la la land was touted as the award season favourite upon its release and sure enough it has swept away the golden globe awards with seven awards in its kitty the film has won the highest number of golden globes for a single movie everpreviously this record was held by one flew over the cuckoos nest and midnight express both of which won six awards eachla la land won the best motion picture comedy or musical award ryan gosling won the award for best actor in a motion picture comedy or drama for his brilliant portrayal of a jazz pianist as expected emma stone walked away with the best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical award for her act of an aspiring actress in la la land the actress looked lovely in a softhued valentino gown damien chazelle too bagged the best director and best screenplay award for the love storythe film also won in the original score department with the award going to justin hurwitz the films song city of stars won the award for original song watch la la land creates a record at golden globes 2017 with seven wins