The 82nd Golden Globes are set to be held on Jan. 5. The Golden Globes have been held at the glamorous Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA for the past six decades. Over the years, film and television’s biggest actors have gathered in CA to celebrate the achievements of the past year. Across decades the hotel’s international ballroom has hosted a lavish dinner for Hollywood’s biggest directors, artists and actors. This year, comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the awards. She is now the first woman to host the awards show solo. The Golden Globes has 27 categories ranging from comedies to horror films, as well as individual awards for categories such as best actor in a motion picture.
The night kicked off with Glaser’s monologue, poking fun at celebrities in the audience; her performance left the media with an overall pleasant reaction compared to last year’s controversial performance by comedian Jo Koy. Koys performance was filled with insensitive jokes surrounding the fan favorite Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, released in 2023. Although Glaser is already cemented in the comedy and acting world, Glaser’s ability to impress the crowd and media was a huge success for her career moving forward.
“I’m really excited to see her hosting this year’s golden globes. It’s really exciting to see a woman hosting the awards solo. It’s a big moment for women in the film world and Hollywood,” junior Jessica Johnson explained.
One of the most talked about and highly anticipated movies released this year, “Wicked”, a musical fantasy film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was nominated for four Golden Globes and won one award in cinematic and box office achievement. This category was added to the 2024 Golden globes ceremony and was awarded to the “Barbie” movie. This category recognizes films that grossed $150 million globally.
“I really liked watching the Wicked movie. I think all the actors really brought the movie to life and visually the movie was interesting to watch,” junior Ivy Agen explained.
For television, the critically acclaimed dark comedy show “Baby Reindeer” was nominated for three Golden Globes and won two in best television series, anthology series or television film and best supporting female actor on television for Jessica Gunning. Agen said she “loved watching the Netflix series Baby Reindeer.”
A key element to the Golden Globes is not only the film and television but also the art though fashion. The night begins with the nominees walking the red carpet, taking pictures and being interviewed by the media. A-list celebrities lit up the red carpet like actresses Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Demi Moore among many others. Johnson explained she is excited to see the fashion and over the top style the celebrities bring to the carpet.
This year’s Golden Globes wrapped up the film and television world of 2024 with a celebration and excitement for what’s to come this year. With many great successes and monumental moments for directors, actors and fans alike The night hosted by Nikki Glaser brought fashion, talent and success. The Golden Globes kicked off the new year to a great start.