Early Winners at the 2024 Golden Globes: Robert Downey Jr and Da'Vine Joy Randolph Triumph

Robert Downey Jr and Da'Vine Joy Randolph were among the early winners at the Golden Globe Awards, which took place at the Beverley Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Robert Downey Jr won the award for best supporting actor for his role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. In his acceptance speech, he humorously mentioned the film's unexpected box office success and thanked his fellow nominees. He also acknowledged the changes made to the Golden Globes membership following a scandal over corruption and lack of diversity. Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the award for best supporting actress for her portrayal in The Holdovers. She expressed gratitude to her character and the film's director, Alexander Payne. Other film nominees at the ceremony include Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Past Lives, and May December, while TV categories include Succession, The Crown, and The Last of Us. The Golden Globe Awards marks the beginning of the film awards season, leading up to the Oscars. Hosted by Jo Koy, the ceremony introduced new categories, including one recognizing box office achievement. The nominees for best actress and actor include Emma Stone, Sandra Hüller, Lily Gladstone, Margot Robbie, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Bradley Cooper. The Golden Globe Awards, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, last for three to four hours and aim to honor various types of movies and bring in more celebrities. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which organized the Golden Globes, faced controversy in 2021 due to allegations of corruption and lack of diversity. As a result, the organization was dissolved and the event was sold to other companies. However, the stars returned to the ceremony in 2023, and the voting body became more diverse. The Golden Globes are known for their more relaxed and light-hearted atmosphere compared to the more formal Bafta Film Awards and Oscars. Winning a Golden Globe can provide a significant boost to an awards campaign and offers winners the chance to deliver a memorable acceptance speech on live television.