I mean, really! Check out her Awards page on IMDB.com. It’s a mile long! And this is nothing new for her; she’s been winning awards since the 1990s.

Winslet has taken her clothes off in a lot of those movies, but now she’s saying no more. In an interview with Time magazine, she says, “I think I won’t do it again: a) I can’t keep getting away with it, and b) I don’t want to become ‘that actress who always gets her kit off.’” Such a way with words she has.

Winslet credits her workaholic tendencies to her upbringing, saying she comes from “a long line of real cart horses.”

“Very stoic, insides-made-of-iron people. So I can take any s*** you can fling at me. I can cope with any workload. I can deal with lack of sleep. I can multitask like you’ve no idea. But two weeks ago, I actually had a panic attack, my first one. I didn’t know what it was! … I called my sister and said, ‘I can’t breathe, and I feel like I’ve got a brick on my chest and I’m seeing funny, and it sounds like everyone’s talking to me in Hebrew.’ She said, ‘Yeah, that’s a panic attack.’”

So even though she’s an accomplished actress, good to know she’s still like the rest of us!

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The 66th Annual Golden Globes Awards

And tearful Kate Winslet was charming when she gave her speech for winning Best Actress. Here’s the rundown, with the winners marked with asterisks. And I guess I’d better see "Slumdog Millionaire" before the Oscars!

Cecil B. DeMille Award

***Steven Spielberg

Best Motion Picture – Drama

***Slumdog Millionaire
Fox Searchlight Pictures and Warner Bros.; Fox Searchlight Pictures and Warner Bros.

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures

Frost/Nixon
Imagine Entertainment, Working Title, Studio Canal; Universal Pictures

The Reader
Mirage Enterprises; The Weinstein Company

Revolutionary Road
An Evamere Entertainment BBC Films Neal Street Production; DreamWorks Pictures in Association with BBC Films and Paramount Vantage

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

***Kate Winslet – Revolutionary Road

Anne Hathaway – Rachel Getting Married

Angelina Jolie – Changeling

Meryl Streep – Doubt

Kristin Scott Thomas – I’ve Loved You So Long

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

***Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler

Leonardo DiCaprio – Revolutionary Road

Frank Langella – Frost/Nixon

Sean Penn – Milk

Brad Pitt – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

Best Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy

***Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Mediapro; The Weinstein Company

Burn After Reading
Working Title/Releasing Company; Focus Features in association with Studio Canal

Happy-Go-Lucky
Summit Entertainment, Film4, Ingenious Film Partners, Miramax Films; Miramax Films

In Bruges
Blueprint Pictures; Focus Features

Mamma Mia!
Relativity Media, Playtone, Littlestar; Universal Pictures

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

***Sally Hawkins – Happy-Go-Lucky

Rebecca Hall – Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Frances McDormand – Burn After Reading

Meryl Streep – Mamma Mia!

Emma Thompson – Last Chance Harvey

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy

***Colin Farrell – In Bruges

Javier Bardem – Vicky Cristina Barcelona

James Franco – Pineapple Express

Brendan Gleeson – In Bruges

Dustin Hoffman – Last Chance Harvey

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

***Kate Winslet – The Reader

Amy Adams – Doubt

Penélope Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Viola Davis – Doubt

Marisa Tomei – The Wrestler

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

***Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight

Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder

Robert Downey Jr. – Tropic Thunder

Ralph Fiennes – The Duchess

Philip Seymour Hoffman – Doubt

Best Animated Feature Film

***Wall-E
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Bolt
Walt Disney Pictures; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Kung Fu Panda
DreamWorks Animation SKG; Paramount Pictures

Best Foreign Language Film

***Waltz With Bashir (Israel)
The Country of Israel
Bridgit Folman Film Gang/Les Films D’Ici/Razor Films/Arte France/ITVS International; Sony Pictures Classics

The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
The Country of Germany
(DER BAADER MEINHOF KOMPLEX) Constantin Film Produktion GmbH; Summit Entertainment, LLC

Everlasting Moments (Sweden, Denmark)
The Country of Sweden and The Country of Denmark
(MARIA LARSSONS EVIGA ÖGONBLICK) Final Cut Productions Aps; IFC Films

Gomorrah (Italy)
The Country of Italy
(GOMORRA) Fandango; IFC Films

I’ve Loved You So Long (France)
The Country of France
(IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME) UGC YM/UGC Images/France 3 Cinema/Integral Film; Sony Pictures Classics

Best Director – Motion Picture

***Danny Boyle – Slumdog Millionaire

Stephen Daldry – The Reader

David Fincher – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

Ron Howard – Frost/Nixon

Sam Mendes – Revolutionary Road

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

***Slumdog Millionaire
Written by Simon Beaufoy

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Written by Eric Roth

Doubt
Written by John Patrick Shanley

Frost/Nixon
Written by Peter Morgan

The Reader
Written by David Hare

Best Original Score – Motion Picture

***Slumdog Millionaire
Composed by A. R. Rahman

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Composed by Alexandre Desplat

Changeling
Composed by Clint Eastwood

Defiance
Composed by James Newton Howard

Frost/Nixon
Composed by Hans Zimmer

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

***"The Wrestler" – The Wrestler
Music & Lyrics By: Bruce Springsteen

"Down To Earth" – Wall-E
Music By: Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman
Lyrics By: Peter Gabriel

"Gran Torino" – Gran Torino
Music By: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens
Lyrics By: Jamie Cullum

"I Thought I Lost You" – Bolt
Music & Lyrics By: Miley Cyrus and Jeffrey Steele

"Once In A Lifetime" – Cadillac Records
Music & Lyrics By: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarmon, Ian Dench, James Dring and Jody Street

Best Television Series – Drama

***Mad Men (AMC)
Lionsgate

Dexter (SHOWTIME)

House (FOX)
Heel and Toe Films, Shore Z Productions and Bad Hat Harry Productions in association with Universal Media Studios

In Treatment (HBO)
Sheleg, Closest To The Hole Productions and Leverage in association with HBO Entertainment

True Blood (HBO)
Your Face Goes Here Productions in association with HBO Entertainment

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Drama

***Anna Paquin – True Blood (HBO)

Sally Field – Brothers & Sisters (ABC)

Mariska Hargitay – Law & Order

January Jones – Mad Men (AMC)

Kyra Sedgwick – The Closer (TNT)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama

***Gabriel Byrne – In Treatment (HBO)

Michael C. Hall – Dexter (SHOWTIME)

Jon Hamm – Mad Men (AMC)

Hugh Laurie – House (FOX)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers – The Tudors (SHOWTIME)

Best Television Series – Musical Or Comedy

***30 Rock (NBC)
Universal Media Studios in association with Broadway Video and Little Stranger Inc.

Californication (SHOWTIME)
Showtime Presents in association with Aggressive Mediocrity, and Then…, Twilight Time Films

Entourage (HBO)
Leverage and Closest to the Hole Productions in association with HBO Entertainment

The Office (NBC)
Deedle Dee Productions/Reveille/NBC Universal Television Studio; NBC

Weeds (SHOWTIME)
Showtime/Lionsgate Television/Tilted Productions, Inc.; SHOWTIME

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy

***Tina Fey – 30 Rock (NBC)

Christina Applegate – Samantha Who? (ABC)

America Ferrera – Ugly Betty (ABC)

Debra Messing – The Starter Wife (USA)

Mary-Louise Parker – Weeds (SHOWTIME)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy

***Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock (NBC)

Steve Carell – The Office (NBC)

Kevin Connolly – Entourage (HBO)

David Duchovny – Californication (SHOWTIME)

Tony Shalhoub – Monk (USA)

Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television

***John Adams (HBO)
Playtone in association with HBO Films

A Raisin In The Sun (ABC)
Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment

Bernard And Doris (HBO)
Trigger Street Independent Productions in association with Little Bird and Chicago Films and HBO Films

Cranford (PBS)
A Co-Production of BBC and WGBH Boston.

Recount (HBO)
Spring Creek/Mirage Productions in association with Trigger Street Productions, Everyman Pictures and HBO Films

Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television

***Laura Linney – John Adams (HBO)

Judi Dench – Cranford (PBS)

Catherine Keener – An American Crime

Shirley MacLaine – Coco Chanel

Susan Sarandon – Bernard And Doris (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

***Paul Giamatti – John Adams (HBO)

Ralph Fiennes – Bernard And Doris (HBO)

Kevin Spacey – Recount (HBO)

Kiefer Sutherland – 24 (FOX)

Tom Wilkinson – Recount (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

***Laura Dern – Recount (HBO)

Eileen Atkins – Cranford (PBS)

Melissa George – In Treatment (HBO)

Rachel Griffiths – Brothers & Sisters (ABC)

Dianne Wiest – In Treatment (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

***Tom Wilkinson – John Adams (HBO

Neil Patrick Harris – How I Met Your Mother (CBS)

Denis Leary – Recount (HBO)

Jeremy Piven – Entourage (HBO)

Blair Underwood – In Treatment (HBO)

Image: Newscom; Rourke – Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT; Winslet – Peter Gonzaga_Pacific Rim Photo Press

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Maggie Gyllenhaal (pictured) noted on the red carpet that while it’s hard to talk about her friend Ledger, she feels that he’s very deserving of the award.

Presenter Demi Moore presented a brief clip of Ledger’s work in the film and afterwards, "Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan accepted Ledger’s posthumous award, doing so with "a mixture of sadness and incredible pride."

Rather than dwelling on the gap left by Ledger’s death, Nolan said he preferred to concentrate on "the incredible place in the history of world cinema he built for himself."

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Also emotional was Sally Hawkins, named Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role as a North London schoolteacher in "Happy-Go-Lucky." As Hawkins choked up on stage, Emma Thompson offered her support from the audience. Thompson, Meryl Streep, and Frances McDormand were also nominated in the category.

The Jonas Brothers presented the Best Animated Feature category, won by "Wall*E." Excellent news on that front. Loved that movie.

Jennifer Lopez kicked off the show by presenting the night’s first award. "Hello! Mama talking! Mama talking!" she said, trying to quiet the crowd so she could read the nominees’ names. She then announced the first winner, Kate Winslet, as Best Supporting Actress for "The Reader." Clutching her trophy and unwrapping a sheet of paper, Winslet apologized for her long speech, saying, "I have a habit of not winning."

She also apologized to her husband, "Revolutionary Road" director Sam Mendes, noting, "I’m sorry I was so mental at the end."

Bruce Springsteen won for Best Song from "The Wrestler," laughing that "this is the only time I’ll be in competition with Clint Eastwood. It felt pretty good too."

Anna Pacquin won for her role as Sookie Stackhouse in HBO’s "True Blood" (yay!), while Gabriel Byrne won as Best Actor for his starring role on the same network’s "In Therapy."

Check back later for more on the Golden Globes!

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Drew Barrymore (pictured) was hand-in-hand with Jessica Lange. They play mother-daughter in an upcoming film, "Grey Gardens." Drew looked so glamorous with her blonde hair and buff bod. She seems like she really has it together these days!

Miley Cyrus talked about getting her mom’s hand-me-down Porsche, but her dad really wants her to get an old Corvette. Also, she didn’t really say much to the Jonas Brothers when they walked by, but Billy Ray talked to them. Oh, and Billy Ray managed to step on her dress at one point. Come on, dad.

America Ferrera talked about the relaxed atmosphere of the Globes, because people are sitting at tables sipping champagne and talking amongst themselves.

Eva Mendes and Kyra Sedgwick ended up talking to Ryan Seacrest together. Kyra said she felt like a third wheel because there was a little something going on between Ryan and Eva. Hmmm…

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio joked that they "hate each other"! I’m sure they’re just plain sick of talking about their friendship in interview after interview for their movie, "Revolutionary Road." But then they really did gush about each other, so all is good.

Anne Hathaway wore a brilliant, sparkly royal-blue dress. Just lovely. Just saw her movie with Kate Hudson, "Bride Wars," and thought it was very cute.

Sandra Bullock is presenting, and it’s so nice to see her, because I haven’t seen her in any movies lately. She has one coming up, though: "All About Steve," in theaters March 6, 2009.

Oh dear … uh, is it just me or did Robert Downey, Jr. seem stoned? I hope not! I would hate to see him go down that road again …

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According to a press release from The Hollywood Foreign Press Association Board of Directors, “The vibrant artwork features the world’s most famous golden orb flanked by parallel rows of palm trees that give a sense of the iconic Los Angeles setting for the event recognized worldwide as ‘The Party of the Year.’”

The poster was created by Los Angeles artist Colin McGreal in association with Famous Frames. And the 1300 guests attending the ceremony get one “suitable for framing.” At first I thought, that’s cheap. The least they could do was frame it. But that’s be a lot of frames, and I supposed it could get pretty pricey.

The 66th Annual Golden Globes will take place Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at the Beverly Hilton, with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 p.m. EST. Visit the official Golden Globes site here.

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He’s got some pretty good competition, including Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt,” but I’m betting that Ledger will win that award. We’ll know on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, when the 66th Annual Golden Globes Awards will air on NBC at 8 p.m., live from The Beverly Hilton.

After the jump, read the full list of nominations in the movie categories, along with my thoughts and predictions. What are your thoughts? Any major snubs? Let me know in the comments section below! 

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BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Jane’s Thoughts: Really? “The Dark Knight” isn’t in here? I’m bummed! And yes, it belongs in this category!
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
The Reader
Revolutionary Road – Jane’s Pick
Slumdog Millionaire

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Jane’s Thoughts: Tough call, but I’ll have to go with Meryl Streep or possibly Kate Winslet.
Anne Hathaway – Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie – Changeling
Meryl Streep – Doubt – Jane’s Pick
Kristin Scott Thomas – I’ve Loved You So Long
Kate Winslet – Revolutionary Road

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Jane’s Thoughts: Another tough one, because they’re all great. I’ll have to go with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio – Revolutionary Road – Jane’s Pick
Frank Langella – Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn – Milk
Brad Pitt – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Jane’s Thoughts: Mamma Mia!, hands down!
Burn After Reading
Happy-Go-Lucky
In Bruges
Mamma Mia! – Jane’s Pick
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Jane’s Thoughts: I’m liking Frances McDormand, even though I didn’t think much of “Burn After Reading” as a movie.
Rebecca Hall – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Sally Hawkins – Happy-Go-Lucky
Frances McDormand – Burn After Reading – Jane’s Pick
Meryl Streep – Mamma Mia!
Emma Thompson – Last Chance Harvey

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Jane’s Thoughts: I’m going with James Franco, even though Dustin Hoffman will probably win it.
Javier Bardem – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Colin Farrell – In Bruges
James Franco – Pineapple Express – Jane’s Pick
Brendan Gleeson – In Bruges
Dustin Hoffman – Last Chance Harvey

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Jane’s Thoughts: WALL*E, all the way!
Bolt
Kung Fu Panda
WALL•E – Jane’s Pick

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Jane’s Thoughts: I like “I’ve Loved You So Long.”
The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden/Denmark)
Gomorrah (Italy)
I’ve Loved You So Long (France)
Waltz with Bashir (Israel)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: Amy Adams, because this was a departure for her.
Amy Adams – Doubt – Jane’s Pick
Penelope Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Viola Davis – Doubt
Marisa Tomei – The Wrestler
Kate Winslet – The Reader

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: All great actors, but I’ll be majorly shocked if Heath Ledger doesn’t get it.
Tom Cruise – Tropic Thunder
Robert Downey Jr. – Tropic Thunder
Ralph Fiennes – The Duchess
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Doubt
Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight – Jane’s Pick

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: Sam Mendes, because he really dug deep with “Revolutionary Road.”
Danny Boyle – Slumdog Millionaire
Stephen Daldry – The Reader
David Fincher – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Ron Howard – Frost/Nixon
Sam Mendes – Revolutionary Road – Jane’s Pick

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: I pick “Doubt,” because the writing was superb.
Simon Beaufoy – Slumdog Millionaire
David Hare – The Reader
Peter Morgan – Frost/Nixon
Eric Roth – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
John Patrick Shanley – Doubt – Jane’s Pick

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: Clint Eastwood, because his movie scores are always spot on and just make you weep.
Alexandre Desplate – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Clint Eastwood – Changeling – Jane’s Pick
James Newton Howard – Defiance
A.R. Rahman – Slumdog Millionaire
Hans Zimmer – Frost/Nixon

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
Jane’s Thoughts: “Down to Earth,” a beautiful song in a surprisingly heartfelt kids’ movie, but I think “Once in a Lifetime” from “Cadillac Records” will win.
“Down to Earth” – WALL•E – Jane’s Pick
Music by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics by: Peter Gabriel
“Gran Torino” – Gran Torino
Music by: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
Lyrics by: Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
“I Thought I Lost You” – Bolt
Music & Lyrics by: Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
“Once in a Lifetime” – Cadillac Records
“The Wrestler” – The Wrestler

For the full list of nominations, go here.

Image: “The Dark Knight,” Warner Bros., 2008

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Ok, I don’t think of the Iraq war as particularly hilarious, but apparently, Lionsgate does. It’s pushing “W.” in the comedy/musical category at this year’s Golden Globes.

It’s not the first for weird movie categories. Others include “The Mask of Zorro,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “The Squid and the Whale.” Yeah, all those were laugh-out-loud funny, weren’t they?

The deadline for entries was a few days ago, and I haven’t heard whether the Hollywood Foreign Press Association went for it. Gee, I wonder how Oliver Stone will defend the category. He’s been doing back-flips trying to convince everyone it’s a serious movie.

Image: W., Lionsgate, 2008

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With a waiver from the Writers Guild of America, this may be the big event this awards season. Especially after the less than exciting Golden Globes earlier this month.

Not counting the Critics Choice Awards, this will be the first non-picketed awards show this season.

Although rain of biblical proportions is expected to fall on Los Angeles tomorrow, the red carpet is still in full swing, giving not only the stars a chance to shine, but also the stylists, publicists, designers, red carpet hosts, and everyone else connected with the gala.

So if you’re the least bit star-struck by this sort of thing — as I am! — be sure to tune in. It may be your only chance.

Presenters include Tom Cruise (his first as a SAG presenter), Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Ruby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Denzel Washington, Vanessa Williams, Chandra Wilson, and SAG President Alan Rosenberg.

Burt Reynolds will present SAG’s 44th Life Achievement Award and Denis Leary will introduce a tribute to Charles Durning.

Check out the full list of nominees.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Screen Actors Guild and the 14th year of its SAG Awards.

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