Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation of Barbie received nine nominations at the 81st Golden Globes and ultimately won the prestigious Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award. This achievement speaks volumes to the success and impact that Barbie has had on the cinematic landscape, as it was a relatively new concept to adapt the iconic doll to the big screen. Margot Robbie's portrayal of Barbie has generated immense hype, positioning it as one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023.

Robbie, a versatile actor with six Golden Globe wins to her name, is certainly an accomplished artist. However, when it comes to the highest number of Golden Globe wins, Barbra Streisand remains almost unbeatable.

Streisand, a legendary singer and actress, has an illustrious career filled with numerous accolades. She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1968 for her role in Funny Girl and her second Academy Award in 1976 for writing the love theme from A Star Is Born, making her the first woman to be recognized as a composer. Streisand further solidified her place in history with her directorial effort in the 1983 film Yentl, becoming the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film.

Though Barbie fell short of surpassing Streisand's unbeatable record, its recognition at the Golden Globes is not to be underestimated. The film's extraordinary box office success, grossing over $1.03 billion globally, propelled it to become the highest-grossing domestic and global release of 2023 under the Warner Brothers label. Winning the inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award further solidified Barbie's status as a monumental cinematic accomplishment.

Greta Gerwig, the director of Barbie, gracefully accepted the award alongside Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Ryan Gosling.

Gerwig expressed her gratitude to all the individuals involved in the film, referring to them as "all the Barbies and Kens in front of and behind the screen." She commended the craftsmanship and passion that went into the production, highlighting her co-writer Noah Baumbach for showcasing his inner Barbie girl and applauding Gosling for fully embracing his role.

When it came to the category of the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award, Barbie triumphed over formidable contenders such as 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 Oppenheimer. The Golden Globe recognition further propelled Barbie's status as a groundbreaking and successful film that exceeded expectations.