Columbia Alumni Shine in 2024 Golden Globe Nominations; Several Winners Announced
Update: January 8, 2024
Barbie, directed and co-written by alum Greta Gerwig (BC '06), was one of the winners at last night's Golden Globe Awards. The film took home the inaugural award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. In accepting the award, star and producer Margot Robbie thanked the Golden Globes for "creating an award that celebrates movie fans."
This new award wasn't the only Columbia win of the night. Barbie was also recognize when Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?" took home the award for Best Original Song; and Paul Giamatti, the star of The Holdovers—written by David Hemingson (LAW '90)—won the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, in the Musical or Comedy category.
In the Television categories, Succession—which boasts alums Scott Ferguson '90 as Executive Producer, Shari Springer Berman '95 as Director, and Robert Pulcini '94 as Director—was a major winner, taking home the award for Best Television Series in the category of Drama. Several of the actors claimed awards as well, including the awards for Best Performance by a Female Actor in the Drama category, Best Performance by a Male Actor in the Drama category, and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television.
The Bear, which features alum Ebon Moss-Bachrach (CC'99) as the messy but always lovable Richie, made some waves as well, taking home the award for Best Television Series in the Musical or Comedy category, as well as both major acting awards, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy) and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy).
See a full list of 2024 Golden Globe winners here.
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Original, January 4, 2024:
Nominations for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards were announced in December, with a roster that includes several works involving Columbia alumni. This year celebrates the 81st presentation of the Golden Globe Awards.
The nominees were chosen by 95 Hollywood Foreign Press Association members and 310 international journalists, aiming to honor excellence in filmmaking and draw widespread public attention to the finest in movies and television. This edition of the awards show introduces several significant changes. Now, each category includes six nominees, expanded from the previous five. Furthermore, the Globes have added two new awards to acknowledge achievements in box office success and stand-up comedy performances.
The 81st Golden Globe Award winners will be revealed at a ceremony scheduled for January 7, 2024, broadcast from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
See below for a list of Columbia nominees.
Films
Past Lives
Celine Song '14, Writer and Director
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.
The film and Song herself have been nominated in several categories, including Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture in the Drama category, and Best Motion Picture in the Non-English Language category. Song's work has been recognized with a nomination for Best Director of a Motion Picture. Actress Greta Lee, who portrays Nora, has been nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture in the Drama category.
Wish
Jennifer Lee '05, Writer
A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.
Wish has been nominated for Best Animated Motion Picture.
Barbie
Greta Gerwig (BC '06), Director and Co-Writer
Hari Nef (CC '15), Actor
Ana Cruz Kayne (BC '07), Actor
Kate McKinnon (CC '06), Actor
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
Barbie has garnered nominations for Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture and three nominations for Best Original Song in the Motion Picture category. Gerwig's work has been acknowledged with a nomination for Best Director of a Motion Picture. The film's actors have also earned accolades with nominations for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture (Ryan Gosling) and for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category (Margot Robbie). Barbie is also nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
The Holdovers
David Hemingson (LAW '90), Writer
A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go.
The Holdovers has been nominated for Best Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category. Paul Giamatti, who plays Paul Hunham, has been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category. Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Mary Lamb, earned a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn '95, Writer and Director
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own—a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Television Series
Only Murders in the Building
Chris Teague '06, Director of Photography and Director
Cherien Dabis '04, Director
Jamie Babbit (BC '93), Director
Ben Philippe (CC '11), Writer
The third season of Only Murders in the Building picks up where the second season left off: with a death. It sets off an investigation that revolves around Broadway. This season also features Meryl Streep as another actor in the Broadway production, Jesse Williams as a documentarian, and Ashley Park as a Broadway ingenue.
Only Murders in the Building has earned several nominations. It is in the running for Best Television Series in the Musical or Comedy category. The show's cast has been recognized extensively, with Meryl Streep earning a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, and Selena Gomez earning a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series in the Musical or Comedy category. Additionally, the actors Martin Short and Steve Martin, who play Oliver Putnam and Charles-Haden Savage respectively, have both been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series in the Musical or Comedy category.
Shrinking
James Ponsoldt '05, Executive Producer and Director
A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people's lives—including his own.
Actor Jason Segel, who portrays the main character in the series, has been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series in the Musical or Comedy category.
Yellowjackets
Ashley Lyle ’07, Creator
A wildly talented high school girls' soccer team becomes the unlucky survivor of a plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness.
Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci has been nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television for her portrayal of Adult Misty.
Daisy Jones & the Six
William Graham '06, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Director
James Ponsoldt '05, Executive Producer and Writer
Daisy Jones & the Six follows a rock band in the 1970s, from their rise in the LA music scene to becoming one of the most famous bands in the world, and explores the reason behind their split at the height of their success.
Daisy Jones & The Six has been nominated for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. In the acting categories, Riley Keough has been nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor for playing the character of Daisy Jones, while Sam Claflin, who plays Billy Dunne, has been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television.
Succession
Scott Ferguson '90, Executive Producer
Shari Springer Berman '95, Director
Robert Pulcini '94, Director
The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
Succession has garnered significant acclaim with multiple nominations. The series is vying for Best Television Series in the Drama category. J. Smith-Cameron has been nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television for her portrayal of Gerri, while Sarah Snook, who plays Shiv Roy, has been nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series in the Drama category. The actors Matthew Macfadyen (Tom Wambsgans), Alan Ruck (Connor Roy) and Alexander Skarsgård (Lukas Mattson), compete for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television. Brian Cox (Logan Roy), Jeremy Strong (Kendall Roy) and Kieran Culkin (Roman Roy) have been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series—Drama category.
Fellow Travelers
Ron Nyswaner '81, Creator and Showrunner
Fellow Travelers is a decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, two political staffers who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
Fellow Travelers is nominated for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Additionally, Matt Bomer’s performance in the series has been acknowledged with a nomination for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television.
The Bear
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (CC'99), Actor
Carmen Berzatto returns home to Chicago after a stint in the fine dining world in this award-winning dramedy. This year, the second season saw the characters ascend to new heights, an oddball team struggling to make something special from the ruins of their run-down sandwich shop.
The Bear is nominated for Best Television Series in the category Musical or Comedy. Columbia College alum Moss-Barchrach is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, while others in the cast are nominated for acting awards as well, including Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series in the category Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series in the category Musical or Comedy.