They say that when actresses grow old they go mad. Some of them don't wait that long.

Ken Leyland, Liverpool, U.K.

"Oh paleeze! Emoting on TV is about all people in Britain do these days."

Another unwanted US import like Halloween.

Frank Bowden, Bury.,

Winslet was very over the top, and I found it annoying. I don't watch award shows, but saw various clips on CNN.

Jenny, Grand Rapids, MI US

Hasn't anyone else picked up that she's nominated for a film about the holocaust? Her character in 'extras' makes a joke about getting an oscar through holocaust movies. Quel coincidence!

anna, birmingham, UK

Americans like to see happy winners. I agree she was really 'off script" but remember there was probably wine at dinner.

Victoria Taylor, Hamilton, Canada

Great to see Ms Winslet in true 'luv vie' form.

Look forward to her next performance. Perhaps a stage managed faint next time or a dedication of her fortune to the poor?

Great comedy!

Matthew, Stevenage, Uk

That's funny coming from Chris Ayers. Last year at the British Journalists Association Awards he practically broke down and wept like a baby. After what seemed like 10 minutes, he finally managed to utter "thank you" and then trailed off as his blubbed his way off stage. Take a look at Youtube!

Loz, Bristol, UK

Let's be honest here... it's not 'movie stars' who can't maintain emotional continence during those special moments - it's just a large proportion of women. We all know 'em, don't we?

Alex McGregor, Plymouth, UK

These award ceremonies are part of what the showbiz world thrives on and are how people like Kate raise their profile. However losing it emotionally just makes people turn off, how much of a shock can it be when she was nominated? so she knew that there was a chance she could win it.

Paul Moxon, Birmingham,

"...awards shows are broadcast on the same medium - and treated as news - an equivalence is created, no matter how unfair. "

Thus highlighting the role of the news consumer. But I still see my local news station discussing Britney Spears in between local weather and the latest murder...catering to?

James, Milwaukee, WI,

I agree with the article and I am unsurprised ... her acting is self conscious and hammy and there are precious few examples of her acting "with" a fellow actor as opposed to acting "at" them ...

As a talent, at best ,Kate Winslet is a popular accent for hire ..

Melissa, London, UK

"Public displays of emotion are hardly in the British DNA. " Whom are you kidding ? Remember the Diana affair ?

Hugh Croll, Easton, Connecticut, USA

Well, if that speech achieved anything I hope it took St Angelina Jolie of Hollywood down a peg or two.

Kim, Manchester,

totally agree 100%.......its a movie award...not the mother theresa award...

LYNN GILMARTIN, Ridgefield, united States

Are you kidding? Finally an actual ACTOR, a person who believes more in the art of acting than all of the ridiculous Hollywood "actors" who just care about photo ops, has been rewarded. That was as genuine of a reaction as you can get; which is apparently too much of a change for you to take.

Sarah Lafferty, Bowling Green,

I hope she doesn't win anything else, then we won't have to listen to that drivel again.

Colin, Nagoya, Japan

If you don't like awards shows, don't watch them. Kate works hard and is extraordinary at what she does and having been denied 5 Oscars, it was a momentous event. She was stunned to receive a 2nd award and she did the best she could under the circumstances. She's an actress, not an improv expert.

Jennifer , DeKalb,

"part of me wonders if Winslet was simply hamming it up"
Lol!
You think???!!!

GrahamRounce, London, UK

I think branding it as a 'global disaster' is a stretch too far. She had been trying hard for many years and finally got her reward. Her speech was a result of the relieving of her various emotions, and had nothing to do with the fact that she was in America. I did enjoy reading this article though.

Minato, Yokohama, Japan

Anyone would think that she is an Actress after this screentest - lol.

William Ford, East Grinstead, Sussex

Amazing how awful these so called actors are without a script in their hands - I have noted it time and time again as I'm sure we all have.

Victor M, Cricklewood, London

This article is spot on and funny! yes, looking at her and listening to that nonsense coming out of her mouth, you would think she has discovered a treatment for terminal cancer or something like that.It shows these actors believe the world cares about them and their Blockbusters.

Samia, London, uk

She was emotional. Two GG in a single night. That's something! But it has confirmed my impression of all Acting Award Ceremonies. If you want an award play in a drama. It doesn't matter if you were bad, the music will cover it. These awards are becoming cliche and biased.

Andreas Andreou, Cyprus,

A global disaster? It's one overwrought speech at an awards ceremony, it's not important enough to even rank as a disaster at all let alone a global one. Actors accepting awards really don't need and aren't supposed to judge the mood of America - they're not political leaders for Pete's sake!

Hol, London, UK

Could an actress have been acting at an awards ceremony? Course she was!

Ade, London,

Kate Winslet has been nominated for the Golden Globes 5 times in the past 12 years and has always walked away empty-handed.

To win 2 in one night must have been an incredible feeling for her. I'm not surprised she was so emotional, if I were in the same situation I know I would be too!

Natasha, Manchester, UK

"public displays of emotion are hardly in the British DNA"

Oh paleeze! Emoting on TV is about all people in Britain do these days.

george, london,

I particularly liked they way she apologised to all the other contenders (including "and the other one"), thus allowing her to remind everyone present of exactly who the losers were - nice one Kate!

Still not quite as bad as the X-Factor girl who looked like she was having convulsions

Homer, London,

appalling speech.

marph, London,