BEVERLY HILLS, California, Jan 5 (Reuters) – “Shogun,” FX’s historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama television series trophy at Sunday’s Golden Globes Awards ceremony and “Hacks,” known for its complex female stand-up comedian, claimed the best comedy win.
A tale of political machinations, “Shogun,” also won best female and male acting awards for first-time winners Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada.
“Thank you for everyone that has been in my life. All of you have brought me here,” Sanada said following his win.
“For the young actors and creators in the world, believe in yourself and never give up,” he added.
The series won four awards in total, including the best supporting male actor for first-time Globe winner Tadanobu Asano who plays Kashigi Yabushige, the Lord of Izu.
“Shogun” follows the character Lord Yoshii Toranag, played by Sanada, as he discovers secrets that can help him destroy his enemies.
“Hacks” took home two awards, including best female actor in a comedy for Jean Smart who plays stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in the Max series.
Item 1 of 4 Anna Sawai poses with the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama Award for “Shogun” at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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“I never thought I’d be so happy to be called a hack,” she said during her acceptance speech.
Other noteworthy winners included “Baby Reindeer” from Netflix for best limited series or anthology.
“People were crying out for something that kind of spoke to the kind of painful inconsistencies of being human,” Richard Gadd, who plays stalker victim Donny Dunn, said while accepting the award.
Jessica Gunning won best female supporting actor for her role in “Baby Reindeer” as stalker Martha Scott.
Colin Farrell also took home the award for best male actor in a limited series or anthology for his role as villain Oswald Cobb in Max’s “The Penguin.”
In 2023, Eldridge Industries purchased the Golden Globe assets with Dick Clark Productions (DCP), and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – which was criticized for a lack of diversity and ethical lapses in its stewardship of the awards – was shut down as a consequence.
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Reporting by Danielle Broadway and Lisa Richwine; Editing by Mary Milliken and Himani Sarkar
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Danielle Broadway covers topics that range from film premieres, celebrity news, Hollywood legal proceedings, theater, press junkets, enterprise stories and more at Thomson Reuters. She has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English Literature from Cal State Long Beach and previously worked at the Los Angeles Times and freelanced at Teen Vogue, USA Today, Black Girl Nerds and other outlets. Danielle won an LA Press Club award for her Los Angeles Times cover story about South Los Angeles representation in the show “Insecure” and is a GLAAD Media Award nominee for her work on the PBS series “Subcultured” episode about the gay rodeo. She is a member of the African American Film Critics Association, Critics Choice Association, LA Press Club and GALECA (LGBTQ+ Critics).
