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Historic Win: Lily Gladstone Becomes First Indigenous Golden Globe Winner

This image released by Apple TV+ shows, from left, JaNae Collins, Lily Gladstone, and Cara Jade Myers in a scene from "Killers of the Flower Moon." (Melinda Sue Gordon/Apple TV+ via AP)

Lights, camera, history! The 2024 Golden Globe Awards are making waves, and amidst all the glitz and glamour, a truly groundbreaking moment unfolded on that star-studded night. Lily Gladstone, the talented actress, took home her well-deserved first Golden Globe, making her the first Indigenous winner of best actress in a drama. But here's the kicker - she delivered her acceptance speech in the Blackfeet language, a moment that will surely go down in Hollywood history.

Gladstone's win was for her remarkable portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's epic film, 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' The movie delves into the haunting tale of the Osage people, who faced persecution and violence as they fought to protect their oil-rich lands in Oklahoma. With her character's family being tragically murdered, Gladstone's performance struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.

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