On January 7th, 2024, the 81st Golden Globe Ceremony was held in The Beverly Hilton Hotel located in Beverly Hills, California. Dazzling stars with its ceremony, the Golden Globes celebrates excellence in both film and television as the event showcases talent, fashion, and unforgettable moments. The three-hour ceremony marked the first ceremony since the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was disbanded, and sold to a private equity firm and Dick Clark Productions.
Comedian Jo Koy took on the role of hosting this year’s ceremony, which was aired live by CBS. The pre-show featured a star-studded red carpet, serving as an impressive display of high fashion. Celebrities used the platform to showcase their unique sartorial choices and make bold style statements. The stars were adorned in creations by various designers, sparking discussions about trends and fashion-forward choices that are expected to shape the industry in the months to come.
In total, Oppenheimer secured the highest number of awards for the night, claiming five accolades. This included victories in categories such as Best Drama, Best Actor awarded to Cillian Murphy, Best Score earned by Ludwig Göransson, and Best Supporting Actor, which was presented to Robert Downey Jr.
Angela Bassett kicked off the award announcements, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon later presenting the Best Director award to Christopher Nolan. Nolan, in his acceptance speech, began by expressing gratitude to star Robert Downey Jr.
Nolan acknowledged the last time he accepted a Golden Globe, on behalf of the late Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
“I thought it would be simpler accepting for myself, but I can only accept this on behalf of people. As directors, we bring people together and we try to get them to give their best,” he said.
Barbie, the most nominated of the evening with nine nods, won best original song for Billie Eilish and her brother/producer Finneas’ somber hit What Was I Made For? However, it was defeated in awards for the best director and screenplay.
Poor Things scored an upset with best comedy, as well as best actress for Emma Stone’s bizarro coming of age character Bella Baxter.
Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone made history with her win, as the first Indigenous actor to be nominated and win in the category.
She began her acceptance speech in the Blackfeet language to honor her Native American heritage.
“This is for every little rez kid, every little urban kid, every little Native kid out there who has a dream, who is seeing themselves represented by ourselves, in our words,” she said.
In line with the growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, the 2024 Golden Globes celebrated a range of voices and perspectives. The awards showcased a diverse array of talent, reflecting the global nature of the entertainment landscape.
