Film winners included Avatar for Best Picture, James Cameron for Best Director, Sandra Bullock for Best Drama Actress in The Blind Side, Jeff Bridges for Best Drama Actor in Crazy Heart, The Hangover for Best Comedy, Meryl Streep for Best Comedy Actress in Julie & Julia, Robert Downey Jr. for Best Comedy Actor in Sherlock Holmes, Mo'Nique for Best Supporting Actress in Precious, Christopher Waltz for Best Supporting Actor in Inglourious Basterds,

TV winners included Mad Men for Best Drama Series, Julianna Marguilies for Best Drama Actress in The Good Wife, Michael C. Hall for Best Drama Actor in Dexter, Glee for Best Comedy Series, Toni Collette for Best Comedy Actress in United States of Tara, Alec Baldwin for Best Comedy Actor in 30 Rock.