She walked away empty-handed both times, but on Sunday night Ronan claimed the Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical for Lady Bird at the 2018 Golden Globes.
Lady Bird was also nominated for Best Motion Picture Comedy/Musical, Best Supporting Actress for Laurie Metcalf, and Gerwig was nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay.
After three nominations, Saoirse Ronan has finally won her first Golden Globe.
The 23-year-old Irish actress was previously nominated for her lead performance in Brooklyn two years ago, and for her supporting turn Atonement in 2008.