In the highly anticipated, star-studded event, the 81st Golden Globes made headlines as the glittering crowning moment of excellence in film and television.
This grand award night — held on a Sunday evening—was more than just an evening; it stood as a significant milestone, spotlighting triumphs, surprises, and heartfelt acknowledgements, marking a historic wave for several productions and the luminaries who brought their stories to life. As the night unfolded, promising a whirlwind of victories and joyous cheers, the 2024 Golden Globes didn’t just honour greatness; it honoured the essence of storytelling prowess while embracing diversity in the ever-evolving landscapes of entertainment.
Leading the charge was the electrifying drama series “Succession,” marking its name in history by claiming a record-equalling victory in the Best Drama category, a feat previously achieved only by iconic shows like “Mad Men” and “The X-Files.” This exceptional series delivered an outstanding performance, securing prestigious awards for three of its esteemed actors—Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and Matthew Macfadyen—for their exceptional portrayals within the gripping Murdoch-esque storyline.
Alongside this, “The Bear”, chronicling the struggles of a Chicago restaurant, clinched three awards including the coveted titles of best comedy series and the top honours for leading actor and actress in a musical or comedy, presented to Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri.
“Oppenheimer” emerged as a towering force, commanding attention and reaping the rewards of its outstanding storytelling, earning top honours with five total wins, including the prestigious Best Motion Picture Drama accolade. This stellar win was accompanied by individual victories of Cillian Murphy, Robery Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan.
However, surprises emerged as other favourites faced unexpected results. While “Oppenheimer” soared, other heavy-hitting contenders like “Barbie” experienced a more subdued presence despite strong nominations.
Below is the complete list of winners in each category.
Best Motion Picture, Drama
“Oppenheimer”
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
“Poor Things”
Best Motion Picture, Animated
“The Boy and the Heron”
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
“Barbie”
Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language
“Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Best Director, Motion Picture
Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“What Was I Made For?,” from “Barbie”
Best Television Series, Drama
“Succession”
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
“The Bear”
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture made for Television
“Beef”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
Sarah Snook, “Succession”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Movie
Ali Wong, “Beef”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Steven Yeun, “Beef”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role
Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role
Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
Ricky Gervais, “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon”
Amidst the dazzling glamour and jubilant applause, several records were broken and historic milestones were established. Below are 5 notable records shattered during the 2024 Golden Globes:
- “Oppenheimer” joined 12 other films that have won 5 or more Golden Globes in one night after winning 5 Globes in 2024 (with “La La Land maintaining its record of the most wins ever: 7 awards).
- Lily Gladstone (“Killers Of The Flower Moon”) became the first indigenous actress to win in the Best Drama Actress category.
- Ali Wong (“Beef”) became the first actress of Asian descent to win in the Best Limited Series Actress category.
- “Succession” equalled the record for most wins in the Best Drama Series category, which had been previously held jointly by “Mad Men” & “X-files” with 3 wins each.
- “Succession” equalled the record of NYPD Blue for the most different actors winning for the same TV series in the Best Drama Actor Category – Kieran Culkin became the third actor to win for “Succession” after Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong.
- Justine Triet and Arthur Harari (“Anatomy Of A Fall”) became the first French people to ever win in the screenwriting category at the Golden Globes.
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