News Michelle Williams's Powerful Golden Globes Speech Left People in Tears "Women, please vote in your own self-interests. It's what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them." By Kimberly Truong Kimberly Truong Kim Truong is a writer focusing on news, entertainment, and culture. She is a graduate of Fordham University. Her work has appeared on The Cut, Self, Refinery29, and BBC America. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on January 5, 2020 Pin Share Tweet Email Michelle Williams has mastered the art of speech-giving. On Sunday night, Williams won a Golden Globe for her role in Fosse-Verdon, and turned her big moment into a powerful call to action. She opened her acceptance by saying she was grateful to live in a society in which "choice exists — because as women and, girls, things can happen to our bodies that are not our choice." "I’ve tried my very best to make a life of my own making… and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without employing a women’s right to choose," she said. "To choose when to have children and with whom.” Williams, who is expecting a child with fiancé Thomas Kail, appeared to address abortion rights in the speech, and ended it with a call to action for women to vote. "Women, please vote in your own self-interests," she said. "It's what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them. Don't forget: we are the largest voting body in this country. Let's make it look more like us." Michelle Williams and Her Fiancé Thomas Kail Made Their Debut as a Couple at the Golden Globes Williams has consistently used her platform to be an advocate — during the 2019 Emmys, she gave an acceptance speech addressing equal pay. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit