MONACO, 9 January 2018 — Lady Monika Bacardi extended her sincere congratulations to friend and collaborator James Franco following his Golden Globe win at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Franco was honored with the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy award for his compelling performance in The Disaster Artist, which he also directed. The film chronicles the making of cult classic The Room and showcases Franco’s remarkable range as both performer and filmmaker.
The achievement holds particular significance as Lady Monika Bacardi has worked closely with Franco on previous cinematic endeavors. The actor and director recently featured in In Dubious Battle, the John Steinbeck adaptation released in 2016.
The 75th Golden Globe Awards ceremony, held on January 7, 2018, was marked by Hollywood’s unified response to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment within the film industry. Attendees wore black in solidarity with victims and survivors, representing the broader Time’s Up and #MeToo movements that have brought attention to workplace misconduct across all industries.
Franco’s win represents recognition of his artistic evolution from actor to accomplished director, demonstrating his ability to bring complex literary and cultural stories to the screen with both sensitivity and skill.
