GOLDEN GLOBES 2024
Winners, Losers, Glitches and Sips.
Highlights and Winners
“Oppenheimer” emerged as the night’s big winner at the Golden Globes, claiming five awards including Best Motion Picture Drama. Its powerful narrative left an indelible mark, making it a strong contender in the upcoming awards season.
Zendaya scorched the Red Carpet on her way in to pick up her award for Dune 2 and Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Television saw “Succession” dominate with four awards, underscoring its critical acclaim. Meanwhile, “The Bear” and “Beef” also shone brightly, each securing three awards and showcasing the diversity of stories in the TV landscape.
The night was not without its uncomfortable moments, particularly with Jo Koy’s monologue, which lacked the expected punch, leading to a rather frigid reception from the audience. Ironically, previous host Ricky Gervais, known for his acerbic and controversial hosting style, won an award for his stand-up comedy special but was notably absent from the ceremony.
The Golden Globe Awards often set the tone for the Oscars, and this year is no different. “Oppenheimer” is now positioned as a frontrunner for the Oscars, potentially in categories like Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Similarly, the triumph of “Poor Things” at the Globes could translate into Oscar nods, especially in the Best Actress category.
The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, a landmark of Hollywood’s “enduring charm”, once again served as the glamorous backdrop for the 81st Golden Globe Awards. This iconic venue, a hub for the stars of film and television, also features in the captivating “Lights Camera Distraction” tour, offering a unique glimpse into Hollywood’s celebrated history… of which more was made, Sunday January 7th 2024.
Until Next Year…
As the 81st Golden Globe Awards drew to a close at the Beverly Hilton, it did so against the backdrop of one of the most chaotic and transformative years in Hollywood’s recent history.
The ceremony, traditionally broadcast on NBC, found a new home on CBS, marking a significant change in its decades-long history. This shift came amid a year fraught with industry-wide upheaval, including extensive writers and actors strikes that brought to light critical issues around the use of A.I. and streaming business models. These strikes, which eventually reached resolution, left a profound impact on the production of movies and shows, both in terms of content and the economics of the industry. Not to mention they decided to drop the Cecil B. DeMille award for movies and the Carol Burnett Award for Television because the producers apparently had difficulty finding willing recipients.
Discover more movie moments at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the “Lights Camera Distraction” immersive tour experience, by Bounce.
See the complete winners list below:
Best Motion Picture, Drama: “Oppenheimer”
Best Picture, Musical or Comedy: “Poor Things”
Best Director, Motion Picture: Christopher Nolan — “Oppenheimer”
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture: “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Cillian Murphy — “Oppenheimer”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Lily Gladstone — “Killers of the Flower Moon”
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 Supporting Actor – Motion Picture: Robert Downey Jr. — “Oppenheimer”
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: Da’Vine Joy Randolph — “The Holdovers”
Best Television Series, Drama: “Succession”
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy: “The Bear”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama: Kieran Culkin — “Succession”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama: Sarah Snook — “Succession”
Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Ayo Edebiri — “The Bear”
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White — “The Bear”
Best Supporting Actor, Television: Matthew Macfadyen — “Succession”
Best Supporting Actress, Television: Elizabeth Debicki — “The Crown”
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: “Beef”
Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Steven Yeun — “Beef”
Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: Ali Wong — “Beef”
Best Original Score, Motion Picture: Ludwig Göransson — “Oppenheimer”
Best Picture, Non-English Language: “Anatomy of a Fall” (France)
Best Original Song, Motion Picture: “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas — “Barbie”
Best Motion Picture, Animated: “The Boy and the Heron”
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television: Ricky Gervais — “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon”
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: “Barbie”
FAQ’s
Q1: What was the most awarded film at the 81st Golden Globe Awards?
A1: “Oppenheimer” was the most awarded film, winning five awards including Best Motion Picture Drama.
Q2: Which television series won the most awards at the Golden Globes?
A2: “Succession” won four prizes, including Best Television Series – Drama.
Q3: Who won the Best Director award at the Golden Globes? A
3: Christopher Nolan won the Best Director award for “Oppenheimer.”
Q4: What were the major wins for the film “Poor Things”?
A4: “Poor Things” won Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, and Emma Stone received the award for Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy for her role in the film.
Q5: Which television show and actors won awards for comedy at the Golden Globes?
A5: “The Bear” won the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, with Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri winning Best Actor and Actress in a Musical or Comedy, respectively.
Q6: What was a notable feature of the 81st Golden Globe Awards?
A6: The ceremony marked a significant moment for the representation of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Hollywood, with several AAPI wins.
Q7: Which new categories were introduced at the Golden Globes?
A7: Two new categories were introduced: Best Blockbuster, won by “Barbie,” and Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television, won by Ricky Gervais.
Q8: Who hosted the 81st Golden Globe Awards?
A8: Comedian Jo Koy hosted the awards ceremony, with apparently only 10 days notice, which posed the question, was he….ready for it? Predictably, Media outlets zeroed in on his not so well received joke about “Taylor Swift” and the NFL. It felt more like a jab at the NFL rather than Swift, nevertheless, he wasn’t able to shake it off, and the delicate night limped along. In the Afterglow, we know All Too Well how the media loves to latch on to her for self-gratification, but they needn’t be so obvious about it, it’s not like she’s gonna go out of style any time soon, we hope. (Yeah we’re Swifties here at Bounce).
Q9: Did Kylie Jenner say “I love you” to her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet? Yes, No, Maybe. Who cares?