Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer dominated the 81st Golden Globe Awards, securing five accolades, including best drama, best director, best drama actor, and best supporting actor. The unexpected upset victory came from Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, which won the best comedy or musical category, beating out the favored Barbie.

The awards season had been building up to a showdown between Barbenheimer, but this time, Oppenheimer emerged victorious. The film was praised for its three-hour duration, R-rating, and portrayal of one of the darkest periods in history. Producer Emma Thomas expressed her gratitude upon receiving the final award, acknowledging Universal chief Donna Langley.

Additionally, Poor Things clinched the best comedy or musical award, with Emma Stone’s performance as Bella, a Victorian-era woman, earning applause for its portrayal of a surreal sexual awakening.

2024 Golden Globes Highlights

The winners at the 2024 Golden Globes included a clean sweep for Oppenheimer in the movie category and Succession leading the television category. The event saw Margot Robbie channeling Barbie, Nicolas Cage celebrating his birthday, and Taylor Swift adorned in green sequins on the red carpet. Comedian Jo Koy humorously referenced Barbenheimer in his opening monologue.

Lily Gladstone made history by winning the best actress in a dramatic film for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. In her acceptance speech, Gladstone, representing the Blackfeet Nation, emphasized the significance of her win for Indigenous communities.

The Golden Globes, now in their ninth decade, faced a new and uncertain chapter. Following a period of scandal, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved, leading to the awards transitioning to a new network, CBS, in an effort to reclaim their position as a prestigious event.