Oppenheimer and Succession Take the Lead at Golden Globes 2024: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Clinch Acting Wins
Written by Sanjay Kumar
The 81st edition of the Golden Globes dazzled audiences, marking the commencement of the prestigious Hollywood award season for the year. Christopher Nolan emerged victorious, clinching the Best Director award for his cinematic masterpiece, “Oppenheimer.”
In a stunning display of talent, Cillian Murphy secured the Best Film Actor (Drama) award for his compelling portrayal of Robert Oppenheimer, while Robert Downey Jr. earned the Best Supporting Actor (Film) accolade for his role as Lewis Strauss in the same film. The clash between “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” at the global box office was evident, with RDJ triumphing over fellow nominee Ryan Gosling from “Barbie.”
In a surprising twist, Emma Stone, not Margot Robbie of “Barbie,” took home the Best Film Actress (Musical/Comedy) award for her role in “Poor Things.”
The TV categories were dominated by the critically acclaimed series “Succession.” Kieran Culkin stood out, winning Best TV Actor (Drama) for his portrayal of Roman Roy, while co-stars Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen claimed the Best TV Actress (Drama) and Best Supporting Actor (TV) awards, respectively. “Succession” also bagged the Best Series (Drama) accolade.
The Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie categories witnessed a clean sweep by “Beef,” securing Best Series, along with Best Actress and Best Actor awards for Ali Wong and Steven Yeun.
Jeremy Allen White celebrated his second consecutive win for Best TV Actor (Musical/Comedy) for “The Bear,” alongside Ayo Edebiri, who earned the Best TV Actress (Musical/Comedy) award. “The Bear” also claimed the Best Series (Musical/Comedy) title.
Reflecting the dominance of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” both films received a combined seventeen nominations. “Killers Of The Flower Moon” and “Poor Things” weren’t far behind, each earning seven nods.
The Golden Globes, now under new ownership, showcased its commitment to change by introducing two new categories: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Performance in Stand Up Comedy on TV. The event, hosted by comedian Jo Koy, unfolded smoothly, leaving behind years of criticism and controversy associated with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Here’s the list of notable winners:
Film:
- Best Motion Picture (Drama): “Oppenheimer”
- Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy): “Poor Things”
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”)
- Best Actress (Drama): [Winner Name Not Provided]
- Best Actor (Drama): Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”)
- Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Emma Stone (“Poor Things”)
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): [Winner Name Not Provided]
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”)
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”)
- Best Animated Film: “The Boy and the Heron”
- Best Non-English Language Film: “Anatomy Of A Fall” (France)
- Best Screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari (“Anatomy of a Fall”)
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Goransson (“Oppenheimer”)
- Best Original Song: “What Was I Made For?” (“Barbie”)
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: “Barbie”
Television:
- Best Series (Drama): “Succession”
- Best Series (Musical/Comedy): “The Bear”
- Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film: “Beef”
- Best Actress (Drama): Sarah Snook (“Succession”)
- Best Actor (Drama): Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
- Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)
- Best Actress (Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film): Ali Wong (“Beef”)
- Best Actor (Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film): Steven Yeun (“Beef”)
- Best Supporting Actress: Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”)
- Best Supporting Actor: Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”)
- Best Performance In Stand Up Comedy: Ricky Gervais (“Armageddon”)
