Amanda Seyfried had a visible reaction when Rose Byrne won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy on Sunday. Cameras captured Seyfried, 40, initially wincing as she clapped for Byrne, 46, before smiling and standing up.
Social media users quickly noted Seyfried’s expression, with one posting, “No one talking about amanda seyfrieds face when Rose Byrne won instead of her??” Others debated whether Kate Hudson, 46, also nominated in the category, appeared more visibly disappointed. Some also joked about Cynthia Erivo’s absence, as a still image of her Wicked character, Elphaba, was shown instead, calling it “shady.”
Seyfried, nominated for both The Testament of Ann Lee and Long Bright River, lost twice that evening. She humorously predicted the outcome earlier, telling Entertainment Tonight, “It is unprecedented to lose twice in one night because that’s what I’m looking for.” One viewer pointed out she even began clapping before Michelle Williams was announced as the winner in the Best Actress — Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television category.
Despite the losses, Seyfried expressed gratitude for her busy career, calling herself “lucky.” She attended the ceremony in custom Versace, styling her hair in an “old Hollywood low bun.” A previous Golden Globe winner for The Dropout (2023), she missed that year’s ceremony due to filming commitments.
In her acceptance speech, Byrne explained her partner, Bobby Cannavale, skipped the event to attend a reptile expo in New Jersey, where they plan to adopt a bearded dragon. She brought her brother George as her date instead. The category also included nominees Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Kate Hudson, and Chase Infiniti.