In a night marked by glamour and anticipation, the 81st Golden Globe Awards celebrated the triumphs of ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ as the standout winners. The prestigious event bestowed the coveted titles of Best Drama and Best Movie Comedy or Musical upon these films, respectively.
Cillian Murphy secured the Best Actor in a Drama Film Globe for his remarkable performance in ‘Oppenheimer,’ solidifying the film’s impressive journey towards the Oscars. Emma Stone claimed the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical, or Comedy for her charming portrayal in ‘Poor Things’ as Bella Baxter.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ earned its sole award of the night, with Lily Gladstone triumphing in the category of Best Actress – Drama.
Despite leading the nominations, ‘Barbie’ took home only two awards. The film surpassed Taylor Swift to capture the inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award, recognizing its outstanding global success, grossing $1.4 billion worldwide. “Barbie” made history as the most successful film by a female filmmaker at the domestic box office and the largest global film release of 2023. The emotionally resonant song “What Was I Made For?” from the movie, composed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, won the award for Best Original Song, marking a poignant victory.
In television, ‘Succession,’ a heavily nominated show, not only claimed the title of Best Television Drama Series but also secured double wins for lead actors Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook.
‘The Bear’ emerged triumphant as the Best Television Comedy, with lead stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri reveling in their wins in the acting categories.
Making history, ‘Beef’ clinched the Golden Globe for Best Television Limited Series. The comedy-drama, featuring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, achieved a groundbreaking feat as the first show created by and starring Asian Americans to win in its category.
