The 2024 Golden Globe Awards was a spectacular event, showcasing the best of film and television. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Jo Koy, was notable for its blend of humor, poignant moments, and groundbreaking achievements.
The Winners of Golden Globe Awards: A Showcase of Talent
In the realm of film, “Oppenheimer” triumphed as the Best Motion Picture – Drama, while “Poor Things” took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The animated film “The Boy and the Heron” was celebrated as the Best Motion Picture – Animated. Remarkably, “Barbie” won the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, a testament to its widespread appeal and success.
The non-English language category was won by “Anatomy of a Fall” from France. In the acting categories, Lily Gladstone’s win for “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Cillian Murphy’s triumph in “Oppenheimer” were notable in the drama section. The musical or comedy genre saw Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) and Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”) receiving accolades for their performances.
The television side of the awards was equally thrilling. “Succession” claimed the award for Best Television Series – Drama, while “The Bear” was named the Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. “Beef” won in the limited series category.
Individual television performances were also recognized, with Sarah Snook (“Succession”) and Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) winning in the drama category, and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) and Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) in the musical or comedy category. In the limited series or motion picture made for television, Ali Wong (“Beef”) and Steven Yeun (“Beef”) were celebrated for their performances.
Memorable Moments: Highlights of the Night
The event was filled with memorable moments. Host Jo Koy lightened the atmosphere with his monologue, humorously addressing the diversity issues of the Golden Globes. Taylor Swift’s reaction to Koy’s joke about her was one of the viral moments of the night.
Ali Wong’s heartfelt acceptance speech, where she thanked her ex Justin Hakuta, was emotionally charged. Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s public display of affection and Kevin Costner’s fan moment for “Barbie” were among the other highlights.
Ayo Edebiri’s acknowledgment of her agents’ and managers’ assistants in her thank you speech was a refreshing moment of recognition for the often-overlooked. Kieran Culkin’s humorous acceptance speech, which playfully involved Pedro Pascal, and “Barbie” winning the inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award were other standout moments.
Lily Gladstone made history as the first Indigenous nominee and winner in her category, delivering a powerful acceptance speech that honored her heritage and inspired many.
Red Carpet Highlights: Fashion Statements
The red carpet was a dazzling display of fashion. Justin Hartley impressed with a camel color suit, while Skai Jackson shone in a silver strappy dress. Cassie DiLaura from Entertainment Tonight turned heads in a hot pink strapless sequin gown, and Rachel Smith appeared in a beautiful floral floor-length dress. Jeannie Mai Jenkins stunned in a pearl and black sequin strapless dress by Carolina Herrera.
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards was a night of celebration, recognition, and memorable moments, marking another remarkable year in the entertainment industry.
