British actor Stephen Graham won his first ever Golden Globe for Netflix’s Adolescence, telling his wife ‘you saved my life’ in an emotional acceptance speech at the ceremony
British acting legend Stephen Graham OBE has bagged his first ever Golden Globe award.
After a career filled with hard-hitting performances, the Kirkby-born star scooped up his inaugural gong for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his leading role in the Netflix smash-hit Adolescence.
The Netflix limited series is currently enjoying a victory lap of Hollywood on Monday night, with the British-produced programme written by Graham, who also starred in the show.
The Line of Duty actor appeared genuinely shocked as he was presented with the award in the ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles.
The audience erupted as the actor, writer and show creator quickly composed himself, praising his fellow nominees and acknowledging the cast and crew who helped make Adolescence one of Netflix’s biggest British successes, reports the Daily Star.
However, it was Graham’s heartfelt tribute to his family that truly silenced the room.
Turning to his wife, he simply said: “You saved my life.”
Then, addressing his children, he added: “To my two beautiful kids, Grace and Alfie – I love you to the moon and back forever.”
Despite the monumental win, Graham later quipped that his children weren’t particularly impressed by the shiny new trophy.
It turns out they were far more thrilled by something else entirely: their father’s encounter with Snoop Dogg.
Chatting backstage with Associated Press, the typically composed actor confessed he was utterly starstruck following his run-in with the hip-hop legend.
“He shook my hand, and he looked me right in the eyes – couldn’t see his eyes because he had his glasses on – and said, ‘You’re a mother***** gangster,’*” Graham said. “My life is complete.”
Thus far, Adolescence has swept the board for the Brits.
Erin Doherty secured Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, whilst teenage phenomenon Owen Cooper made history earlier in the evening by becoming the youngest ever Golden Globe winner. Adolescence also claimed the gong for Best Limited Series.
