Golden Globes took place virtually, with Day going up against Viola Davis, Vanessa Kirby, Carey Mulligan and Frances McDormand in her category.
Day became a first-time Golden Globe winner and said she was in the ‘presence of giants’ as she referenced those in her category while breaking down in tears during her acceptance speech.
She took home the award for her role The United States vs Billie Holiday and her surprise win made history, as Day became the second ever Black female to receive the gong.
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