Golden Globes 2024: Oppenheimer and Succession sweep up
Oppenheimer dominated the Golden Globe Awards, securing five victories, including the prestigious top prize. Notably, Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr were honored for their outstanding acting performances, and Christopher Nolan received the award for Best Director. The TV series Succession achieved the most wins in its category, following a highly acclaimed fourth and final season.
Barbie received the inaugural box office achievement award, recognizing its global earnings of $1.4 billion. Multiple awards were also bestowed upon Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, and Poor Things, with Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon earning recognition. Lily Gladstone, the star of the latter film, made history as the first indigenous person to win the award for Best Drama Actress.
Murphy, the lead in Oppenheimer, praised Nolan’s dedication to the film, which earned $954 million and secured the Best Drama Film award. The biopic also received accolades for Best Score and Best Supporting Actor, awarded to Downey Jr for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss.
Downey Jr humorously acknowledged the film’s unexpected box office success and commented on changes within the Golden Globes membership, expressing gratitude for the alterations made in response to a diversity scandal. Murphy, also known for Peaky Blinders, playfully addressed the numerous Irish nominees, extending appreciation to all nominees, regardless of nationality.
Lily Gladstone, representing Killers of the Flower Moon, delivered her acceptance speech partly in the Algonquian language Blackfoot. She emphasized the historic significance of her win and highlighted the importance of Native actors preserving their languages in the film industry.
Emma Stone claimed the title of Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in Poor Things, which also secured the award for Best Musical or Comedy Film. Stone expressed deep gratitude to director Yorgos Lanthimos and writer Tony McNamara for their contributions to the film, emphasizing the transformative impact of her character, Bella Baxter, on her perspective of life.
The Golden Globes serve as the initial highlight in the film awards season, with the Oscars scheduled for March 10th.
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