Adele, Barbra Streisand, John Legend.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage (2); Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Steve Granitz/WireImage (2); Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Though theGolden Globe Awardscelebrate achievements in film and television, several singers have taken home the coveted trophy for their talents. Noted vocalists such asJohn Legend,AdeleandSam Smithhave won for their singing, while the likes ofLady Gaga,CherandBarbra Streisandhave also managed to snag trophies for their acting (and even directing) abilities.Below, check out the singers who have previously won Golden Globes, asFantasia BarrinoandSelena Gomezeach look to win their first this weekend for performances inThe Color PurpleandOnly Murders in the Building,respectively.
Though theGolden Globe Awardscelebrate achievements in film and television, several singers have taken home the coveted trophy for their talents. Noted vocalists such asJohn Legend,AdeleandSam Smithhave won for their singing, while the likes ofLady Gaga,CherandBarbra Streisandhave also managed to snag trophies for their acting (and even directing) abilities.
Below, check out the singers who have previously won Golden Globes, asFantasia BarrinoandSelena Gomezeach look to win their first this weekend for performances inThe Color PurpleandOnly Murders in the Building,respectively.
01of 21AdeleAdele.Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversalAdelewon the Golden Globe for best original song for “Skyfall,” off the 2012 James Bond film of the same name.
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Adele
Adele.Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal
Adelewon the Golden Globe for best original song for “Skyfall,” off the 2012 James Bond film of the same name.
02of 21PrincePrince.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyThe artist known asPrincewon a Golden Globe for his contributions to theHappy Feetsoundtrack. The “Purple Rain” crooner took home the best original song trophy for “The Song of the Heart” in 2007. He was previously nominated in the same category for “When Doves Cry” back in 1985.
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Prince
Prince.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
The artist known asPrincewon a Golden Globe for his contributions to theHappy Feetsoundtrack. The “Purple Rain” crooner took home the best original song trophy for “The Song of the Heart” in 2007. He was previously nominated in the same category for “When Doves Cry” back in 1985.
03of 21Lady GagaLady Gaga.Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversalMother MonsterLady Gagais a two-time Golden Globe winner. Her first win came in 2016 when she snagged the trophy for her thespian skills as Elizabeth inAmerican Horror Story: Hotel.She won again in 2016 for her vocals on “Shallow” the original song fromA Star Is Born.
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga.Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal
Mother MonsterLady Gagais a two-time Golden Globe winner. Her first win came in 2016 when she snagged the trophy for her thespian skills as Elizabeth inAmerican Horror Story: Hotel.She won again in 2016 for her vocals on “Shallow” the original song fromA Star Is Born.
04of 21Jon BatisteJon Batistes.Frazer Harrison/GettyThe supremely talented musician Jon Batiste took home the gold on his first nomination, winning best original score - motion picture along with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for 2020’sSoul.
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Jon Batiste
Jon Batistes.Frazer Harrison/Getty
The supremely talented musician Jon Batiste took home the gold on his first nomination, winning best original score - motion picture along with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for 2020’sSoul.
05of 21U2U2.Steve Granitz/WireImageThe legendary band U2 holds two Golden Globes in the best original song - motion picture category. Their first win was in 2003 for “The Hands That Built America” from theGangs of New Yorksoundtrack; the second was in 2014 for “Ordinary Love” from theMandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
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U2
U2.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Steve Granitz/WireImage
The legendary band U2 holds two Golden Globes in the best original song - motion picture category. Their first win was in 2003 for “The Hands That Built America” from theGangs of New Yorksoundtrack; the second was in 2014 for “Ordinary Love” from theMandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
06of 21Billie Eilish and Finneas O’ConnellBillie Eilish and Finneas.Toni Anne Barson/WireImageBillie Eilishand her big brother/musical collaboratorFinneas O’Connellare top contenders for best original song at this year’s show forBarbie’s “What Was I Made For?”, but it’s not their first time in the category. The musical siblings previously won in the same category for the James Bond theme “No Time to Die” in 2022.
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
Billie Eilish and Finneas.Toni Anne Barson/WireImage
Billie Eilishand her big brother/musical collaboratorFinneas O’Connellare top contenders for best original song at this year’s show forBarbie’s “What Was I Made For?”, but it’s not their first time in the category. The musical siblings previously won in the same category for the James Bond theme “No Time to Die” in 2022.
07of 21Lionel RichieLionel Richie.Eric McCandless/ABC via GettyA two-time nominee,Lionel Richiewon his Golden Globe in 1986 for “Say You, Say Me,” the title song fromWhite Nights. He andDiana Rosswere previously nominated in 1981 for “Endless Love” from the Franco Zeffirelli film of the same name.
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Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty
Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty
A two-time nominee,Lionel Richiewon his Golden Globe in 1986 for “Say You, Say Me,” the title song fromWhite Nights. He andDiana Rosswere previously nominated in 1981 for “Endless Love” from the Franco Zeffirelli film of the same name.
08of 21Carly SimonCarly Simon.Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagicAnother icon who snagged the top prize the first time she was nominated,Carly Simontook home the trophy for best original song - motion picture for “Let the River Run” from the film,Working Girl.
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Carly Simon
Carly Simon.Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagic
Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagic
Another icon who snagged the top prize the first time she was nominated,Carly Simontook home the trophy for best original song - motion picture for “Let the River Run” from the film,Working Girl.
09of 21John Legend & CommonJohn Legend and Common.George Pimentel/WireImageMusiciansJohn Legendand Common won in 2015 for “Glory,” the theme song from Ava DuVernay’sSelma.
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John Legend & Common
John Legend and Common.George Pimentel/WireImage
George Pimentel/WireImage
MusiciansJohn Legendand Common won in 2015 for “Glory,” the theme song from Ava DuVernay’sSelma.
10of 21Sam SmithSam Smith.Steve Granitz/WireImageLike their fellow countrywoman Adele,Sam Smithwon their Golden Globe for their contribution to a Bond film. The English singer took home the top prize for “Writing’s on the Wall,” which was the theme song for 2015’sSpectre.
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Sam Smith
Sam Smith.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Like their fellow countrywoman Adele,Sam Smithwon their Golden Globe for their contribution to a Bond film. The English singer took home the top prize for “Writing’s on the Wall,” which was the theme song for 2015’sSpectre.
11of 21Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen.Steve Granitz/WireImageAlong with his 20 Grammys,Bruce Springsteenis also a holder of two Golden Globes. The Boss first won for best original song - motion picture back in 1994 for “Street of Philadelphia” off thePhiladelphiasoundtrack. He won again in the same category again in 2009 for “The Wrestler.” Springsteen (withwife Patti Scialfa) is nominated again this year for “Addicted to Love” fromShe Came to Me.
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Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Along with his 20 Grammys,Bruce Springsteenis also a holder of two Golden Globes. The Boss first won for best original song - motion picture back in 1994 for “Street of Philadelphia” off thePhiladelphiasoundtrack. He won again in the same category again in 2009 for “The Wrestler.” Springsteen (withwife Patti Scialfa) is nominated again this year for “Addicted to Love” fromShe Came to Me.
12of 21StingSting.Trench Shore/WireImageStinghas been nominated in the best original song - motion picture category four times. He won on his third nomination for “Until…,” the theme song from 2002’sKate & Leopold.
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Sting
Sting.Trench Shore/WireImage
Trench Shore/WireImage
Stinghas been nominated in the best original song - motion picture category four times. He won on his third nomination for “Until…,” the theme song from 2002’sKate & Leopold.
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Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
14of 21Bob DylanBob Dylan.Kevin Mazur/WireImageBob Dylanwon in 2001 for best original song - motion picture category for “Things Have Changed,” which was part of theWonder Boyssoundtrack.
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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Bob Dylanwon in 2001 for best original song - motion picture category for “Things Have Changed,” which was part of theWonder Boyssoundtrack.
15of 21Stevie WonderStevie Wonder.Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesIn 2017, “Isn’t She Lovely” singerStevie Wonderadded to his long list of accolades with a best original song - motion picture win.Wonder— along with Ryan Tedder and Francis Starlight — won for “Faith” off theSingsoundtrack.
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Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder.Mike Coppola/Getty Images
In 2017, “Isn’t She Lovely” singerStevie Wonderadded to his long list of accolades with a best original song - motion picture win.Wonder— along with Ryan Tedder and Francis Starlight — won for “Faith” off theSingsoundtrack.
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Cher
Cher.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
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Andra Day
Andra Day.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
18of 21Mick Jagger & Dave StewartMick Jagger and David A. Stewart.Kevin Winter/GettyMick Jaggerand Dave Stewart won best original song - motion picture for “Old Habits Die Hard” in 2004, from the movieAlfie.
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Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart
Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Mick Jaggerand Dave Stewart won best original song - motion picture for “Old Habits Die Hard” in 2004, from the movieAlfie.
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Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond.Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
20of 21Isaac HayesIsaac Hayes.Michael Putland/GettyIsaac Hayeswon his Golden Globe in 1972 for best original score - motion picture for his work onShaft.His song “Theme from Shaft” was also nominated for best original song - motion picture.
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Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes.Michael Putland/Getty
Michael Putland/Getty
Isaac Hayeswon his Golden Globe in 1972 for best original score - motion picture for his work onShaft.His song “Theme from Shaft” was also nominated for best original song - motion picture.
21of 21Phil CollinsPhil Collins.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyA three-time nominee and two-time winner,Phil Collinswon Golden Globes for best original song - motion picture for “Two Hearts” from the movieBusterin 1989 and then again for “You’ll Be in My Heart” from theTarzansoundtrack in 2000.
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Phil Collins
Phil Collins.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
A three-time nominee and two-time winner,Phil Collinswon Golden Globes for best original song - motion picture for “Two Hearts” from the movieBusterin 1989 and then again for “You’ll Be in My Heart” from theTarzansoundtrack in 2000.
source: people.com
