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

The awards show honored the best in film and television.

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.

Jan 07, 2024, 9:31 PM EST

'The Boy and the Heron' wins best motion picture (animated)

"The Boy and the Heron" won the Golden Globe for best motion picture (animated).

Other nominees in the category included "Elemental," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Suzume" and "Wish."

A scene from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's upcoming animated feature, "The Boy and the Heron."
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Jan 07, 2024, 9:29 PM EST

Kieran Culkin wins best performance by a male actor in a television series (drama)

Kieran Culkin won the Golden Globe for best performance by a male actor in a television series (drama) for "Succession."

"I was nominated for a Golden Globe like 20 years ago, and when that moment passed, I sort of remember thinking, 'I’m never going to be back in this room again,' which was fine, whatever,” he said during his acceptance speech. “But thanks to 'Succession,' I've been in here a couple times. It's nice, but I sort of accepted I would never be on the stage, so this is a nice moment."

Kieran Culkin at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Jan. 7, 2024.
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"Suck it, Pedro,” he joked to fellow nominee, Pedro Pascal, who was nominated for "The Last of Us."

Other nominees in the category included Brian Cox for "Succession," Gary Oldman for "Slow Horses," Jeremy Strong for "Succession" and Dominic West for "The Crown."

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.
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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).

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