In a historic win, the Warner Bros. film “Barbie” has clinched the first-ever Golden Globe for its outstanding success at the box office. The film, already crowned as the highest-grossing release of 2023 both domestically and globally, now adds a prestigious trophy to its collection, sealing its dominance in theaters.
The Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, saw Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell also honored with a Golden Globe for their contribution to the film’s soundtrack. Their song, “What Was I Made For”, was a standout hit from the “Barbie” soundtrack.
Greta Gerwig, accepting the award alongside the film’s producers and stars Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Ryan Gosling, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the production, acknowledging the collective effort of both the Barbies and Kens in front of and behind the screen. Gerwig described the film as “the greatest, most joyful show of craftsmanship and passion” she has ever witnessed.
Special mentions were made as Gerwig thanked her partner and co-writer Noah Baumbach for embracing his inner Barbie girl, while Margot Robbie gave a shout-out to Ryan Gosling for going “full-beach” in his role. The team’s camaraderie and dedication were evident in their acceptance speeches.
For Warner Bros., this Golden Globe victory marks another triumph for “Barbie,” which has raked in an impressive $636 million in North America and a staggering $1.4 billion worldwide. Not only is it the studio’s best-grossing release to date, but it also ranks as the 11th-highest-grossing film of all time domestically.
“Barbie” faced stiff competition, surpassing seven other nominees, including major titles like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’, ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’, ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’, and its meme-friendly sister film ‘Oppenheimer,’ which premiered on the same day as Greta Gerwig’s hot pink comedy.
Leading the evening with a whopping 10 nominations across various categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Actress for Margot Robbie, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and three Best Original Song nominations, “Barbie” was undeniably the star of the show at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. The film’s victory cements its place as a cinematic phenomenon and a box office powerhouse, leaving an indelible mark in the history of film accolades.
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