THE GOLDEN GLOBES, the first major awards ceremony of the season, took place last night in lovely Los Angeles.

Historical epic 12 Years A Slave, starring Michael Fassbender, came away with the Best Picture gong, while American Hustle nabbed the Best Musical or Comedy Award.

U2 also represented the Irish by picking up the Best Original Song award for Ordinary Love, featured in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

Cate Blanchett and Matthew McConaughey took the Best Actor/Actress in a Drama awards for their performances in Blue Jasmine and Dallas Buyers’ Club.

And if last night is any indication, Wolf of Wall Street may finally earn Leonardo DiCaprio that Oscar – he took the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy award for his portrayal of seedy broker Jordan Belfort.

Here’s a full list of the lucky winners.

FILM

Best Motion Picture, Drama: 12 Years A Slave
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers’ Club
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: American Hustle
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Amy Adams, American Hustle
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Leonardo DiCaprio, Wolf of Wall Street

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers’ Club

Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity

Best Original Song – Ordinary Love – U2, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Best Animated Feature Film: Frozen

TELEVISION

Best TV Series, Drama: Breaking Bad
Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama: Robin Wright, House of Cards
Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama: Bryan Cranston

Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Best TV Movie or Mini-Series: Behind The Candelabra
Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake
Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Michael Douglas, Behind The Candelabra
Best Supporting Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing on the Edge
Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Jon Voight, Ray Donovan

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