'The Artist's cast couldn't beat that of 'The Help' for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture on Sunday night.
The actors, which make up the awards' largest voting bloc, also recognized Viola Davis as Outstanding Actress for her role in the film.
"Thank you for putting me in a category with so many beautiful women I know and love," she said, dedicating her award to "the down-trodden, the under-served, the underprivileged and the over-taxed, whether emotionally, physically or financially."
Though the cast of 'The Artist' missed out on the night's top honor, French actor Jean Dujardin was rewarded as an Outstanding Actor in the silent feature.
"My God, my God, my God, my God," the actor said. "It's too much. I was a very bad student. I didn't listen in class, I was always dreaming. My teachers called me, 'Jean de la Lune, Jean of the Moon,' and I realize now that I never stopped dreaming. Thank you very much, thank you for this dream."
On the television side, Jessica Lange built on her Golden Globes success with Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama for her role in 'American Horror Story'. Meanwhile, Betty White won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for the second year in a row.
"This is a terrible mistake," joked the 90-year-old White. "I don't think they can read. You can't name me without naming those other wonderful women on Hot in Cleveland. This nomination, I was thrilled of course, but the nomination belongs to the four of us... I'm not going to let them keep this, but I'll let them see it!"
Check out the complete list of the movie and television awards from the night, which gives actors a chance to honor their peers, below:
MOVIES
Cast The Help
Actor Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Actress Viola Davis, The Help
Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer, The Help
Stunt Ensemble Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
TELEVISION
Actor: Movie or Miniseries Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail
Actress: Movie or Miniseries Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Actor: Drama Series Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Actress: Drama Series Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Actor: Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Actress: Comedy Series Betty White, Hot in Cleveland
'The Artist's cast couldn't beat that of 'The Help' for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture on Sunday night.
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