Bohemian Rhapsody went on to win best drama at the Golden Globes, beating early favourite A Star is Born and Marvel blockbuster Black Panther.
Rami Malek thanked Freddie Mercury in his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, saying the win was “for and because of” the frontman.
He beat stiff competition from Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate), Lucas Hedges (Boy Erased) and John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman).
The evening, designed to award the best in film and television, also saw wins for Green Book and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel.