The 81st Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television. “Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner of the night, securing five wins, including the coveted Best Motion Picture Drama. On the television front, “Succession” led with four victories, including Best Drama Series.
Best in Movies
“Oppenheimer,” a profound exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb, claimed five wins, with Christopher Nolan winning Best Director and Cillian Murphy named Best Actor in a Drama.
“Poor Things,” a feminist reimagining of the Frankenstein tale, was named Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. Emma Stone received the award for Best Female Actor in a Comedy for her role in the same film.
Other notable wins include Lily Gladstone for Best Female Actor in a Drama for “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Paul Giamatti as Best Actor in a Comedy for “The Holdovers.”
Best in Television
“Succession,” a satirical take on a Murdoch-esque mogul and his family, dominated the television categories, winning Best Drama Series. “The Bear,” a series depicting a struggling Chicago restaurant, secured three wins, including Best Comedy Series.
Complete Winners List
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Motion Picture, Drama | “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) |
| Best Picture, Musical or Comedy | “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) |
| Best Director, Motion Picture | Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer” |
| Best Screenplay, Motion Picture | Justine Triet, Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall” |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama | Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer” |
| Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama | Lily Gladstone for “Killers of the Flower Moon” |
| Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy | Emma Stone for “Poor Things” |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy | Paul Giamatti for “The Holdovers” |
| Best Supporting Actor, Motion Picture | Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer” |
| Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture | Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers” |
| Best Television Series, Drama | “Succession” (HBO) |
| Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy | “The Bear” (FX) |
| Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama | Kieran Culkin for “Succession” |
| Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama | Sarah Snook for “Succession” |
| Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy | Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear” |
| Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy | Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear” |
| Best Supporting Actor, Television | Matthew Macfadyen for “Succession” |
| Best Supporting Actress, Television | Elizabeth Debicki for “The Crown” |
| Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | “Beef” |
| Best Original Score, Motion Picture | Ludwig Göransson for “Oppenheimer” |
| Best Picture, Non-English Language | “Anatomy of a Fall” (Neon) – France |
| Best Original Song, Motion Picture | “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” by Billie Eilish and Finneas |
| Best Motion Picture, Animated | “The Boy and the Heron” (GKids) |
| Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television | Ricky Gervais for “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon” |
| Cinematic and Box Office Achievement | “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) |
The complete winners list reflects a diverse array of talent and noteworthy achievements in the world of entertainment. The Golden Globes continue to celebrate excellence in both film and television, recognizing outstanding contributions to the industry.
