The 81st Golden Globe Awards unfolded on Sunday, showcasing a triumphant evening for the film "Oppenheimer," which secured an impressive five awards. The acclaimed drama claimed the top spot in categories such as Best Drama Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Original Score. This remarkable feat positions "Oppenheimer" as a frontrunner as Hollywood gears up for the highly anticipated awards season, culminating in the prestigious Oscars ceremony in March.
Notably, "Poor Things," a captivating and darkly humorous reinterpretation of the Frankenstein myth featuring Emma Stone, emerged victorious in the best comedy or musical film category. The film's unique take on the classic narrative captivated audiences and earned it the coveted Golden Globe accolade. In a surprising turn, "Poor Things" outshone "Barbie," the counterpart to last summer's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, which secured two awards on the glamorous night.
- FILM -
Best film, drama: "Oppenheimer"
Best film, musical or comedy: "Poor Things"
Best actor, drama: Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer"
Best actress, drama: Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"
Best actor, musical or comedy: Paul Giamatti, "The Holdovers"
Best female actor in a musical or comedy: Emma Stone, "Poor Things"
Best male actor in a supporting role: Robert Downey Jr, "Oppenheimer"
Best female actor in a supporting role: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"
Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"
Best screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, "Anatomy of a Fall"
Best non-English language film: "Anatomy of a Fall"
Best cinematic and box office achievement (new award): "Barbie"
Best animated feature: "The Boy and the Heron"
Best original score: Ludwig Goransson, "Oppenheimer"
Best original song: "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" -- music and lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell
- TELEVISION -
Best drama series: "Succession"
Best actor in a drama series: Kieran Culkin, "Succession"
Best female actor in a drama series: Sarah Snook, "Succession"
Best musical or comedy series: "The Bear"
Best male actor in a musical or comedy: Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"
Best female actor in a musical or comedy: Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
Best limited series or TV movie: "Beef"
Best male actor in a limited series or TV movie: Steven Yeun, "Beef"
Best female actor in a limited series or TV movie: Ali Wong, "Beef"
Best female actor in a supporting role: Elizabeth Debicki, "The Crown"
Best male actor in a supporting role: Matthew Macfadyen, "Succession"
Best performance in stand-up comedy on television (new award): Ricky Gervais, "Armageddon"
- FILMS WITH MOST WINS -
"Oppenheimer" - 5
"Poor Things" - 2
"Barbie" - 2
"Anatomy of a Fall" - 2
"The Holdovers" - 2