Mike White

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Jennifer Coolidge's Golden Globes Speech Steals Show—Read in ... (Newsweek)

In her hilarious acceptance speech at the 80th Golden Globes, Jennifer Coolidge spoke of her recent renaissance and credited Mike White for her "new ...

"So anyway, I just want to say, Mike White, I love you to death. "This is something all of you, if you don't know Mike White, this is what you should know: He is worried about the world, he's worried about people, he's worried about friends of his that aren't doing well, he's always worried about people, you're worried about animals, and he really is one of the greatest people I've ever ... And I didn't get to say what I really wanted to say at the Emmys, which is Mike White ... I just want to say, this is a real fun night, thank you. I just —you know, it's to you, Mike White." He gives me so much excitement to be—you make people want to live longer, and I didn't. And then the Weiss brothers would keep me going because some of these would go like five different episodes, and five different sequels of American Pie. And then you get older and, oh, s***'s going to happen. "I just want to say, some of the people in this room, there were like five people that kept me going for, you know, 20 years with these little jobs. Then there were these people who would give me these cute little jobs and it would just be enough to get to the next one. "Thank you, thank you so much, wow, and thank you, Hollywood Foreign Press. It's these little jobs that kept me going, it was like five—it was like you, Ryan, and, let's see, we got—who else was there.

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Jennifer Coolidge says Mike White gave her 'hope' amid struggling ... (Geo News)

Jennifer Coolidge won an award at the Golden Globes 2023 or her role as Tanya McQuoid in Mike White's HBO show 'The White Lotus'.

He really is one of the greatest people.” “If you don’t know Mike White, this is what you should know: He is worried about the world, he’s worried about people, he’s worried about friends of his that aren’t doing well. “I had such big dreams and expectations as a younger person, but what happened is they get sort of fizzled by life.

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Mike White Rails Against Audience in 'White Lotus' Acceptance ... (Newsweek)

As he accepted a trophy for his HBO hit at the Golden Globe Awards, "White Lotus" creator and director White called out those who had passed on the project.

"So anyway, I just want to say, Mike White, I love you to death. He gives me so much excitement to be—you make people want to live longer, and I didn't. "And, Mike White, you have given me hope," she went on. And then you get older and, oh, s*** is going to happen." [second season](https://www.newsweek.com/white-lotus-season-two-suspects-murder-body-who-died-killer-1763134) being set in Italy, White started by saying that he was "drunk," telling the audience: "I was going to give this speech in Italian, but I'm too drunk, because there was no food. He then took aim at the audience, playfully pointing at the laughing attendees as he yelled: "I know you all passed!

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Golden Globes 2023: The White Lotus's Mike White admits he was ... (Daily Mail)

The writer, 52, took to the stage to accept the Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film award for his comedy drama series during Tuesday night's ...

RRR - Naatu Naatu - WINNER 'I just want to say Mike White,' she added, before getting bleeped by the censors, concluding with, 'Mike, I love you to death. Steven Spielberg - The Fabelmans - WINNER Her character in the show loved a bit of D&G too! We love the off-shoulder shape and all-over black sequin embellishment. There's a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals too for good measure. She continued: 'If you don't know Mike White, this is what you should know. I'm so glad to be here and be in the company of all of you, and Hollywood Foreign Press, thank you. 'And then you get older and, oh s**t's going to happen. But I had these giant ideas,' she said, as they cut to White wiping back tears. 'I want to thank all the actors and Jennifer, I love you. 'Thank you, thank you so much, wow and thank you Hollywood Foreign Press.

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Jennifer Coolidge Made The White Lotus Creator Mike White Cry at ... (menshealth.com)

Jennifer Coolidge delivered a hilarious, heartfelt speech at the Golden Globes after winning for playing Tanya on Mike White's drama 'The White Lotus'.

he's always worried about people. He's worried about people. "He's worried about the world. He's worried about friends of his who aren't doing well... "And you know, I thought I was going to be Queen of Monaco, even though someone else did it, but I had these giant ideas, you know, and then you get older... Coolidge reprised the character from the anthology show's first season (for which she won an Emmy), and [season two saw Tanya take a much more central role](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a42218324/the-white-lotus-season-2-ending-who-died/).

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Jennifer Coolidge Accepts Golden Globe, Thanks Mike White, Ryan ... (TV Fanatic)

Jennifer Coolidge stole the Golden Globes with her acceptance speech for best supporting actress in a limited series. Check out the full...

Coolidge said she would finish the speech she vowed to complete in September. "I've milked that to the bone," Coolidge said of American Pie. "[Mike's] worried about the world, he's worried about people, he's worried about animals," she remarked. Coolidge said that several people in the industry tried to help her career. The star recalled having "big dreams and expectations" for herself in her younger years, but they seemed to "fizzle" as she moved through life. "The hook came out at the last thing I got an award at, this giant hook," Coolidge joked in her acceptance speech.

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'White Lotus' Creator Mike White Gives Hilariously Drunk Speech ... (HuffPost)

"I was gonna give this speech in Italian but I'm too drunk because there's no food," the show creator said at the award show.

... I just want to say this has been a fun night.” “And thank you to these guys,” White continued, gesturing to the other members of the “White Lotus” team who joined him onstage. None of those people — I was never invited to one party on my hill, and now everyone’s inviting me!” So I just want to say, Mike White ... “And my neighbors are speaking to me, things like that. In a feat of liquid courage, White confessed he was drunk — but hilariously plowed ahead.

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Jennifer Coolidge's Golden Globes speech gave a glimpse into ... (Fortune)

The "White Lotus" star's Golden Globes acceptance speech gave a glimpse into the battle for survival in the cutthroat Hollywood job market.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and despondent, make sure that you prioritize taking care of yourself, and this starts by talking compassionately to yourself.” She has total clarity around what drives her, and every role is taking her one step closer to her goal. “I had such big dreams and expectations as a younger person, but what happened is they get sort of fizzled by life.

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Jennifer Coolidge Leaves 'The White Lotus' Creator Mike White in ... (Decider)

Jennifer Coolidge delivered a tearful speech about Mike White at the 80th Annual Golden Globes Awards while accepting her gold for Best Actress in a Limited ...

Coolidge told White, “You make people want to live longer — and I didn’t! Even if this is the end, you’ve changed my life in a million different ways,” she continued, explaining that her neighbors are speaking to her and inviting her to parties now that she’s held such a buzzy role. The actor delivered a tearful speech at the [80th Annual Golden Globes Awards](https://decider.com/tag/golden-globes-2023/) while accepting her gold for Best Actress in a Limited Series. He really is one of the greatest people.” “I had such big dreams and expectations as a younger person, but what happened is they get sort of fizzled by life, or whatever. [Ryan Murphy](https://decider.com/tag/ryan-murphy/), [Michael Patrick King](https://decider.com/tag/michael-patrick-king/) and [Reese Witherspoon](https://decider.com/tag/reese-witherspoon/) each a shout out.

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The White Lotus, Masterminded by Mike White '92, Wins Two ... (Wesleyan Connection)

On stage at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night, Mike White '92 gently ribbed the A-listers in attendance who'd turned down parts on The White ...

Earlier in the evening, Jennifer Coolidge sang White’s praises at length during her highlight-reel acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress (Television Limited Series/Motion Picture) for her role on The White Lotus as Tanya McQuoid. On stage at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night, Mike White ’92 gently ribbed the A-listers in attendance who’d turned down parts on The White Lotus. Cast by Meredith Tucker ’92, the second installment of the series received four 2023 Golden Globe nominations and two awards, including Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture.

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