Trust Us! No BEEF with These 2024 Golden Globe Award Winners
Netflix took home five awards, as BEEF stole the show
The 81st Golden Globes may be over, but the echoes of genuine human connection linger. Award season started not with a roar, but with a chorus of thanks, as actors and creators acknowledged not just themselves, but the very real forces that brought their work to life.
Take "BEEF," the gritty, darkly comedic miniseries that dominated the television categories. When accepting the "Best Limited Series" award, writer and director Lee Sung Jin made a surprising turn. Instead of thanking his cast and crew, he paused, eyes twinkling, and said, "I'd be remiss not to thank that driver."
Yes, that driver. The real-life road rage incident that sparked the idea for "BEEF." With a wry smile, Jin addressed the anonymous inspiration, "Sir, I hope you honk and yell and inspire others for years to come."
Netflix emerged victorious, nabbing five awards. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun squashed their on-screen BEEF, each winning for their roles in the limited series. Wong made history as the first Asian-American actress to win in that category.
Elizabeth Debicki's portrayal of Princess Diana in "The Crown" earned her a well-deserved crown of her own, while Ricky Gervais' fearlessly funny stand-up special, "Armageddon," snagged him one too.
It was a moment of pure authenticity, a reminder that art often springs from the messy, unpredictable tapestry of life. Jin's gratitude went beyond the usual industry names, weaving the very grit of reality into the fabric of his acceptance speech.
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