At the 66th Golden Globe Awards held on January 11, 2009, David Duchovny attended the ceremony and presented an award, offering fans a welcome sight of the actor out and about following the events of the previous year. Although he did not win in his category — Best Actor in a Drama Series — his presence on the night was celebrated warmly by supporters.
David Duchovny at the 2009 Golden Globes
Duchovny had won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Series in 2007 for his role as Hank Moody in Californication, and was nominated again in the drama category in 2009. On this occasion, Alec Baldwin took home the award for 30 Rock, but Duchovny's presence as a presenter added star power to the evening's proceedings.
A video clip from the ceremony captured Duchovny in the backstage and red carpet moments, showing him relaxed, stylishly dressed, and engaging with press and colleagues. The clip was eagerly shared by fans who had been delighted to see him active and visibly well following his treatment in 2008.
Continued Recognition
The Golden Globe nominations for both Californication and his X-Files work demonstrated the breadth of Duchovny's talent — a rare actor equally comfortable in drama, dark comedy, and thriller genres.