What You Missed at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards

The commencement of the 2023 writers strike marked a period of change. Many productions were greatly affected as activities halted in support of underpaid writers. With time seeming to stop in the industry, it left many individuals wondering; “will the industry ever recover and return to their normal ways?”

After months of protesting against the industry’s unfair wages and practices, the cessation of the strike has brought the beginning of a new chapter for the industry.

To recover from the lack of recognition of 2023 media releases, many well respected award shows such as the Golden Globes and the Emmy’s have been hosted this past month.

On January 7, 2024, the 81st Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and American television productions of 2023. This year’s ceremony was hosted by controversial comedian Jo Koy. The Globes saw their highest-ever ratings during the ceremony and was aired live on CBS, streamed live on Paramount+, and available on the CBS app. 

This was the first Golden Globes since the award presentation was previously run by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which was disbanded due to several scandals. Dick Clark Productions, which had long co-produced the program with the HFPA, purchased the Golden Globes assets. 

The Christopher Nolan film, Oppenheimer, won five Golden Globes on Sunday night, including best picture (drama), best director, best actor, best supporting actor, and best original score. 

With nine nominations, including the new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award and Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie leads the field. 

Not only did the television series Succession and The Crown earn nominations for Best Television Series – Drama, but their lead actors also did. 

Below is a list of the winners from the 2023 Golden Globes:

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture 

• Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture 

• Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” 

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture 

• Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, “Anatomy of a Fall” 

Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language 

• “Anatomy of a Fall” (France) 

Best Motion Picture — Animated 

• “The Boy and the Heron” 

Best Director — Motion Picture 

• Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” 

Best Original Song — Motion Picture 

• What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (from “Barbie”) 

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement 

• “Barbie” 

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

• “The Bear” 

Best Television Series – Drama 

• “Succession”  

Best Motion Picture — Drama 

• “Oppenheimer” 

The 75th Emmy Awards, hosted by Anthony Anderson, was televised on January 15th. Viewership reached an all time high compared to previous years, totaling up to 4.3 million United States watchers. 

The Bear, created by Christopher Storer, was the talk of the show, accumulating ten awards including best comedy series and best directing. 

Below are a list of the 2023 Emmy Award winners: 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series 

• Ayo Edebiri, The Bear.

Outstanding Leading Actress in a Comedy Series 

• Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary. 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Matthew Macfadyen, Succession.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear.

Outstanding Leading Actor in a Comedy Series 

• Jeremy Allen White, The Bear. 

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series 

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Niecy Nash-Betts, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

Outstanding Directing for Comedy Series

• Christopher Storer, The Bear.

Outstanding Writing for Comedy Series

• Christopher Storer, The Bear.

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

• Rupaul’s Drag Race.

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series 

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.

Outstanding Talk Series

• The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Lee Sungjin, Beef. 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird. 

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

• Jesse Armstrong, Succession. Connor’s Wedding. 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Lee Sungjin, Beef. The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain.

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

• Mark Mylod, Succession. Connor’s Wedding.

Outstanding Variety Special (Live) 

• Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium 

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Steven Yeun, Beef.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

• Ali Wong, Beef.

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

• Beef.

Governors Award

• Glaad. 

Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama Series

• Kieran Culkin, Succession.

Outstanding Lead Actress in Drama Series

• Sarah Snook, Succession.

Outstanding Comedy Series

• The Bear.

Outstanding Drama Series

• Succession.