The 83rd edition of the Golden Globes took place with a swift gala where many of the predictions came true. One of the standout moments was the victory of Owen Cooper, who won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the Netflix miniseries, ‘Adolescence’. At just 15 years old, Cooper becomes the youngest actor to receive a Golden Globe in this category, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Colfer, who won at the age of 20 for ‘Glee’.
Stardom at 15
However, the possibility of breaking the absolute record for the youngest winner at the Golden Globes, set by Ricky Schroder at the age of 9, remains a challenging achievement to reach. Schroder won his award in 1980 for his performance in ‘The Champ’, although it was in a category that no longer exists, New Star of the Year, which was eliminated in 1983.
Although ‘Adolescencia’ had been considered one of the major overlooked among the nominees, its recognition shows the impact it has had on the industry.
With this victory, Cooper adds another award to his career, in addition to the Emmy he also won at the age of 15, cementing his place in the firmament of child stars. His success could open the door to new opportunities, and the eyes of the industry are now fixed on his development as an actor, leading many voices in the sector to speculate about what will come next in his promising career.