Golden Globes Gala
Celebrating the pinnacle of cinematic and television achievement from 1988.
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Event Overview
Date & Venue
The 46th Golden Globe Awards ceremony, recognizing excellence in film and television for the year 1988, convened on January 28, 1989. The prestigious event was hosted at the renowned Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.[1]
Esteemed Hosts
The evening's proceedings were expertly guided by the charismatic duo of George Hamilton and Joan Collins, ensuring a blend of glamour and engaging commentary throughout the ceremony.
Key Accolades
Best Film: Drama
The coveted award for Best Motion Picture โ Drama was presented to Rain Man, a powerful portrayal of sibling relationships and autism.
Best Film: Musical or Comedy
In the Musical or Comedy category, Working Girl took home the top prize, celebrated for its sharp wit and commentary on ambition in the workplace.
Best Drama Series
The critically acclaimed series thirtysomething was honored as the Best Television Series โ Drama, recognized for its realistic depiction of the lives of baby boomers.
Best Comedy Series
The Wonder Years captured the award for Best Television Series โ Musical or Comedy, lauded for its nostalgic and heartwarming look at adolescence in the 1960s.
Film Achievements
Top Film Honors
The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across various film categories. Rain Man secured the Best Motion Picture โ Drama award, while Working Girl triumphed in the Musical or Comedy category.
Leading Performances
Dustin Hoffman earned Best Actor for his transformative role in Rain Man. The Best Actress award for Drama saw an unprecedented three-way tie between Jodie Foster (The Accused), Shirley MacLaine (Madame Sousatzka), and Sigourney Weaver (Gorillas in the Mist). Tom Hanks won Best Actor for his charming performance in Big, and Melanie Griffith took home Best Actress for Working Girl.
Supporting Roles
Martin Landau was recognized as Best Supporting Actor for Tucker: The Man and His Dream. In a remarkable feat, Sigourney Weaver also won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Working Girl, making her the first actress to win two Golden Globes in the same year.
Detailed Film Awards
Best Motion Picture
The competition for Best Motion Picture was fierce, highlighting the diverse cinematic landscape of 1988.
Best Performances
Individual acting accolades recognized outstanding contributions across genres.
Supporting Roles & Craft
Awards for supporting performances and key creative contributions.
Television Excellence
Best Television Series
The drama category recognized thirtysomething, while the musical or comedy award went to The Wonder Years.
Leading TV Performances
Ron Perlman won Best Actor in a Drama Series for Beauty and the Beast, and Jill Eikenberry took Best Actress for L.A. Law. For Musical or Comedy Series, Michael J. Fox won Best Actor for Family Ties, and Candice Bergen won Best Actress for Murphy Brown.
Miniseries & Supporting Roles
War and Remembrance was named Best Miniseries or Television Film. Barry Bostwick and John Gielgud shared the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film for their work on War and Remembrance. Katherine Helmond won Best Supporting Actress for Who's the Boss?.
Detailed TV Awards
Best Series & Miniseries
The top television series and films were honored.
Best TV Performances
Individual acting awards for television.
Special Honors
Cecil B. DeMille Award
The prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, was presented to the legendary Doris Day.
Miss Golden Globe
The honor of Miss Golden Globe was bestowed upon Kyle Atletter, daughter of actors Frank Aletter and Lee Meriwether, continuing a tradition of emerging talent.
Awards Statistics
Film Nominations & Wins
Analysis of the nominations and wins highlights the most recognized films of the year.
Television Nominations & Wins
The television landscape was dominated by several key series and films.
Distinguished Presenters
Notable Figures
A constellation of stars graced the stage to present awards, adding to the night's glamour.
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