Fans worldwide are celebrating the 40th birthday of acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig on Friday, August 4. Her latest movie, Barbie, is running in theatres and is already a mega-hit at the end of its second week.

On Barbie director Greta Gerwig's 40th birthday, celebrating Lady Bird, an understated masterpiece

This is her third Oscar nomination at the age of 23

Saoirse Ronan on chance to win Oscar: When you win, you can't dance so it's better to lose

The evening was hosted for the third year in a row by Emmy and Grammy-winning actor, writer and comedian Patton Oswalt

'Get Out,' 'Call Me by Your Name' win big at Writers Guild Awards

The Shape of Water, Lady Bird, Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri are strong contenders

Baftas 2018: Read the full list of nominations here

The evening began with the normally colorful red carpet transformed into a sea of black gowns as actresses showed solidarity with victims of sexual harassment inside and outside the entertainment industry.

Golden Globes 2018: 'LadyBird', 'Three Billboards' win top honours amid barbed comments on sexual harassment

The 75th annual Golden Globes is slated for Sunday night with the best of the industry coming out for the coveted awards

Golden Globes 2018: 10 fun facts about the awards ceremony

The coveted Golden Globes 2018 awards show is scheduled to take place on January 7

Golden Globes 2018: Former 'Bond' girl Halle Berry, 'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot, Penelope Cruz to present

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