The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by stand-up comedian Jo Koy, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television. Among the early winners were notable films and series that garnered recognition for their performances and storytelling.
In the motion picture categories, ‘Oppenheimer’ emerged as a standout, securing multiple awards. Cillian Murphy’s compelling portrayal of J Robert Oppenheimer earned him the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Additionally, Christopher Nolan received the Best Director accolade for his work on ‘Oppenheimer.’ Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Lewis Strauss also earned him the Best Supporting Actor award.
Emma Stone showcased her talent, winning Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for her role in ‘Poor Things.’ Lily Gladstone received the Best Actress in Drama for her remarkable performance in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Holdovers’ claimed victories in the Best Film – Musical/Comedy and Best Actor – Musical/Comedy categories respectively, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph secured the Best Supporting Actress award for ‘The Holdovers.’
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ stood out, winning Best Screenplay and Best Non-English Language film. Ludwig Goransson’s exceptional score in ‘Oppenheimer’ earned him the Best Score award. ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ directed by Hayako Miyazaki, won Best Animated Film. Billie Eilish and Finneas received recognition for their song ‘What Was I Made For?’ in ‘Barbie,’ which won the Best Song category. ‘Barbie’ also clinched the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award.
Turning to television, ‘Succession’ took home the Best Television Series – Drama award, while ‘The Bear’ triumphed in the Musical/Comedy category. Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook received accolades for their outstanding performances in ‘Succession,’ winning Best Actor and Actress in a Television Series – Drama respectively. Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White claimed victories for their roles in ‘The Bear’ as Best Actress and Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy.
The supporting roles in television were also celebrated, with Matthew Macfadyen winning Best Supporting Actor for ‘Succession’ and Elizabeth Debicki earning the Best Supporting Actress award for ‘The Crown.’ ‘Beef’ received recognition as the Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Steven Yeun and Ali Wong showcased their talent and claimed victory as Best Actor and Actress respectively in the Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category.
Ricky Gervais shone in the stand-up comedy category, winning Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television for ‘Ricky Gervais: Armageddon.’
The awards ceremony commenced at 6:30 am IST on January 8, marking a celebration of exceptional talent and creativity in both the film and television industries. With an array of deserving winners across various categories, the 2024 Golden Globe Awards highlighted the diversity and excellence prevalent in contemporary entertainment.
The event not only honored the achievements of established figures but also recognized emerging talents, making it a momentous occasion that celebrated the artistry and contributions of the entertainment world.