him. >> reporter: the night also honored norm macdonald. >> i would like to pay tribute to the best we had. >> reporter: nominee of michael k. williams. >> michael, your excellence and artistry will endured. we love you. >> reporter: the night's most powerful speeches aimed at empowered women, kate winslet. >> michaela cole. >> i dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assaults. >> it's time for you to claim your power and sing your song and tell your stories. >> joining us now tv critic at "the washington post" who