The New & Improved Golden Globe Awards – 2024 Winners
“Hollywood roars back to life!” These were the electrifying words uttered by the resilient Golden Globes host, Jo Koy, that resonated with an audience hungry for the glitz and glamor of Tinsel Town. Despite a rocky start, this year’s awards ceremony emerged as a high-energy, feel-good spectacle, fueled by the charisma of the stars in attendance.
The Stars
The dazzling winners, including Kieran Culkin, Ali Wong, Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, Billie Eilish, and Cillian Murphy, injected the event with zest and panache. The evening’s momentum overcame the initial awkwardness of last-minute host Jo Koy’s presenting style, creating an atmosphere that was a stark contrast to the muted response he initially received.
The event cleverly paired presenters, featuring dynamic duos such as Dua Lipa and Elizabeth Banks, Keri Russell and Ray Romano, Andra Day and Jon Batiste, and the rare appearance of Kevin Costner alongside Barbie star America Ferrera. Heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, Oprah, Jennifer Lawrence, Ryan Gosling, and Harrison Ford mingled with jittery newcomers, creating a star-studded affair.
Cancelled
The lively ambiance marked a dramatic shift from two years prior when the ceremony faced a boycott and TV broadcast cancellation over a diversity and ethics scandal involving the Golden Globes’ parent organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
Nolan Wins For Best Director
Jo Koy, who secured the hosting gig just weeks before the ceremony, seemed overwhelmed by the star-studded crowd. His initial nerves and avoidance of controversy stood in stark contrast to the infamous and unapologetic host, Ricky Gervais. Despite some awkward moments, the night saw Robert Downey Jr. winning Best Male Supporting Actor, Christopher Nolan claiming his first Golden Globe for Best Director, and Cillian Murphy accepting the award for Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture Drama.
Poor Things Wins Best Musical or Comedy!
Irish actor Murphy’s humor and acknowledgment of fellow Irish nominees added a touch of charm to the proceedings. The ceremony, free from sore losers, witnessed Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie rejoicing in Emma Stone’s victory for Best Actress and Stone’s film, “Poor Things,” unexpectedly winning Best Picture – Musical or Comedy
Blackfoot Language
The night’s highlights also included Lily Gladstone’s historical win for Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture Drama, delivering a heartfelt speech in the Blackfoot language, and Christopher Nolan’s grand triumph with “Oppenheimer” receiving the prestigious Golden Globe for Best Picture, Drama.
In the end, the Hollywood comeback was not only about glamorous victories but also about unity, collaboration, and a celebration of cinematic excellence.
What Happened To The Golden Globe Awards?
The Golden Globes have been a rollercoaster of scandals and controversies! Back in 2010, the nominations of critically-panned movies like Burlesque and The Tourist fueled bribery rumors, with host Ricky Gervais even cracking jokes about it.
No Black Hollywood Foreign Press Members
Fast forward to 2021, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the Golden Globes, found itself in hot water. The nominations faced backlash for snubbing well-received Black-led productions, and reports surfaced that none of the 87 HFPA members were Black. Corruption allegations flew as over 30 HFPA members were accused of enjoying lavish perks during a visit to the set of Emily in Paris.
The fallout was intense! HFPA president Philip Berk got the boot for a controversial email, and the HFPA announced plans for transformational change in May 2021. However, the plan faced massive boycotts from industry giants like Netflix, Amazon Studios, and numerous actors.
The backlash was no joke. A-listers like Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo criticized the HFPA, Tom Cruise returned trophies, and NBC pulled the plug on the 2022 broadcast.
Canadian Brendan Fraser Accuses HFPA President of Sexual Assault
But wait, there’s more! Brendan Fraser accused former HFPA president Philip Berk of sexual assault in 2003, leading to a boycott when Fraser was nominated in 2023.
The 2022 and 2023 Golden Globes were a shadow of their former selves, with no red carpet, media, or celebs in attendance in 2022. Jerrod Carmichael hosted the 2023 ceremony, acknowledging the HFPA’s lack of diversity and the absence of the previous year’s broadcast.
Fast forward to 2024, and the HFPA is no more! Eldridge Industries, with Dick Clark Productions, took over the Golden Globe assets, aiming to restore faith in the awards after a slew of scandals. The voting body for the 2024 awards comprises 300 journalists worldwide, with 47% female and 60% identifying as racially and ethnically diverse.
Golden Globe Awards 2024 – All of the Winners & Nominees
Movies
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Oppenheimer WINNER
Killers of the Flower Moon
The Zone of Interest
Anatomy of a Fall
Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy
American Fiction
Barbie
The Holdovers
Poor Things WINNER
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
Best Performance by a Male Actor – Motion Picture, Drama
Bradley Cooper – Maestro
Leonardo DiCaprio – Killers of the Flower Moon
Cillian Murphy – Oppenheimer WINNER
Andrew Scott – All of Us Strangers
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Picture – Animated
The Boy and the Heron WINNER
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Suzume
Wish
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)
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
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
Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Barbie WINNER
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Super Mario Bros Movie
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
TV
Best Drama Series
1923
The Diplomat
The Morning Show
Succession WINNER
Best Musical/Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Barry
The Bear WINNER
Jury Duty
Only Murders in the Building
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Myles Shane
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