Barbie, the iconic doll, won the esteemed Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award at the 81st Golden Globes Awards, held on January 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California. This year, the prestigious award show introduced the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category, recognizing Barbie's tremendous success at the box office. The film, featuring Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, grossed a staggering $1.4 billion worldwide.
Barbie faced tough competition in the category, with other notable contenders such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, John Wick: Chapter 4, Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One, Oppenheimer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros, and Taylor Swift: The Ears Tour.
However, Barbie emerged victorious, solidifying its undeniable popularity.
During the acceptance speech, Margot Robbie, who played the lead role and executive produced Barbie the Movie, dedicated the first-ever Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award to moviegoers worldwide. Using her platform, she expressed gratitude to everyone who visited theaters to experience the cinematic journey of Barbie, acknowledging their crucial contribution to the film's success.
Additionally, Greta Gerwig, the writer and director of the film, extended her gratitude to both the cast and crew, recognizing their efforts in bringing the enchanting world of Barbie to life.
She hailed the movie as a captivating display of craftsmanship and passion, claiming it to be the greatest and most joyous production she had witnessed.
Barbie's triumph at the Golden Globes comes as no surprise, particularly in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. The fantasy film, revolving around the beloved toy dolls Barbie and Ken, amassed an astounding $1.4 billion in global box office revenue, solidifying its position as one of the biggest films of the year.