speeches.
00:30 Which of these reactions sticks out to you the most?
00:33 Let us know in the comments.
00:36 Number 10.
00:37 Amy Poehler, 71st Golden Globe Awards.
00:41 In 2014, Amy Poehler co-hosted the Golden Globes with Tina Fey for the second year in
00:47 a row.
00:48 But more importantly, Poehler finally won for her work as Leslie Knope on Parks and
00:52 Recreation.
00:53 "We're gonna get the final results any minute."
00:56 "I know.
00:57 Do you have both my speeches?"
00:59 "Yes.
01:00 You seem calmer than I expected you'd be."
01:02 While the nominees were being read, she received a shoulder massage from none other than Bono,
01:09 seemingly to help relieve the tension.
01:11 And when she was declared the winner, she planted a kiss on the YouTube frontman.
01:15 "Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation."
01:23 She then excitedly ran up to snag her prize and was admittedly stunned by the well-deserved
01:29 victory.
01:30 Even when she's overwhelmed, Poehler knows how to capture our attention.
01:33 "I really didn't expect to win.
01:35 I know that every actress says that, but I really didn't because I have never won.
01:39 I've been here many times or at award shows."
01:43 We'd expect nothing less from such a comedy queen.
01:47 Number 9.
01:48 Lady Gaga, 27th MTV Video Music Awards.
01:52 Lady Gaga dominated headlines following the VMAs in 2010.
01:56 She was the biggest winner of the night and wore more than one memorable outfit.
02:01 "Making a royal entrance, Lady Gaga's always turning fashion into an art form."
02:06 You probably remember a certain meat dress she sported.
02:09 While that fashion choice arguably dominated the moment, we can't overlook the beauty
02:14 of her reaction to winning the prize for Video of the Year.
02:17 "And the VMA for Video of the Year goes to…
02:21 Lady Gaga!"
02:22 "I never thought I'd be asking Cher to hold my meat purse."
02:25 The singer was grateful and overwhelmed by all the love, which made for a beautifully
02:30 raw moment.
02:32 She then proceeded to reveal that her next record would be called "Born This Way."
02:36 "I promised if I won this tonight, I'd announce the name of my new record.
02:41 It's called 'Born This Way.'"
02:45 As if that wasn't exciting enough on its own, she even treated fans to a live sneak
02:50 peek of the title song.
02:52 Number 8.
02:53 Megan Thee Stallion – 63rd Annual Grammy Awards
02:57 Megan Thee Stallion didn't need to win Best New Artist for us to know she had arrived
03:01 as a musical superstar.
03:04 But the Texas rapper's reaction to her victory showed what a massive moment this was for
03:08 her.
03:09 Much of her face was initially covered by a mask due to pandemic precautions, but it
03:14 didn't matter.
03:16 You could still see pure disbelief wash over her when Lizzo announced her name to major
03:21 applause from the crowd.
03:22 "Ahh!
03:23 It's time baby!
03:24 Megan Thee Stallion!"
03:30 As she went up to the microphone, she got quite choked up.
03:33 Yet she also found space for humor, reacting to the loud engine of a passing car interrupting
03:38 her speech.
03:39 "Thank you to T Ferris for always being with me, being by my side.
03:46 Oh, car!"
03:49 The Grammys might have looked different than usual, but this moment felt just as special
03:54 as ever.
03:55 Number 7.
03:56 Eddie Redmayne – 87th Academy Awards
04:00 Redmayne made waves in 2014 when he portrayed Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything."
04:05 "Wouldn't that be nice, professor?
04:10 The one simple, elegant equation to explain everything."
04:20 And the Academy recognized his work in a pretty big way.
04:23 You could see the fresh emotion on the actor's face when Cate Blanchett said his name while
04:28 presenting the nominees for Best Actor.
04:30 So we can only imagine how it felt when he was actually named the winner.
04:35 It was clear by his expression and the way he was embracing those near him that the significance
04:39 of the moment wasn't lost on him.
04:42 Redmayne's reaction could best be summed up as a mix of shock, awe, and excitement,
04:47 which we'd say is rather fitting for the occasion.
04:50 Number 6.
04:51 Jennifer Lawrence – 71st Golden Globe Awards
04:55 In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence got her first Golden Globe for "Silver Linings Playbook."
05:00 "The Golden Globe goes to Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook."
05:08 About a year later, she did it again, this time for her work in "American Hustle."
05:13 But based on her reaction, you'd think that the actress was winning for the first time.
05:17 She seemed genuinely flattered by the well-deserved honor.
05:21 "Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle."
05:26 Her glee and amazement were absolutely infectious, as was her ability to launch into a speech
05:31 that was both heartfelt and relatable.
05:34 The star was nervous and shaky throughout, which made her all the more lovable.
05:38 "I don't know why it's so terrifying.
05:40 It's obviously a good thing.
05:41 I don't know why I'm so scared.
05:42 I'm sorry, but you guys were so incredible and unforgettable."
05:46 We can't wait to see Lawrence continue to win many, many more awards in the future,
05:52 if only to see how she responds.
05:54 Number 5.
05:55 Allie Berry, 74th Academy Awards.
05:59 Berry's outstanding work in "Monster's Ball" won her the Oscar for Best Actress.
06:04 "Only reason I'm here is so you can say goodbye to your son.
06:09 I've been coming here for damn near 11 years, Lawrence.
06:16 And I'm tired."
06:18 As her name was called, she became visibly shaken, and could be seen repeatedly saying
06:23 "Oh my God."
06:25 Perhaps she was trying to convince herself it was all real.
06:28 When she made it up on stage to accept the prize, things only got more moving.
06:32 She was struggling to breathe and soon burst into tears, which tells you everything you
06:37 need to know.
06:38 Winning this award is special in any instance, but even more so for Berry because of its
06:44 historic significance.
06:46 She was the first Black woman to ever earn the Best Actress trophy.
06:50 Her soul-stirring reaction and speech honored that triumph beautifully, and had us reaching
06:55 for the tissue box.
06:57 Number 4.
06:58 Adele, 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
07:02 The 2012 Grammys belonged to Adele.
07:11 The English singer took home all six of the awards she was nominated for.
07:15 In doing so, she also tied Beyonce's record for most Grammys won in one night by a female
07:21 artist.
07:22 When "21" was named Album of the Year, her emotions were immediately palpable.
07:26 "Thank you so much.
07:29 Thank you.
07:30 I just first of all want to say, 'Mom, girl did good.'"
07:37 Upon hearing her name called, she put her hand to her chest as if to make sure her heart
07:42 was still beating.
07:43 The feels continued as she went up on stage and hugged those around her.
07:47 The "Someone Like You" singer was so touched that she could barely get her speech out at
07:51 first.
07:59 It was an overwhelmingly magical moment, to be sure.
08:03 Number 3.
08:04 Roberto Benigni, 71st Academy Awards.
08:08 Winning an Academy Award can generate a wide range of emotions in people, from shock to
08:13 joy to pure excitement.
08:15 Roberto Benigni was all of those things and more when "Life is Beautiful" earned the
08:20 Foreign Language Film Oscar.
08:38 Sofia Loren iconically declared him the winner, and he took it from there.
08:42 Benigni ecstatically celebrated by getting up on the seats, before hopping up to accept
08:47 the prize with a breathless speech that can only be described as legendary.
08:52 He was also awarded the trophy for Best Actor at the ceremony, and while that reaction was
08:56 slightly more subdued, it was no less spectacular.
09:00 Benigni was a euphoric man on cloud nine at these Oscars, and it was impossible not to
09:06 share in his jubilation.
09:08 Number 2.
09:09 Beyoncé, 31st MTV Video Music Awards.
09:13 The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is a special honor given at the VMAs to artists
09:19 who've had a substantial impact on the music industry.
09:22 While the recipient is known in advance, it was still tremendous watching Beyoncé receive
09:27 it.
09:37 First she tore the house down with an amazing 16-minute medley performance.
09:42 She was then presented the trophy by her husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy.
09:51 Queen Bey was beyond moved, and you could tell she was proud to have her family by her
09:55 side.
09:56 The crowd's thunderous cheers only amplified the moment, as she went on to express her
10:01 utter gratitude and love.
10:15 It was a fairly short segment, but in terms of emotional potency, it's one that keeps
10:20 on giving.
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10:37 Number 1.
10:38 Betty White, 41st People's Choice Awards.
10:42 When we think of words to describe the late great Betty White, iconic instantly springs
10:47 to mind.
10:48 "Hello God, it's me, Rose Nylund.
10:51 I'm sorry to be getting in touch so late tonight.
10:54 I hope I didn't wake you.
10:56 Oh God.
10:57 One at a time, Blanche."
11:01 So it's only fitting that she won the award for Favorite TV Icon at the 2015 People's
11:06 Choice Awards.
11:08 The legendary actress and comedian stole the evening, and our hearts, with her heartwarming
11:14 reaction.
11:15 "And the People's Choice for Favorite TV Icon is…
11:20 Betty White."
11:23 She was astonished and sentimental, which made us want to give her a huge hug.
11:28 And the delight on her face was just about the sweetest thing we'd ever seen.
11:32 "I cannot, cannot possibly say thank you, or can you imagine the People's Choice at
11:42 93?
11:43 I mean, I can beat you."
11:46 The standing ovation spoke for itself, and her vibrant and sincere speech was just the
11:51 cherry on top.
11:52 White may be gone, but she'll forever be one of the most beloved stars of all time.
11:57 And this moment perfectly encapsulates why.
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