It's the first Golden Globe for King in three nominations. She was also nominated for the TV series "American Crime" in 2016, and was nominated this year for the series "Seven Seconds."

"We understand that our microphones are big and we speak for everyone," King said in her acceptance speech. She vowed that in the next two years, everything she produces will have 50 percent women involved. She also urged others to do the same. "I challenge anyone out there who in a position of power, not just in our industry, in all industries, to challenge yourself and stand with us in solidarity and do the same," King said.