The 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards dazzled Beverly Hills on Sunday, showcasing Hollywood's enduring allure. Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Kylie Jenner graced the vibrant red carpet, while debutants nervously treaded the formidable stage.
1. Hosting Debut
Jo Koy, the stand-up comic and actor, took the reins for the first time at the Golden Globes. With just a two-week notice, Koy dove into the daunting task, aiming to inspire the Asian community and make a positive impact through his hosting. Presenting alongside luminaries like Oprah Winfrey, Koy embraced the opportunity.
Koy's nerves were palpable, evident in his jittery delivery and a monologue that met mixed reactions. His jokes, including an eyebrow-raising comment about Barry Keoghan and Taylor Swift, received a lukewarm reception, capturing Swift's unamused reaction on camera.
2. Lily Gladstone's Milestone
Lily Gladstone made history, clinching the Golden Globe for Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon." Her emotional speech paid tribute to her heritage and community, marking a poignant moment of triumph.
3. Jeremy Allen White's Duality
Despite securing his second Golden Globe, Jeremy Allen White found himself fielding more questions about his recent Calvin Klein campaign than his accolades for "The Bear," leading to an amusingly awkward exchange with the press.
4. Nolan's Tribute
Christopher Nolan's win for "Oppenheimer" brought forth heartfelt memories of Heath Ledger. Reflecting on his first Golden Globe and recalling Ledger's posthumous recognition for "The Dark Knight," Nolan shared the complexities of that bittersweet moment.
5. The Uncomfortable Joke
Jim Gaffigan's ill-received joke regarding the Epstein case left the audience uneasy. His quip about being from a small town in Indiana and not being a paedophile sparked discomfort before he presented an award.
6. Unexpected Victories
Surprising everyone, "Poor Things" clinched the Best Picture - Musical or Comedy award over the anticipated favourite, "Barbie." While "Barbie" secured honours for its song and box office success, the night belonged to the eccentric fantasy of "Poor Things."
In a night packed with emotions, surprises, and a touch of discomfort, the Golden Globes of 2024 illuminated the diverse tapestry of Hollywood's star-studded glamour.
Read the full list of winners here:
- MOVIES
1. Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Oppenheimer WINNER
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Past Lives
- The Zone of Interest
- Anatomy of a Fall
2. Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy
- Air
- American Fiction
- Barbie
- The Holdovers
- May December
- Poor Things WINNER
3. Best Performance by a Female Actor – Motion Picture, Drama
- Lily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower Moon WINNER
- Carey Mulligan – Maestro
- Sandra Hüller – Anatomy of a Fall
- Annette Bening – Nyad
- Greta Lee – Past Lives
- Cailee Spaeny – Priscilla
4. Best Performance by a Male Actor – Motion Picture, Drama
- Bradley Cooper – Maestro
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Colman Domingo – Rustin
- Barry Keoghan – Saltburn
- Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer WINNER
- Andrew Scott – All of Us Strangers
5. Best Performance by a Female Actor – Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy
- Fantasia Barrino – The Colour Purple
- Jennifer Lawrence – No Hard Feelings
- Natalie Portman – May December
- Alma Pöysti – Fallen Leaves
- Margot Robbie – Barbie
- Emma Stone – Poor Things WINNER
6. Best Performance by a Male Actor – Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy
- Nicolas Cage – Dream Scenario
- Timothée Chalamet – Wonka
- Matt Damon – Air
- Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers WINNER
- Joaquin Phoenix – Beau is Afraid
- Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction
7. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Motion Picture
- Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks – The Colour Purple
- Jodie Foster – Nyad
- Julianne Moore – May December
- Rosamund Pike – Saltburn
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers WINNER
8. Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Motion Picture
- Willem Dafoe – Poor Things
- Robert De Niro – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Robert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer WINNER
- Ryan Gosling – Barbie
- Charles Melton – May December
- Mark Ruffalo – Poor Things
9. Best Director – Motion Picture
- Bradley Cooper – Maestro
- Greta Gerwig – Barbie
- Yorgos Lanthimos – Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer WINNER
- Martin Scorsese – Killers of the Flower Moon
- Celine Song – Past Lives
10. Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
- Barbie – Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
- Poor Things – Tony McNamara
- Oppenheimer – Christopher Nolan
- Killers of the Flower Moon – Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese
- Past Lives – Celine Song
- Anatomy of a Fall – Justine Triet, Arthur Harari WINNER
11. Best Picture – Animated
- The Boy and the Heron WINNER
- Elemental
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros Movie
- Suzume
- Wish
12. Best Picture – Non-English Language
- Anatomy of a Fall (France) WINNER
- Fallen Leaves (Finland)
- Io Capitano (Italy)
- Past Lives (USA)
- Society of the Snow (Spain)
- The Zone of Interest (UK/USA)
13. Best Score – Motion Picture
- Oppenheimer – Ludwig Göransson WINNER
- Poor Things – Jerskin Fendrix
- Killers of the Flower Moon – Robbie Robertson
- The Zone of Interest – Mica Levi
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Daniel Pemberton
- The Boy and the Heron – Joe Hisaishi
14. Best Song – Motion Picture
- “Addicted to Romance” – She Came to Me (Bruce Springsteen)
- “Dance the Night” – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin)
- “I’m Just Ken” – Barbie (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt)
- “Peaches” — The Super Mario Bros Movie (Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, John Spiker)
- “Road to Freedom” – Rustin (Lenny Kravitz)
- “What Was I Made For?” – Barbie (Billie Eilish O’Connell, Finneas O’Connell) WINNER
15. Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
- Barbie WINNER
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Oppenheimer
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros Movie
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
- TV
1. Best Drama Series
- 1923
- The Crown
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- The Morning Show
- Succession WINNER
2. Best Musical/Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- Barry
- The Bear WINNER
- Jury Duty
- Only Murders in the Building
- Ted Lasso
3. Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture
- All the Light We Cannot See
- BEEF WINNER
- Daisy Jones & the Six
- Fargo
- Fellow Travellers
- Lessons in Chemistry
4. Best Performance by a Female Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture
- Riley Keough – Daisy Jones & the Six
- Brie Larson – Lessons in Chemistry
- Elizabeth Olsen – Love & Death
- Juno Temple – Fargo
- Rachel Weisz – Dead Ringers
- Ali Wong — BEEF WINNER
5. Best Performance by a Male Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture
- Matt Bomer – Fellow Travellers
- Sam Claflin – Daisy Jones & the Six
- Jon Hamm – Fargo
- Woody Harrelson – White House Plumbers
- David Oyelowo – Lawmen: Bass Reeves
- Steven Yeun – BEEF WINNER
6. Best Performance by a Female Actor on Television – Drama Series
- Helen Mirren – 1923
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
- Sarah Snook – Succession WINNER
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown
- Emma Stone – The Curse
7. Best Performance by a Male Actor on Television – Drama Series
- Brian Cox – Succession
- Kieran Culkin – Succession WINNER
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
- Jeremy Strong – Succession
- Dominic West – The Crown
8. Best Performance by a Female Actor on Television – Musical/Comedy Series
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear WINNER
- Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
- Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvellous Mrs Maisel
- Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
- Elle Fanning – The Great
9. Best Performance by a Male Actor on Television – Musical/Comedy Series
- Bill Hader – Barry
- Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Segel – Shrinking
- Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear WINNER
10. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television – Television Series
- Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building
- Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso
- Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown WINNER
- J Smith Cameron – Succession
- Billie Eilish – Swarm
- Abby Elliott – The Bear
- Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets
11. Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television – Television Series
- Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Matthew Macfadyen – Succession WINNER
- James Marsden – Jury Duty
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
- Alan Ruck – Succession
- Alexander Skarsgård – Succession
12. Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy
- Ricky Gervais – Ricky Gervais: Armageddon WINNER
- Trevor Noah – Trevor Noah: Where Was I
- Chris Rock – Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
- Amy Schumer – Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact
- Sarah Silverman – Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love
See the best red carpet looks here:
Image Source: People/Rolling Stone/X
(With inputs from Rolling Stone)
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