Phoebe Waller-Bridge gives an *absolutely perfect* Obama shoutout after 'Fleabag' win

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge gives an *absolutely perfect* Obama shoutout after 'Fleabag' win

It might be over forever, but Fleabag's reign continues with a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

Writer and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge accepted the award by thanking BBC and Amazon — plus one more big name.

"Personally I'd like to also thank Obama for putting us on his list," she said, referring to the President's list of his favorite films and TV shows of 2019. "As some of you may know he's always been on mine," she finished with a grin.

"If you don't get that joke, please watch Season 1 of Fleabag really really quickly!" she added.

In Fleabag's first season, the main character's boyfriend dumps her after catching her masturbating to an online video of Barack Obama speaking. It's nice when things come full circle!

Waller-Bridge won earlier in the night for her performance as the show's tortured antiheroine, and Andrew Scott was nominated for stealing our hearts his turn as the indelible Hot Priest. This was Fleabag's first time at the Golden Globes.

For a full list of 2020 Golden Globe winners, click here.

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