Golden Globes 2024 recap: Biggest moments from the 81st annual awards show

The awards show honored the best in film and television.

ByHayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, and Angeline Jane Bernabe via GMA logo
Last Updated: January 7, 2024, 5:40 PM EST

The 2024 Golden Globes kicked off awards season Sunday night as the best in film and television were honored.

Comedian Jo Koy hosted the ceremony, which was held at Los Angeles' famed Beverly Hilton.

"Oppenheimer" and "Succession" were big winners of the night, with "Barbie" taking home the prize for cinematic and box office achievement, one of the two new categories at this year's show.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association -- the group of international journalists who previously chose nominees for and decided winners at the annual awards show -- was officially wound down last summer after years of controversy. Now with new management and a voting membership that has swelled to 300 members, this year marked a fresh start for the Golden Globes.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded below.

Key moments:

Here's how the awards show unfolded. All times Eastern.
Jan 07, 2024, 9:21 PM EST

Ayo Edebiri wins best performance by a female actor in a television series (musical or comedy)

Ayo Edebiri won the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a television series (musical or comedy) for "The Bear."

"I'm so very grateful for this. I'm in a room full of so many people who I admire and whose work has lifted me up," Edebiri said. "I'm very lucky to be an artist, and I know we all feel that way, and so I really want to acknowledge that."

Edebiri also called everyone she works with on "The Bear" her family, adding, "It's an honor to work with you and grow alongside you."

Ayo Edebiri at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton, January 7, 2024.
Sonja Flemming/CBS

Other nominees in the category included Rachel Brosnahan for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Quinta Brunson for "Abbott Elementary," Elle Fanning for "The Great," Selena Gomez for "Only Murders in the Building" and Natasha Lyonne for "Poker Face."

Jan 07, 2024, 9:19 PM EST

'Anatomy of a Fall' wins best motion picture (non-English language)

"Anatomy of a Fall" from France won the Golden Globe for best motion picture (non-English language) on Sunday night.

The film won the award for best screenplay earlier this evening.

Other nominees in the category included "Fallen Leaves" (Finland), "Io Capitano" (Italy), "Past Lives" (United States), "Society of the Snow" (Spain), "The Zone of Interest" (United Kingdom/USA).

Jan 07, 2024, 9:21 PM EST

Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez pose for a photo during awards show

Best friends Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez posed for a photo during the Golden Globes awards ceremony.

Both stars are nominated tonight. Swift is nominated for cinematic and box office achievement for "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" and Gomez is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a television series (musical or comedy) for "Only Murders in the Building."

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Jan. 7, 2024.
Todd Williamson/CBS

Jan 07, 2024, 9:08 PM EST

Ricky Gervais wins best performance in stand-up comedy on television

Ricky Gervais won the Golden Globe for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his special "Ricky Gervais: Armageddon."

This is one of two new categories added to the awards show at this year's ceremony.

Other nominees in the category included Trevor Noah for "Trevor Noah: Where Was I," Chris Rock for "Chris Rock: Selective Outrage," Amy Schumer for "Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact," Sarah Silverman for "Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love" and Wanda Sykes for "Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer."

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