The Golden Globes became a stage for some of Hollywood's biggest stars to rally support for freedom of expression after the deadly attack on a satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo .
George Clooney, receiving a lifetime achievement award and sporting a lapel pin declaring "Je suis Charlie," noted the "extraordinary day" in Paris and around the world as millions of people and world leaders marched to pay tribute to victims of Islamist militant attacks.
"They marched in support of the idea that we will not walk in fear," said Clooney
Helen Mirren wore a pen on her red gown and Jared Leto spoke in French to show solidarity with the cartoonists shot dead at the weekly last week.
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"As international journalists we also understand the importance of freedom of artistic expression," said Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Theo Kingma.
"Together we will stand united against anyone who would repress free speech anywhere from North Korea to Paris," he added, bringing the star-studded room to a standing ovation.
Birdman , Boyhood win awards
Boyhood won best director for Richard Linklater, who made cinematic history by making a film over 12 years with the same actors.
Patricia Arquette won best supporting actress as the compassionate mother of the boy in the coming-of-age tale.
A film that satirises show business, Birdman , picked up best screenplay and led all nominees with seven nods.
