Golden Globe Awards 2024: Oppenheimer and Poor Things Take Home Best Picture, While Kylie Jenner’s Absence Sparks Rumors of a Snub Towards Selena Gomez
Taking home five awards, including Best Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Actor – Drama for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., and Best Original Score, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was the big winner of the 81st Golden Globe Awards 2024 on Sunday.
The movie triumphed against Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, which took home the Best Picture – Comedy or Musical Oscar. It has been commended for its examination of the relationship between science and politics. Emma Stone leads the darkly comic comedy, which has received accolades for its examination of identity, gender, and class. For her part in the movie, Stone was also awarded Best Actress – Comedy or Musical.
Ayo Edebiri, who won Best Actress – Comedy or Musical for her performance in The Bear, and Paul Giamatti, who won Best Actor – Comedy or Musical for his part in The Holdovers, were two of the night’s other notable winners.
The 81-year-old Globes were embarking on a novel and unpredictable journey. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which had been in charge of the awards, was disbanded following a turbulent few years and a plethora of controversies. The new Globes were broadcast on CBS, a new network, in an attempt to reclaim its position as the third-biggest award event of the year, behind the Grammys and Oscars.
Once the third-largest of the year, the awards are now shown on CBS, a new network, and are now known as the Golden Globes. The event had some technological issues, too, and the new format and network had a rough start. Still, the major awards night in Hollywood was a night full of excitement and expectation as the finest in TV and film were honored.
The evening’s host, comedian Jo Koy, provided lighthearted entertainment to the proceedings. Koy joked about Ozempic, Oppenheimer, and Meryl Streep’s history of winning awards in his introductory address. His humorous presence brought a lighthearted and enjoyable touch to the event, keeping everyone happy and involved. Many people complimented Koy’s hosting abilities since he kept the concert going smoothly and added humor to the evening.
Following the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which had been in charge of the awards, amid a string of scandals, the Golden Globe Awards 2024 were presented in a new and unknown chapter. Once the third-largest of the year, the awards are now shown on CBS, a new network, and are now known as the Golden Globes.
Lily Gladstone, who took up the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award for her work in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, was one of the evening’s other notable winners. Gladstone is the first Indigenous winner in the category; she spoke in the tongue of her own Blackfeet Nation tribe at the beginning of her speech.
A unique homage to Taylor Swift, who was honored for her accomplishments to the music business, was also included on the evening. Emma Stone welcomed the singer, who was making her first public appearance at the event, complimenting her on her talent and influence on the music business.
Oppenheimer and Poor Things led the way when the greatest TV shows and motion pictures were honored at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. A thrilling year in entertainment is anticipated, and the evening was full of surprises, excitement, and special moments.
Along with honoring the best musicians in the business, Taylor Swift received a special homage at the awards ceremony for her achievements. Actress Emma Stone gave the singer’s introduction during the occasion, marking her first public appearance. Swift is a fitting recipient of the evening, according to Stone, who commended her for her talent and effect on the music business. Swift’s attendance and accolades enhanced the star-studded occasion and brought attention to her continued success in the music industry.
With Oppenheimer and Poor Things emerging as front-runners, the 81st Golden Globe Awards 2024 culminated in a lavish celebration of greatness in both television and motion pictures. An air of excitement and expectation pervaded the occasion, and as the evening revealed a plethora of surprises, it left a profound effect on both participants and spectators. The evening’s events not only recognized exceptional accomplishments but also laid the groundwork for a thrilling year in the entertainment sector. With the Golden Globe Awards acting as a springboard for future activities, fans can expect an incredible year full of riveting performances and outstanding narratives on the big and small screen.
