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Main Winners:

1. Best Motion Picture – Drama: "Oppenheimer" emerged as a big winner, sweeping up awards including Best Director for Christopher Nolan and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Cillian Murphy.

2. Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: "Poor Things" won, with Emma Stone taking home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

3. Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Lily Gladstone for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon."

4. Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Paul Giamatti for "The Holdovers".

5. Best Television Series – Drama: HBO's "Succession," with Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook winning for their roles.

6. Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: "The Bear" on FX, with Jeremy Allen White winning for Best Actor.

In a humorous segment, Jo Koy masterfully delivered witty quips about "Oppenheimer" and Taylor Swift. Picture this scene: Jo Koy approaches the microphone, a playful smile on his lips, signaling the start of his comedic showcase. "So, I watched 'Oppenheimer' the other evening," he begins, a dramatic pause heightening the anticipation. "Halfway through, I couldn't help but wonder, 'Am I watching a film or sitting through a physics lecture?'" Laughter ripples through the audience. Seamlessly, he shifts gears, "And on the note of explosive hits, have you caught Taylor Swift's latest tune? It's got such a vibe that even the subatomic particles in 'Oppenheimer' are grooving to it!" The audience roars delightfully, thoroughly enjoying his playful digs at the night's celebrated film and the pop superstar's catchy melodies.

Jo Koy then questioned the event's timing following a football doubleheader, drawing a humorous comparison. "The main difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? I promise we get far fewer shots of Taylor Swift here," he joked, alluding to Swift's relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. The camera panned to Taylor Swift as if on cue, capturing her calmly sipping her drink, a picture of stoicism.

Shifting the tone, Koy also addressed the evening's diversity or lack thereof. Reflecting on "Killers of the Flower Moon," he remarked, "It taught me something profound – White people took everything. It's not just a majority; it's everything – the land, the oil, even the premise of this movie," he observed, a hint of serious undertone to his humor. Glancing around, he added, "Just look around; the room's white tonight." His comments, while humorous, brought a moment of reflection to an otherwise light-hearted evening.

William Belleau, Tatanka Means, Yancy Redcorn, Janae Collins, Jillian Dion, Cara Jade Myers, Tantoo Cardinal, Talee Redcorn ~ photo by Pat Krause

The joke comes as the Golden Globes still work to overcome a scandal that surfaced in 2021 when the Los Angeles Times documented the lack of Black members within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which presented the awards, and potential ethical transgressions related to the oversized influence of its then-roster of 87 international journalists.

This playful mix of cinematic achievements and comedic entertainment made the 2024 Golden Globes a night to remember. The event celebrated the year's best in film and television and is a testament to the enduring power of humor and storytelling in bringing people together.