The 2024 awards season has begun with a bang, as the 81st annual Golden Globes took the spotlight. Oppenheimer emerged victorious as the Best Motion Picture in the Drama category, while Poor Things claimed the title in the Musical or Comedy category. Oppenheimer‘s success extended further, with Robert Downey Jr. winning Male Supporting Actor and Ludwig Göransson receiving recognition for Best Original Score. The brilliance of Poor Things continued to shine as well as Emma Stone triumphed as Female Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her outstanding performance.
Other notable winners also included the talented siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, who captivated audiences with their Best Original Song, “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie soundtrack. Lily Gladstone‘s exceptional portrayal in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon earned her the title of Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. The Holdovers saw numerous awards as well with Paul Giamatti being honored with Male Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph kicked off the night with a well-deserved win for Female Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture from the same film.
This year’s Golden Globes introduced two new categories: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, with the first being awarded to Barbie and the latter going to Ricky Gervais: Armageddon. Alongside these additions, the awards show underwent significant changes as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) dissolved due to scrutiny over its lack of diversity and questionable practices. Taking the helm, Dick Clark Productions, well-known for their annual New Year’s Eve broadcast in New York City, purchased the awards intending to transform them into a for-profit enterprise, effectively ending the HFPA’s involvement.
In terms of the voting body, this year’s demographics reflect a commitment to diversity. Golden Globes chief Helen Hoehne stressed their unwavering dedication to maintaining diversity within the voting body. She emphasized that the voters represent 76 countries, showcasing the global nature of their perspective and contributing to a rich and diverse selection of the best in motion pictures and television.
When are the 2024 Golden Globes and where to watch?
The 2024 Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 8 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. PST and aired simultaneously on CBS and Paramount+.
Who is this year’s Golden Globes host?
Renowned comedian Jo Koy took the stage as the host of the highly anticipated 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Known for his numerous Netflix stand-up specials, Koy has also showcased his talent in notable productions such as the 2022 film Easter Sunday and the 2023 remake of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. During his monologue, he revealed that he had only 10 days to prepare for the event, which suggests that the delay in finding a host may have been due to previous boycotts and issues with the HFPA.
Alongside Koy’s hosting, the event showcased a remarkable array of presenters. The star-studded lineup included luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Daniel Kaluuya, Michelle Yeoh, and Florence Pugh. To discover the complete list of winners and nominees, read below:
81st Golden Globes Award Nominations & Winners
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Anatomy of a Fall
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer — WINNER
Past Lives
The Zone of Interest
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Air
American Fiction
Barbie
The Holdovers
May December
Poor Things — WINNER
Best Motion Picture – Animated
The Boy and the Heron — WINNER
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Suzume
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Wish
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Barbie — WINNER
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
John Wick: Chapter 4
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1
Oppenheimer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
Anatomy of a Fall — WINNER
Fallen Leaves
Io Capitano
Past Lives
Society of the Snow
The Zone of Interest
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Annette Bening (Nyad)
Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla)
Carey Mulligan (Maestro)
Greta Lee (Past Lives)
Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) — WINNER
Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall)
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers)
Barry Keoghan (Saltburn)
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) — WINNER
Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Leonardo DiCaprio (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Alma Pöysti (Fallen Leaves)
Emma Stone (Poor Things) — WINNER
Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple (2023))
Jennifer Lawrence (No Hard Feelings)
Margot Robbie (Barbie)
Natalie Portman (May December)
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction)
Joaquin Phoenix (Beau is Afraid)
Matt Damon (Air)
Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario)
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) — WINNER
Timothée Chalamet (Wonka)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple (2023))
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) — WINNER
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)
Jodie Foster (Nyad)
Julianne Moore (May December)
Rosamund Pike (Saltburn)
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Charles Melton (May December)
Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things)
Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer) — WINNER
Ryan Gosling (Barbie)
Willem Dafoe (Poor Things)
Best Director – Motion Picture
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Celine Song (Past Lives)
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) — WINNER
Greta Gerwig (Barbie)
Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things)
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Celine Song (Past Lives)
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach (Barbie)
Justine Triet, Arthur Harari (Anatomy of a Fall) — WINNER
Tony McNamara (Poor Things)
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things)
Joe Hisaishi (The Boy and the Heron)
Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer) — WINNER
Mica Levi (The Zone of Interest)
Robbie Robertson (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Addicted to Romance (Bruce Springsteen) from She Came to Me
Dance the Night (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin) from Barbie
I’m Just Ken (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt) from Barbie
Peaches (Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, John Spiker) from The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Road to Freedom (Lenny Kravitz) from Rustin
What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell) from Barbie — WINNER
Best Television Series – Drama
1923
The Crown
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
The Morning Show
Succession — WINNER
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Abbott Elementary
Barry
The Bear — WINNER
Jury Duty
Only Murders in the Building
Ted Lasso
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
All the Light We Cannot See
Beef — WINNER
Daisy Jones and the Six
Fargo
Fellow Travelers
Lessons in Chemistry
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
Emma Stone (The Curse)
Helen Mirren (1923)
Imelda Staunton (The Crown)
Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Sarah Snook (Succession) — WINNER
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Brian Cox (Succession)
Dominic West (The Crown)
Gary Oldman (Slow Horses