Ricky Gervais
After last year's controversial gig, the comic returned with a toned-down—just barely—routine that included some raunchy bits, some bleeped words and the absolute most untrue description of Colin Firth ever heard.
George Clooney
The hunky guy not only provided some cane-fueled humor while presenting a look at Moneyball, but he even managed to pick up the Best Actor trophy for The Descendants, too.
Johnny Depp
A good sport, the butt of Gervais' jokes last year returned to goof around himself.
Peter Dinklage
Game of Thrones' Tyrion Lannister picked up the Best Supporting nod, and quietly drew attention to the plight of a dwarf who was reportedly paralyzed after being thrown outside a pub.
The cast of Modern Family
ABC's very funny family show picked up the top series award and offered up some comic speechifying in two languages.
Octavia Spencer
Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, the actress gave a stirring and funny speech while accepting an award for her work in The Help.
Jean Dujardin
In a charming twist, the star of The Artist finished his speech with some silent pantomime.
Brad Pitt
Nobody rocks a cane like this guy. Except maybe Clooney.
Tina Fey & Jane Lynch
During their time onstage, the funny pair offered up a penis joke, which we're pretty much sure was a comment about how little we need penis jokes.
Morgan Freeman
One of the greatest actors ever picked up a lifetime achievement award during a tribute that thankfully did not neglect his taking a bubble bath in a coffin on The Electric Company.
Steven Spielberg
Though his War Horse didn't win any big nods, the director's totally fun Tintin collaboration with Peter Jackson picked up a very deserving award.
Robert Downey Jr.
Even just providing an intro is a joy when this guy is doing it.
Antonio Banderas & Salma Hayek
The supersexy duo from Puss in Boots delivered some bilingual fun with host Gervais.
Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman
Some people just look great dressed up, right?
Idris Elba
The former star of The Wire needs no reason to appear on our televisions, but we were glad to see him get recognized for his terrific acting on Luther.
Gerard Butler & Mila Kunis
Sure, they just presented, but dang they are nice looking people.
Ewan McGregor
The actor got some kind words from his Beginners costar, Christopher Plummer.
Mark Wahlberg & Jessica Biel
The actress and the Contraband star made for one handsome set of presenters.
Meryl Streep
The Iron Lady lady gave a funny, rambling speech that finally got her played off.
The cast of Homeland
In a big surprise (to us, anyway), the Showtime series picked up the top TV drama award.
Laura Dern
She won! The actress picked up the nod for her HBO series Enlightened.
Ashton Kutcher & Elle McPherson
We give props to Kutcher for being in the same room as Gervais' barbed wit, which somehow managed to leave him alone.
Julian Fellowes and the cast of Downton Abbey
So great to see that this richly dramatic (and funny) British series picked up the miniseries award.
Michelle Williams
In a very sweet speech, the actress spoke of the inspiration she got from her daughter while making My Week With Marilyn.