Golden Globes 2024 live: Awards show sees huge ratings boost with controversial host
Annual ceremony returned in its usual Sunday slot, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
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The Golden Globes returned with a blowout, star-studded ceremony on Sunday (7 January) night.
The annual, Beverly Hills-based awards show has been obscured in recent years after a 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation revealed that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (the awards’ voting body) did not have a single Black member.
However, this year, the Globes were back in their usual Sunday slot on CBS and hoping to regain viewers. Broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, A-listers including Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Kylie Jenner brought some much-needed stardust to the beleaguered show.
Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things and Anatomy of a Fall were among the films to earn multiple awards. Christopher Nolan won his first Globe following six nominations while Barbie was surprisingly pipped to Best Picture in the Musical/Comedy category Poor Things.
Meanwhile, Beef, The Bear and Succession were the big winners in the TV categories.
Follow along for live updates below.
Why were the 2022 Golden Globes boycotted by major stars?
Up until 2023, the Golden Globe Awards were run by a parent organisation called the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
However, in 2021 a Los Angeles Times exposé accused the HFPA of a lack of diversity in its voting membership as well as “ethical lapses” in its business conduct. At the time, the organisation did not have a single Black member.
It was accused of a “culture of corruption”, where companies were allegedly able to buy nominations or wins.
As a result, more than 100 public relations firms announced they would no longer work with the Globes, and stars such as Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson condemned the HFPA. Cruise handed back his three trophies and Johannsson urged a boycott and recalled facing “sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment”.
The broadcast for 2022 was cancelled and the awards went ahead without any big stars in attendance to present or collect the prizes.
In June 2023, California’s attorney general approved a plan to dissolve the Hollywood Foreign Press Association entirely – a radical move which many hope is a good indicator for the future of diversity and fairness conversations in entertainment going forward.
A look back at the best dressed at the 2023 Golden Globes
Who doesn’t love playing fashion police? The red carpets of award shows are the most exciting element for many, and 2024’s ceremony will surely bring a fun selection of looks to critique from the comfort of our sofas.
Here’s a look back at the heavy hitters from last year’s event, from Billy Porter to Lily James:
The best-dressed stars on the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet
All the red carpet looks at the 2023 Golden Globes
The 2024 Golden Globe nominations in full
Here’s your rundown of the awards set to be handed out later tonight at this year’s Golden Globes:
The full list of Golden Globe winners 2024 – updating live
The victorious movies, TV shows and actors are about to be announced in Hollywood
WATCH: The Independent's Chief Culture Reporter Jacob Stolworthy discusses Golden Globes
The best dressed stars on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet
Attendees have started arriving on the red carpet at the iconic Beverly Hilton hotel ahead of the 81st annual Golden Globes.
For all of the latest on this year’s red carpet trends, follow along with The Independent’s best dressed list.
Golden Globes 2024: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
All the red carpet looks at the 2024 Golden Globes
What the stars are wearing
Leah Talabi went with a long white dress with a high slit and midsection cut-out. The young filmmaker paired the stunning piece with a diamond encrusted choker necklace and matching open-toe heels.
Golden Globes 2024: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
All the red carpet looks at the 2024 Golden Globes
Who will win and who should win at tonight’s Golden Globes?
It’s nearly showtime – have you made your winner predictions yet?
If not, take a look at Adam White’s cheatsheet of what should – and will – win at tonight’s Golden Globes:
Golden Globes 2024: Who will win and who should win
Adam White has skimmed the major categories of the most chaotic ceremony in awards season to determine which films and TV shows will reign supreme
Red for the red carpet
Zuri Hall matched the red carpet with a ruby gown that looked like an ode to old Hollywood, adding a tinted lip and wavy hairdo. Two large bows lined the back, twisting the fabric down to the train.
Follow along as The Independent’s Kaleigh Werner reports on all of the best-dressed stars on this year’s red carpet.
Golden Globes 2024: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
All the red carpet looks at the 2024 Golden Globes
The Independent is ready and waiting at The Beverly Hilton
Hi everyone! I’m finally situated in the Beverly Hilton’s media centre after a classic credentials kerfuffle (bet DiCaprio doesn’t have to deal with this). I’ll be here all night to bring you live updates as well as greet the winners of each award as they come backstage to speak to the press.
Stay tuned and thanks for joining us!
What’s in the $500,000 luxury Golden Globes goodie bags?
As if attending a swanky party with your fellow Hollywood stars weren’t enough, the attendees of this year’s Golden Globes will also get to go home with a bagful of treats worth around half a million dollars.
But what’s inside? Here’s a peek:
What’s in the $500,000 luxury Golden Globes goodie bags
Winners and presenters are set to receive unprecedentedly luxurious gift bags at the 2024 Golden Globes
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