Golden Globes 2020: Fans cheer Phoebe-Waller Bridge on 'Fleabag' win, say her speech is funnier than Ricky Gervais'

Phoebe Waller-Bridge clinched the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy) for 'Fleabag'
Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Getty Images)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Getty Images)

The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards, which celebrates standout performances in film and TV, has officially kicked off the year's award season. At the star-studded event, Phoebe Waller-Bridge clinched the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy) for 'Fleabag'.

The critically-acclaimed TV show won many hearts and fans are on cloud nine to see their favorite star winning the well-deserved award. "Phoebe Waller-Bridge winning best TV series actress in comedy is a no brainer. She is a great actress, writer and Fleabag is a masterpiece of TV #goldenglobes2020," one tweet read. 

Another user wrote, "You're the best Phoebe Waller-Bridge (glancing knowingly at the camera) @fleabag is incredible. Congratulations. #goldenglobes2020!" One fan even went on to say how he wouldn't be so happy if he were to win an award. "I don’t think I’d be this happy if I’d won an award myself. I’m soooo proud of Phoebe  #goldenglobes2020."

Phoebe Waller-Bridge accepts the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for 'Fleabag' onstage during the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)

"Phoebe Waller-Bridge is what us British call a 'textbook inbred', you don't get to look like that without centuries of cousin f***ing #GoldenGlobes," one viewer posted and another fan pointed out how she was giving major envy to Hollywood stars. "Is it me or does Hollywood look slightly annoyed at Phoebe Walker Bridge #goldenglobes2020," the tweet read. 

Some even complimented her speech. "Phoebe Waller Bridge, funnier in her acceptance speech than Gervais has been all night #goldenglobes2020," one tweet read.

"Phoebe Waller-Bridge for a perfect show. #Fleabag I appreciate her shouting out Andrew Scott. #goldenglobes2020," one fan said and another posted, "Tempted to go to sleep now on the off chance I wake up in the morning and discover I’m Phoebe Waller-Bridge now #GoldenGlobes2020 #obsessed."

One fan said, "Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Parasite just won Golden Globes. I'm almost ready to forgive the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for nominating The Tourist. #goldenglobes2020."

Waller-Bridge created, wrote, and starred in the BBC comedy-drama series and has previously received the British Academy Television Award as well as three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Comedy Series.

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