If Sawai wins tonight in the Best Actress category, she would be following in the footsteps of Yoko Shimada, who also won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Mariko in the 1980 Shōgun miniseries. Shimada was the first Asian actress to ever win a Golden Globe, and for the evening, she wore a traditional kimono in a floral pattern.

Anna Sawai gave a very brief victory speech after taking winning first Golden Globe, claiming the award for best female actor in a TV drama for her performance in the FX drama “Shōgun.” “Thank you to the voters for voting for me,

Anna Sawai took home a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lady Mariko. More than 40 years ago, the late Yoko Shimada won the very same category for the same role.

Shōgun standout Anna Sawai is preparing for her first Golden Globe Awards, but she’s not anxious about the ceremony or the possibility of taking the stage and walking away with a trophy. “I feel like when I think about it too much,

Jen Statsky, Paul W Downs, Lucia Aniello during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Nnamdi Asomugha during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Sawai was up against a powerhouse lineup that included Keira Knightley ( Black Doves ), Maya Erskine ( Mr. & Mrs. Smith ), Emma D’Arcy ( House of the Dragon ), Keri Russell ( The Diplomat) and the iconic Kathy Bates ( Matlock ).

In an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Anna Sawai talks about the meaning behind her dazzling white Golden Globes look from Dior.

Shōgun''s Anna Sawai joined Yôko Shimada who won Golden Globe in the same category in 1981 for playing the same role in NBC's miniseries adaptation.