The Most Memorable and Outrageous Golden Globe Moments Over the Years

While the Golden Globes are honoring greatness in film and television, ET is handing out our own distinctions.

While the Golden Globe Awards are honoring greatness in film and television, ET is highlighting the most outrageous moments to have taken place at the awards show.

Most Outrageous Moment by a Presenter: Jeremy Renner

In 2015, The Avengers star couldn't help but comment on fellow presenter, Jennifer Lopez's, cleavage while announcing Billy Bob Thornton as the winner in the category for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television.

After politely asking J. LO to open the envelope, the singer admitted that she would be the best one to break through the seal since she's "got the nails," to which Renner quipped, "You got the globes, too."

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Most Caught-Off-Guard Winner: Christine Lahti and Renee Zellweger

Both Lahti and Zellweger were in the restroom when their names were announced as winners. Lahti's snafu came in 1998, while Zellweger suffered the same embarrassment in 2001.

"It seemed like a good time!" Zellweger explained to ET. "The lights went down they said commercial. I thought, 'Hey!'"

Best Meryl Streep Shout Out: Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell

In 2013, while presenting the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, the Saturday Night Live alums jokingly mispronounced the eight-time Golden Globe winner's first name as "MARE-ee-uhl."

Best Burn: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

As hosts of the 2014 ceremony, the funny ladies poked fun at George Clooney's dating history.

"Gravity is nominated for Best Film," said Fey. "It's the story of how George Clooney would rather float away into space and die than spend one more minute with a woman his own age."

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Best Teleprompter Fail: Rob Lowe and Julianne Moore

"This is why we love this evening!" Lowe exclaimed in 2012 when a stagehand handed the actor and co-presenter, Julianne Moore with their lines after experiencing technical difficulties.

The 74th Golden Globes, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, will be telecast live on Sunday, Jan. 8, starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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