The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, January 11, unveiled its roster of winners across film and television, with several productions emerging as clear favourites of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The ceremony, a key precursor to the Oscars, celebrated outstanding achievements with a mix of expected triumphs and notable surprises.
Major Film Winners at the Golden Globes
In the film categories, the historical drama "Hamnet" secured the prestigious award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Its star, Jessie Buckley, was honoured as Best Female Actor in a Drama for her powerful performance. On the lighter side, "One Battle After Another" claimed victory as Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, setting the stage for a dominant evening.
The creative force behind "One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson, enjoyed a remarkable night, personally winning the awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. The film also earned Teyana Taylor the trophy for Best Female Supporting Actor.
Other standout film performances included Wagner Moura, who won Best Male Actor in a Drama for "The Secret Agent," which also took home Best Non-English Language Film. Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme") and Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I'd Kick You") were crowned Best Actors in the Comedy/Musical categories. The animated feature "KPop Demon Hunters" won Best Animated Film and its song "Golden" was named Best Original Song.
Television Honours and Standout Series
The television section saw critical darlings and new hits being recognised. The drama series "The Pitt" won Best Drama Series, with its lead Noah Wyle winning Best Male Actor in a Drama Series. "The Studio" was named Best Comedy/Musical Series, and its star Seth Rogen won the corresponding Best Actor award.
The limited series "Adolescence" proved to be a major force, winning Best Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture Made for Television. It also earned acting awards for Stephen Graham (Best Male Actor) and supporting actors Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty. In another notable win, the legendary Jean Smart continued her awards streak by winning Best Female Actor in a Comedy/Musical Series for "Hacks".
Special Awards and Final Notes
Beyond the competitive categories, the ceremony included special recognitions. The Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award was presented to the blockbuster "Sinners," which also featured the Best Original Score by Ludwig Göransson. In the stand-up comedy category, Ricky Gervais won for his special "Ricky Gervais: Mortality." The award for Best Podcast went to "Good Hang with Amy Poehler."
The 83rd Golden Globes have effectively set the tone for the 2024 awards season, highlighting a diverse array of talent and storytelling that will likely influence conversations and predictions in the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards.
