by Anton Johan
The annual Golden Globes awards, which recognise excellence in filmmaking in
Hollywood and beyond, have become a highly popular novelty betting event in
recent years, mostly thanks to the advent of safe and easy online betting sites.
With the 2012 Golden Globes awards scheduled for Sunday, January 15 at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, internet betting sites -
including top-rated Irish site Paddy Power - are doing a brisk trade in Golden
Globes betting, as fans pick their favourites to win from a multitude of
categories.
Many people have said about this year's Golden Globes that they have not envied
the judging panel (the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association),
who must certainly have had their work cut out for them trying to pick out
winners from such an unusually high quality crop of films and movie personnel.
Ricky Gervais to Host Golden Globes for Third Year
But while the nominees will no doubt sit white-knuckled and super serious
throughout the live telecast as they wait to see if they are chosen winner or a
left out loser, light relief will no doubt be in abundance throughout the glitzy
and glamorous event due to the welcome return of controversial host, British
satirist Ricky Gervais.
Renowned for poking fun at celebrities and Hollywood in general, this will be
the third time that Gervais hosts the Golden Globes. This will delight of
viewers who love watching him skewer all and asunder with his sharp and cutting
jibes and quips, and scare the pants off those who are at risk of being
skewered.
In fact, one of the most popular Golden Globes betting lines at Paddy Power is
Ricky Gervais' 1st Celeb Insult, which includes such stars and couples as
Russell Brand and Katy Perry, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Justin
Bieber, Steven Spielberg, Guy Ritchie, David and Victoria Beckham, and many
more.
2012 Golden Globes Odds at Paddy Power
Ricky Gervais' 1st Celeb Insult
Russell Brand & Katy Perry 5/1
Madonna 11/2
Tom Cruise 6/1
Robert Downey Jr 6/1
Jude Law 7/1
Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore 10/1
Guy Ritchie 12/1
Daniel Craig 12/1
Martin Freeman 14/1
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie 14/1
Charlie Sheen 14/1
Justin Bieber 14/1
Carla Bruni 20/1
Steven Spielberg 20/1
Lindsay Lohan 20/1
George Clooney 20/1
Michael Fassbender 20/1
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart 20/1
Jay Z & Beyonce 25/1
Steve Buscemi 25/1
David & Victoria Beckham 25/1
Best Picture Drama Odds
The Descendants 8/15
Hugo 11/4
War Horse 9/2
The Help 14/1
The Ides Of March 20/1
Moneyball 20/1
Best Director Odds
Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) 4/9
Alexander Payne (The Descendants) 3/1
Martin Scorcese (Hugo) 4/1
Woody Allen (Midnight In Paris) 20/1
George Clooney (The Ides Of March) 25/1
Best Actor Drama Odds
George Clooney (The Descendants) 4/9
Brad Pitt (Moneyball) 4/1
Leonardo Di Caprio (J Edgar) 9/2
Michael Fassbender (Shame) 8/1
Ryan Gosling (The Ides Of March) 12/1
Best Actress Drama Odds
Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady) 2/5
Viola Davis (The Help) 5/2
Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) 11/2
Tilda Swinton (We Need To Talk About Kevin) 12/1
Rooney Mara (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) 12/1
Best Picture Comedy/Musical Odds
The Artist 1/8
Midnight In Paris 7/1
My Week With Marilyn 8/1
Bridesmaids 20/1
50/50 28/1
Best Actor Comedy/Musical Odds
Jean Dujardin (The Artist) 1/10
Ryan Gosling (Crazy, Stupid, Love) 7/1
Brendan Gleeson (The Guard) 14/1
Owen Wilson (Midnight In Paris) 14/1
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (50/50) 16/1
Best Actress Comedy/Musical Odds
Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn) 1/6
Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) 11/2
Charlize Theron (Young Adult) 8/1
Jodie Foster (Carnage) 12/1
Kate Winslet (Carnage) 16/1
