Golden Globes 2024: Oppenheimer, Poor Things Win Best Picture
The Golden Globe Awards 2024 was a night to remember as Hollywood's finest gathered to celebrate the best in TV and movies. Jo Koy took center stage as the host, adding his unique charm to the event.
The blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, stole the show by clinching five awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. also walked away with accolades for their outstanding performances.
Meanwhile, Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, a Frankenstein-inspired tale, surprised everyone by winning Best Picture in the comedy or musical category, with Emma Stone earning praise for her role.
In a historic moment, Lily Gladstone, representing the Blackfeet Nation, became the first Indigenous winner for Best Actress in a dramatic film for Killers of the Flower Moon. Her acceptance speech showcased her pride in her native language.
The ceremony also had its share of backstage banter, with Kieran Culkin playfully challenging co-star Matthew Macfadyen about their heights. Additionally, a backstage video revealed Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift engaged in some gossip during an ad break, shedding light on a humorous exchange about a denied selfie request with Timothee Chalamet.
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“i asked for a picture with him and she (kylie jenner) said no” – selena gomez
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As the night unfolded, Paul Giamatti secured his third Golden Globe for The Holdovers, dedicating the win to his recently graduated son. Succession, the HBO series portraying the dysfunctional Roy family, claimed Best TV Series Drama, with Sarah Snook winning Best Actress in the same category.
The comedy realm saw The Bear win Best Comedy/Musical Series, and Ayo Edebiri earned her first Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical for her role in The Bear. Additionally, Ricky Gervais snagged the award for Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy on Television for Armageddon.
In the realm of film, the French production Anatomy of a Fall received acclaim by winning Best Motion Picture in the non-English language category and Best Screenplay. Billie Eilish's emotional track “What Was I Made For” from Barbie secured the Best Original Song award, while Ludwig Göransson's score for Oppenheimer was recognized as the Best Motion Picture Score.
The night also had its share of surprises and upsets, making the Golden Globe Awards 2024 a memorable and entertaining celebration of the industry's talent.
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