Skarsgård continues:
"Incredibly funny that a Scandinavian film has received so much attention and that it is still selling to full houses in cinemas."
The 74-year-old previously won a Golden Globe for his role in the TV series "Chernobyl." But Skarsgård was not prepared to win the award a second time, as he thought he was "too old," NBC News reports.
Oscar-tipped
The Golden Globes are widely seen as the second most prestigious awards ceremony in Hollywood. With the upcoming Oscar nominations, many see Skarsgård as a favorite there as well.
"There's such a small chance. No Swedish man has ever won. The closest thing is Max von Sydow, who has at least been nominated," the star himself said.
Skarsgård is now spending a few more days in the US before heading straight to Berlin on Friday for this year's European Film Academy awards, where he has the opportunity to win best actor.
The Oscar nominations will be presented on January 22.
Göransson praised
Stellan Skarsgård wasn't the only Swede to be honored at the gala in Los Angeles. Composer Ludwig Göransson won a Golden Globe for the music for the vampire film "Sinners." He was nominated in two categories.
This is the second time Göransson, who won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for "Oppenheimer" two years ago, has won the award for best music.
As recently as last week, he won an award at the Critics' Choice Awards for the music for "Sinners."
The big winner of the gala was the film “One Battle After Another,” which was awarded four Golden Globes, including for best director. The acclaimed British series “Adolescence” also received four awards.
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Facts: Winners in selection
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Best film, drama: "Hamnet"
Best film, musical/comedy: "One Battle After Another"
Best Foreign Language Film: "The Secret Agent"
Best Actress, Drama: Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet"
Best Actor, Drama: Wagner Moura for "The Secret Agent"
Best Actress, Musical/Comedy: Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"
Best Actor, Musical/Comedy: Timothée Chalamet for "Marty Supreme"
Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård for "Sentimental Value"
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another"
Best Film Score: Ludwig Göransson for "Sinners"
Best TV series, drama: "The Pitt"
Best TV series, music/comedy: "The Studio"
Best Miniseries: "Adolescence"
