Russell Crowe was unable to attend the
Golden Globes in
Los Angeles due to the bushfires devastating Australia, but sent along a poignant message urging people to start taking action against climate change.Crowe received the award for best actor in a limited series or motion picture made for television for his portrayal of former
Fox News CEO Roger Ailes in Showtime's The Loudest Voice. Presenter
Jennifer Aniston announced that Crowe was in Australia protecting his family from the fires, but had shared a statement in case he won."Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change based," he said. "We need to act based on science, move our global workforce to renewable energy, and respect our planet for the unique and amazing place it is. That way we all have a future. Thank you."