The 81st Golden Globe Awards was a star-studded event held at The Beverly Hilton, with renowned celebrities and directors in attendance. Among them was the talented Margot Robbie, who starred in the highly anticipated film Barbie. The host for the evening was the hilarious Jo Koy.

The awards night, a significant event in Hollywood, drew an impressive array of celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Florence Pugh, Angela Bassett, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Dua Lipa. Many films were recognized with nominations in various categories, but it was Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's Barbie that led the pack with nine nominations apiece.

Despite the anticipation surrounding Barbie, the film was snubbed at the Golden Globe Awards 2024, losing out in all major categories to Oppenheimer and Poor Things. Greta Gerwig's Barbie had been nominated for Best Comedy or Musical, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, Original Song, Margot Robbie for Actress in a Comedy or Musical, Screenplay, Ryan Gosling for Supporting Actor, and others. However, the film managed to secure two wins.

Barbie received the first-ever Golden Globes Cinematic and Box-Office Achievement Honor, recognizing its success at the box office.

Additionally, the film won the award for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie, with music and lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell. Unfortunately, the film fell short in the highly coveted category of Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical), losing to Emma Stone's Poor Things.

The limited success at the Golden Globe Awards was a disappointment for the filmmakers and the cast, considering Barbie's status as one of the top-grossing films of the year, raking in an impressive $1.44 billion globally. However, the evening belonged to Oppenheimer, which took home multiple awards including Best Original Score, Best Direction, Best Actor in Drama, and Best Supporting Actor.