Elton John’s ecstatic reaction to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ Golden Globes win has gone viral

nme.com:

Sir Elton John’s reaction to Challengers composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning a Golden Globe has gone viral.The legendary singer-songwriter attended the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony last night (January 5) in LA, and presented the award for Best Original Score alongside fellow musician Brandi Carlile.John said the classic line “And the Golden Globe goes to…”, with Carlile opening the envelope.

Before she could finish saying Reznor and Ross’ names, John erupted in delight, screaming “YAAAY” and holding up his fists in triumph, much to the amusement of Carlile.Video footage of the reaction – from a night full of funny, interesting and heartfelt moments – has since gone viral online.Elton John’s reaction to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning Best Original Score at the #GoldenGlobes See the full winners list: https://t.co/zH8Pzwnws5pic.twitter.com/ojuRnAbwo2— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 6, 2025One X user replied to the viral post, saying: “I can only hope to have a 5th of that energy and enthusiasm when I’m his age.”Another said: “Elton John giving the legends their flowers – class act all the way.

Reznor and Ross truly deserve it.”Reznor and Ross, who also make up the rock band Nine Inch Nails, won the award for their work on the score for Challengers, Luca Guadagnino’s drama about a trio of tennis players experiencing a decades-long love triangle, starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.Challengers scored a four-star review from NME, with Matthew Turner writing: “The performances are exceptional, with off-the-scale chemistry between all three leads.

Zendaya, in particular, is a force of nature, and you feel her angry frustration at her own career path (which was cut short by injury) in every.