Killers of the Flower Moon Lily Gladstone Makes History Golden Globes Win

Lily Gladstone makes history as the first Indigenous actress to win at the 2024 Golden Globes. Her emotional speech resonates.

Lily Gladstone made history at the 2024 Golden Globes, taking home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon. Her win is particularly significant as she is the first Indigenous winner in this category. In her acceptance speech, Gladstone expressed her gratitude to the Blackfeet community that raised her and encouraged her to keep going. She emphasized that her win belongs to all the Indigenous women and men who lived and died during the Reign of Terror, the emotional core of the film.

Gladstone's nomination itself was historic, as she was the first Indigenous nominee for this particular category. She shared her deep gratitude for the Osage Nation and all the cast and crew who contributed to bringing the story to life. Her nomination put a spotlight on the memory of Mollie Burkhart and all the Osage women and men who lived and died during the Reign of Terror.

The other nominees in the category included Carey Mulligan, Sandra Hüller, Annette Bening, Greta Lee, and Cailee Spaeny. Gladstone's win and nomination are a significant moment in the history of the Golden Globes, highlighting the importance of representation and diversity in the film industry.