The 81st Golden Globe Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in film and television. Hosted by comedian Jo Koy, the ceremony took place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and recognized an array of outstanding talents and performances.

Major Film Awards

  • Best Motion Picture - Drama: “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: “Poor Things”
  • Best Motion Picture - Animated: “The Boy and the Heron”
  • Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language: “Anatomy of a Fall” (France)
  • Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: “Barbie”

Standout Acting Performances - Films

  • Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: Lily Gladstone for “Killers of the Flower Moon”
  • Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers”
  • Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Emma Stone for “Poor Things”
  • Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers”

Achievement in Directing, Music, and Screenwriting

  • Best Director: Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Original Score: “Oppenheimer”
  • Best Original Song: “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
  • Best Screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall”

Major Television Awards

  • Best Television Drama Series: “Succession”
  • Best Television Comedy Series: “The Bear”
  • Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: “Beef”

Standout Acting Performances - Television

  • Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama: Kieran Culkin for “Succession”
  • Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: Sarah Snook for “Succession”
  • Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear”
  • Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear”
  • Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Steven Yeun
  • Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Ali Wong

Special Highlights

  • The ceremony did not present the two Lifetime Achievement Awards (Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award) this year.
  • “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were the leading films in terms of nominations, while “Succession” led the television categories.
  • The event was marked by a celebration of diverse talents and a recognition of outstanding contributions in various categories.

Reflecting on the Night

The 81st Golden Globe Awards set a high standard for the 2024 awards season, celebrating both artistic excellence and box office success. It was a night where the glamour of Hollywood was on full display, coupled with heartfelt speeches and recognition of the hard work and creativity that defines the entertainment industry.

For a detailed list of all winners and nominees, visit the official Golden Globe Awards website.

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