The 2024 Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills delivered a night of expected triumphs and stunning surprises. The comedy category was ruled by Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another,' which secured four major awards. However, the drama field witnessed a major upset with 'Hamnet' taking the top prize, defying predictions.
Comedy King and Drama Surprise
Paul Thomas Anderson's thrilling comedy 'One Battle After Another' was the night's biggest winner. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging revolutionary, won four of its nine nominations. Its victories included Best Comedy, Best Director for Anderson, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor. Anderson expressed his gratitude to the audience for their generous reception of his politically charged film.
In a dramatic twist, the final award of the night went to 'Hamnet,' which won Best Drama. The film, directed by Chloe Zhao, is an adaptation imagining the life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes after their son's death. It beat the heavily favored period horror film 'Sinners' by Ryan Coogler. Zhao dedicated the award to crew members who lost loved ones during production.
Acting Honors and Notable Wins
The lead actor in a comedy category provided another headline. Timothee Chalamet won for his role as a 1950s table tennis player in 'Marty Supreme,' beating favorites like Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, and Ethan Hawke. Chalamet thanked his fellow nominees and his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.
Other significant wins included:
- Jessie Buckley winning Best Drama Actress for her role as Agnes in 'Hamnet.'
- Rose Byrne securing Best Comedy Actress for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.'
- Stellan Skarsgard earning Best Supporting Actor for the Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value.'
- Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning both Best Song and Best Animated Film.
- The Brazilian thriller 'The Secret Agent' winning Best Non-English Language Film and Best Actor for Wagner Moura.
Television Triumphs and Political Statements
The Globes also celebrated television, with the teen murder saga 'Adolescence' leading with four awards. 'The Pitt' won Best Drama Series, and 'The Studio' took Best Comedy Series. Jean Smart, winning for 'Hacks,' used her speech to encourage doing "the right thing."
The red carpet saw several celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo and Jean Smart, wearing pins with the message "BE GOOD." This was a tribute to Renee Good, whose death has sparked protests against immigration policies. Director Kleber Mendonca Filho also attempted to make a political statement before being played off stage.
The ceremony also marked a milestone by introducing an award for podcasts, with Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang with Amy Poehler' becoming the inaugural winner. Helen Hoehne, President of the Golden Globes, stated the awards are proud to be the first major entertainment award to recognize the medium.
