Normally one of Hollywood's biggest annual events, this year's ceremony went forward with no red carpet, broadcast or livestream after longtime partner NBC dropped the program.

The night's biggest winners were tweeted out instead, after show organizers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, came under fire last year for questionable ethics policies and lack of racial diversity.

Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" remake took home the prize for best musical or comedy film, as well as the category's "Best Actress" trophy for star Rachel Zegler.

Other top acting honors went to Will Smith for playing Serena and Venus Williams' father in "King Richard," and Andrew Garfield for his portrayal of playwright Jonathan Larson in "Tick Tick Boom."

Nicole Kidman took home a trophy for her role as Lucille Ball in "Being the Ricardos," while "Pose" star MJ Rodriguez became the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe.

In response to all the controversy, the HFPA added six Black members to its organization back in October.

It's also banned gifts and favors, and implemented diversity and sexual harassment training.

But the ceremony's significance has still been dimmed.

Winning a Golden Globe used to be a good predictor for the Oscars, the film industry's most prestigious event.

This time around awards watchers will likely follow other ceremonies like the Screen Actors Guild Awards, ahead of the Oscars on March 27.