The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honored the best in film and television at the 64th annual Golden Globes.

Stars from both the big and small screen came out for the event, which proved to be a good night for British actors.

Hugh Laurie won best TV actor-drama for his role in “House.” British actress Helen Mirren took home two awards for her royal performances, one for best actress in a mini series or made for TV movie for “Elizabeth I” and one for best actress in a movie for “The Queen.”

Sacha Baron Cohen completed the trio of British wins as he took home the award for best actor in a motion picture-comedy for his mockumentry “Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan.”

In Cohen’s hilarious acceptance speech, he eloquently thanked his co-star Kenneth Davitian for helping him stay alive during a scene in the movie in which he was sat on by a costar.

The night continued with odd acceptance speeches including Warren Beatty who gave his best, yet inaccurate “Borat” impression while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award.

Justin Timberlake was originally only a presenter on the show until he was forced to make an impromptu acceptance speech when best original song winner Prince became an apparent no-show.

Timberlake crouched down to the petite singers’ height and accepted the award on his behalf.

Injured California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger came out on crutches to present the best motion picture award which went to “Babel,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Other big movie winners included “Dreamgirls,” which took away three majors awards.

Veteran actor Eddie Murphy won best supporting actor and Jennifer Hudson took away best supporting actress for their performances in the Motown inspired musical.

Hudson, who was a former “American Idol” contestant, appeared humbled by the honor.

The film also won best motion picture musical or comedy, beating out such contenders as “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Borat.” Notable TV winners include “Ugly Betty,” which went home with the best actress in a TV series for America Ferrara, and best TV comedy. The best TV drama went to the popular medical series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

On the red carpet front, the fashion trends of the night were black or white dresses as most actresses played it safe with their wardrobe choices.

Eva Longoria and Reese Witherspoon added some color, with Longoria in a blue fitted dress and newly single Witherspoon in a bright yellow cocktail dress.

The only noteworthy fashion faux pas of the night came from Jennifer Love Hewitt who appeared to be wearing an olive green prom dress and Rinko Kikuchi, who wore a purple nightie complete with dozens of pom pom balls.

A complete list of winners and red carpet photographs are available at www.hfpa.org