Russell Crowe, Phoebe Waller-Bridge win Golden Globes for TV

Russell Crowe won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Fox News Channel architect Roger Ailes in “ Loudest Voice,” drawing Australia’s disastrous fires into Sunday's ceremony from thousands of miles away. Crowe was kept from attending because “he’s protecting his family from devastating bush fires,” said presenter Jennifer Aniston, who n read a statement Crowe provided in case he won award for best actor in a limited TV series or movie.

“Make mistake, trdy unfolding in Australia is climate-change based,” Crowe said in part, calling “for respect for our planet for amazing place it is. That way, we all have a future.” “Fleabag,” which dominated September's Emmy Awards, was houred as best comedy series and its star-creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge claimed best actress award.

She credited her co-star, Andrew Scott aka show’s “Hot Priest,” for ir much-lauded chemistry in series. Scott would have chemistry with “a pebble,” Waller-Bridge said. Despite high praise, Scott didn't convert his mination into a supporting actor trophy. Ramy Youssef won best actor trophy for a musical or comedy for “Ramy,” a show about an Arab Muslim family in New Jersey.

“I kw you guys haven’t seen my show,” he self-deprecatingly told celebrity-packed ballroom, adding, “This means a lot to be recognized on this level.” “Cherbyl,” a dramatization of Russian nuclear disaster, was houred as best limited series, with cast member Stellan Skarsgard named actor in a supporting role in a series, limited series or TV movie. “Succession,” about a media empire beset by family infighting, won best drama series award. Brian Cox, who stars as patriarch, was houred as best actor. “I want to apologize to my fellow minees for winning this. I'm sorry. ... I never thought he would ever happen to me,” Cox said.