hosting the golden globes for year number three, this time to the relief of censors less -- >> george pennacchio the scorecard. >> the desendents. >> reporter: "the descendents" a story about a family in pain walked away with the prize with the star, george clooney named the best actor. >> i'm a big believer in film. that's what i do for a living and i really enjoy it. so the acknowledgement is unbelievably nice and unbelievably complimentary. but it's just more encouraging to keep doing what i've been trying to do. >> reporter: drama's top actress went to meryl streep for "the iron lady." it's your eighth golden globe in a career with a wide variety of roles. >> it's a story that's interesting. it doesn't matter if it's a waitress or a queen. i'm not discriminating that way. happy to play interesting people who have challenges in one way or another. i'm really grateful to just keep working. >> reporter: now for the top comedy category. >> "the artist." >> reporter: "the artist" includes best motion picture, comedy and musical. best score. and jean dujardin. backstage, he spoke french. >> there

in pasadena, george pennacchio, abc news. >> and happy new year, rob.

kabc's george pennacchio has the story. >> reporter: has this been the best year of your life?ly. absolutely. by far. >>j.r. and karina! >> rep >> reporter: j.r. martinez won the trophy and a legion of fans on this past season of "dancing with the stars." it was a three-month whirlwind of nonstop challenges. if he could give the experience a number it would definitely be a 10. >> you don't realize the power of it and what it can do for you until you're in it. and then until it's done. and it's been an amazing experience. it's transformed my life to allow when people say, j.r. martinez, people know who you're talking about. >> reporter: more people will discover j.r. on monday. he serves as the grand marshal of the 123rd tournament of roses parade. he calls it an amazing opportunity filled with joy. he especially loves this year's theme -- just imagine. because he needed to imagine things could change, after he was badly injured in the landmine explosion serving our country in iraq. >> i really do have a purpose. i do have a lot of weight that i'm carrying on my shoulders. i'm b