The 78th Golden Globes Awards was held virtually from New York City and Los Angeles on 28 February.
The big winner of the night was "Nomadland" which took home two awards. It won the best film drama award, with director Chloé Zhao becoming the first woman to win the directing Globe since 1984. "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" also claimed two honours. One for Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture and another for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
List of other notable winners
- Chadwick Boseman won a posthumous Golden Globe for best actor for his performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom".
- Rosamund Pike won best actress in a comed for "I care a lot".
- Andra Day won best actress in a drama for "The United States vs. Billie Holiday".
- Anya Taylor-Joy took home the award for best actress in a limited series thanks to the Netflix sensation "The Queen's Gambit".
- Aaron Sorkin added a third Golden Globe to his collection for best screenplay. This time, for the "The Trial of the Chicago 7".
© REUTERS / Cindy Ord/NBCMichael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones pose in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones pose in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Peter Kramer/NBCBen Stiller jokes as he eats bread shaped like a Golden Globe trophy in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
Ben Stiller jokes as he eats bread shaped like a Golden Globe trophy in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
© AP Photo / Chris PizzelloDuncan McKenzie-McHarg of Celebro Media reports from outside the 78th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, Sunday, 28 February 2021, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Duncan McKenzie-McHarg of Celebro Media reports from outside the 78th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, Sunday, 28 February 2021, in Beverly Hills, California.
© REUTERS / Christopher Polk/NBCActress Angela Bassett is seen in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Actress Angela Bassett is seen in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Rich Polk/NBCAwkwafina in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Awkwafina in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© AFP 2023 / HFPASean Penn presents an award during the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on 28 February 2021. Usually a star-packed, laid-back party that draws Tinseltown's biggest names to a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom, this pandemic edition was broadcast from two scaled-down venues, with frontline and essential workers among the few in attendance.
Sean Penn presents an award during the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on 28 February 2021. Usually a star-packed, laid-back party that draws Tinseltown's biggest names to a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom, this pandemic edition was broadcast from two scaled-down venues, with frontline and essential workers among the few in attendance.
© REUTERS / Christopher Polk/NBCGillian Anderson is seen in this handout photo after winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role for "The Crown" at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Gillian Anderson is seen in this handout photo after winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role for "The Crown" at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Rich Polk/NBCKristen Wiig (L) and Annie Mumolo in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Kristen Wiig (L) and Annie Mumolo in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Todd Williamson/NBCActress Sofia Carson poses in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Actress Sofia Carson poses in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Peter Kramer/NBCRosie Perez presents Anya Taylor-Joy with the Best Actress - Television Motion Picture award for "The Queen's Gambit," in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
Rosie Perez presents Anya Taylor-Joy with the Best Actress - Television Motion Picture award for "The Queen's Gambit," in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in New York, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Rich Polk/NBC Gal Gadot in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Gal Gadot in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Todd Williamson/NBCActress Cynthia Erivo poses in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Actress Cynthia Erivo poses in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / NBC Actress Kate Hudson in a handout screen grab from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Actress Kate Hudson in a handout screen grab from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Christopher Polk/NBCActress Salma Hayek walks on stage in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Actress Salma Hayek walks on stage in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / NBC Hosts Tina Fey (L) and Amy Poehler (R) are seen in this handout screen grab from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Hosts Tina Fey (L) and Amy Poehler (R) are seen in this handout screen grab from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Todd Williamson/NBC Margot Robbie poses in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Margot Robbie poses in a handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© REUTERS / Christopher Polk/NBCRenee Zellweger announces the late Chadwick Boseman as winner of the Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama award for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
Renee Zellweger announces the late Chadwick Boseman as winner of the Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama award for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" in this handout photo from the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, 28 February 2021.
© AFP 2023 / Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for HFPAChristopher Meloni and daughter Sophia Meloni attend the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Rainbow Room on 28 February 2021 in New York City.
Christopher Meloni and daughter Sophia Meloni attend the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Rainbow Room on 28 February 2021 in New York City.