Julia Garner Call Out Jason Bateman at 2024 Golden Globes Awards

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While presenting the award for Best Supporting Actress on TV, Julia and fellow presenter Jonathan Bailey, a Golden Globes first-time attendee, were having a lighthearted chat. When Jonathan, wide-eyed with excitement, asked for tips for his first award show, Julia's mischievous smile hinted at what was coming next. 

With a cheeky pause for dramatic effect, she dropped the ultimate on-air bombshell: "Do not listen to Jason Bateman! Shhh!!!" she exclaimed while making eye contact with Jason as he sat in the crowd. "Unless it's on a podcast." Mic drop. Audience erupts. Cue Twitter meltdown. In one hilarious quip, Julia not only cracked up the room but also made speculative headlines. It was undoubtedly a hilarious shade-throwing moment that stole the show at the Golden Globes.

Given how Julia and Jason's time on the Netflix drama, Ozark came to an end in early 2022, seeing the two interact ahead of her handing The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki her Golden Globe had Ozark fans completely in stitches on social media. One person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, "STOPPP JULIA GARNER AND JASON BATEMAN TALKING AHHHH.”  and another fan screamed on the platform writing "Jason Bateman and Julia Garner 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.”

"The only truly funny joke so far was Julia Garner saying, “Don’t listen to Jason Bateman, except in a podcast," a different viewer stated, referencing folks' distaste for host Jo Koy's comments throughout the televised broadcast.

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But, many of us were more happy to see Julia’s on-air quip about Jason didn’t affect their longtime friendship at all, as the two eventually reunited later on at the Golden Globes. They even posed the sweet behind-the-scenes photos together from the award ceremony. This clearly shows how strong their friendship is. They both have mutual respect and understanding of how to treat each other. 

When asked Jason how the two felt about each other, he spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in August 2020 about how much he likes Julia’s acting abilities, he said, "Julia has an innate vulnerability to her that runs as a really interesting juxtaposition to her ferocity," adding "She’s as sweet as she is sour, as much of a beauty as she is a beast, and her ability to toggle between those polarities... the [Ozark] writers write to that."

As Julia Garner's career continues to flourish and their paths potentially cross again, it’ll be interesting to see if their off-screen interactions might offer further clues about their cherished friendship.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. What is Julia Garner wearing at the Golden Globes?

Julia Garner arrived on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet wearing a floor-length silver sequin dress with a plunging neckline and high waist from Gucci. She paired her look with silver platform-heeled sandals from Santoni.

Q. What does Jason Bateman think of Julia Garner?

As per the recent reports, Jason Bateman has publicly expressed immense respect and admiration for Julia Garner's talent and work ethic.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2020 Jason talked about how much he admires Julia’s acting abilities, He said "Julia has an innate vulnerability to her that runs as a really interesting juxtaposition to her ferocity.” "She’s as sweet as she is sour, as much of a beauty as she is a beast, and her ability to toggle between those polarities ... the [Ozark] writers write to that," he added. 

Q. Will there be season 5 of Ozark?

As of January 2024, while there has been no official announcement on Ozark Season 5, Netflix states that the fourth season would be the last season of the series. The fourth season of Ozark was split into two parts, and it excitingly ended the story of the Byrde family.

Q. Do Golden Globe winners get money?

No, Golden Globe winners don’t get a cash prize. Unlike some other award ceremonies, the Golden Globes are purely honorary recognitions. However, the actors who receive awards get several benefits as it generally tends to lead to more work, bigger roles, and an opportunity to demand bigger roles. 

Q. Who owns the Golden Globes?

As of January 2024, the Golden Globes Awards are owned by a private equity firm Eldridge Industries through its subsidiary, Dick Clark Productions (DCP). This came about after a series of controversies and scandals surrounded the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the original organizers of the awards.

Q. What is Julia Garner famous for?

Julia Garner is famous for her diverse and award-winning acting career. She is best known for playing Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). Moreover, Julia has received several awards including three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards.