Golden Globes 2024 live: Awards show sees huge ratings boost with controversial host
Annual ceremony returned in its usual Sunday slot, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
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Your support makes all the difference.The Golden Globes returned with a blowout, star-studded ceremony on Sunday (7 January) night.
The annual, Beverly Hills-based awards show has been obscured in recent years after a 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation revealed that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (the awards’ voting body) did not have a single Black member.
However, this year, the Globes were back in their usual Sunday slot on CBS and hoping to regain viewers. Broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, A-listers including Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Kylie Jenner brought some much-needed stardust to the beleaguered show.
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things and Anatomy of a Fall were among the films to earn multiple awards. Christopher Nolan won his first Globe following six nominations while Barbie was surprisingly pipped to Best Picture in the Musical/Comedy category Poor Things.
Meanwhile, Beef, The Bear and Succession were the big winners in the TV categories.
Follow along for live updates below.
The full list of winners from last night’s ceremony
The 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards came to a shimmering close on Sunday evening (7 January) following a Beverly Hills-set ceremony that showed Hollywood’s star power is stronger than ever.
It was less a question of who was there than who wasn’t there, as Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Kylie Jenner graced the red carpet. Globes debutants wobbled on stage, mentioning more than once how “intimidating” the room before them was.
Read below for the full list of winners:
Christopher Nolan recalls ‘challenging’ Golden Globes experience after Heath Ledger’s death
While accepting an award at the 2024 Golden Globes, Christopher Nolan recalled a “complicated and challenging” experience following Heath Ledger’s death in 2008.
After six nominations, the filmmaker won his first ever Golden Globe trophy for Oppenheimer and, after gracing the stage, he immediately spoke about Ledger, whom he directed in Batman sequel The Dark Knight (2008).
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Christopher Nolan pays tribute to Heath Ledger after winning first Golden Globe
Director recalled ‘complicated’ moment while accepting first ever Golden Globe for ‘Oppenheimer’
Controversial Jeffrey Epstein joke leaves Hollywood stars wincing at Golden Globes
Comedian Jim Gaffigan addressed the controversy surrounding the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein records at the 2024 Golden Globes with some daring jokes.
Last week, six Hollywood stars were spuriously named in the the newly-released legal documents linked to Epstein, prompting actors including Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz to deny any personal involvement with the paedophile.
Read the full report below:
Jim Gaffigan addresses Jeffrey Epstein list in controversial Golden Globes joke
Audience groaned as comedian controversially referred to six Hollywood stars who were spuriously named in unsealed records
Reese Witherspoon ‘confirms’ Big Little Lies season 3 at Golden Globes
Reese Witherspoon shared an exciting update about her hit series Big Little Lies on the Golden Globes red carpet.
The actor was attending the ceremony, taking place in Los Angeles, on behalf of Apple TV+ series The Morning Show, which has two nominations.
While being interviewed about her role in the show, which she executive produced, when discussion turned to a possible third season of HBO drama Big Little Lies.
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Reese Witherspoon shares exciting Big Little Lies revelation at Golden Globes
It’s great news for fans of the HBO drama
Taylor Swift appears unimpressed by Jo Koy’s NFL joke at Golden Globes
Comedian and Golden Globes host Jo Koy appeared to strike the wrong chord with Taylor Swift, after he made a joke about her attendance at NFL games to watch her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce.
Koy, who already seemed nervous in his stint as host, attempted to lighten the mood by referencing Swift’s highly publicised displays of support for Kelce.
“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? On the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift... there’s just more to go to here.”
As the camera switched to a close-up of Swift, she could be seen pursing her lips before taking a sip from her drink, a decidedly icy expression on her face.
Roisin O’Connor reports:
Taylor Swift appears unimpressed by Jo Koy’s NFL joke at Golden Globes
Comedian poked fun at the pop star’s highly publicised relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce
Lily Gladstone receives standing ovation after historic Golden Globes win: ‘It doesn’t belong to just me’
Lily Gladstone delivered the most rousing speech of the night at the Golden Globes, following her historic win for Killers of the Flower Moon.
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Lily Gladstone gets standing ovation after historic Golden Globes win
Gladstone delivered most powerful speech of the night after taking home Best Actress
‘Hollywood is back!’
A joyous ceremony was thrown in Los Angeles after a rocky start, with the Golden Globes determined to recover from recent years of controversy. Tom Murray and Roisin O’Connor report:
‘Hollywood is back!’ Golden Globes toasts its glittering return
A joyous ceremony was thrown in Los Angeles after a rocky start, with the Golden Globes determined to recover from recent years of controversy. Tom Murray and Roisin O’Connor report
What did Jo Koy say about Harry and Meghan?
Comedian Jo Koy shared an anti-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joke at the Golden Globes.
After enthusiastically arriving on stage, Koy poked fun at subjects ranging from Oppenheimer ‘s running time through to Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan’s genitalia, before setting his sights on Harry and Meghan.
“It turns out Harry and Meghan Markle were still getting paid millions of dollars for doing absolutely nothing – and that’s just by Netflix,” he told the crowd, who laughed in response. The camera zoomed in on the streaming service’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, after he cracked the joke. Both Harry and Meghan were not present at the ceremony.
Jacob Stolworthy reports:
Golden Globes host roasts Harry and Meghan with ‘brutal’ joke
Comedian didn’t hold back with jibe aimed at former royals
Kieran Culkin rubs Golden Globe win in Pedro Pascal’s face in burping acceptance speech
Kieran Culkin took a moment to rub his latest Golden Globe win in the face of his fellow competitor Pedro Pascal during his acceptance speech.
The Succession star, 41, was honoured with the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor on Television in a Drama Series during Sunday (7 January) night’s star-studded ceremony.
Inga Parkel reports:
Kieran Culkin rubs Golden Globe win in Pedro Pascal’s face in acceptance speech
‘Succession’ star beat Pascal for Best Performance by a Male Actor on Television in a Drama Series
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