‘Nomadland’s’ Chloé Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win a Golden Globe for directing

It was a big night for Chloé Zhao who on Sunday became the first Asian woman to win a Golden Globe for directing. Zhao, who won for her film “Nomadland,” is also only the second woman to take home the award. Social media was bursting with praise for Zhao and the impact of her win as an inspiration to girls and women around the world.

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