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Marilyn Monroe was nominated once for a Golden Globe in 1956 (Bus Stop), and more than fifty years later Michelle Williams shares with the late actress an honor Marilyn herself had never received.

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While the My Week With Marilyn star dedicated her award to daughter Matilda on stage, the 31-yr-old actress gave thanks and dutifully split the credit with Monroe who she says joined her on Globes night in spirit.

"I kind of share everything with [Marilyn] at this point," said Michelle backstage shortly after accepting her trophy. "Her dearest desire was to be taken seriously as an actress and I hope that maybe through our movie you get to see what a heavyweight she was."

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Watch the video for more from Michelle backstage plus the Downton Abbey cast, the girls of Modern Family, Meryl Streep and all the big winners fresh from the stage.