Science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar" took top honours at the 67th Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best picture and director to cement its status as an Oscars front-runner. Hollywood icon Meryl Streep scooped a record seventh Golden Globe win for her portrayal of television chef Julia Child in "Julie & Julia." The acting awards saw popular honors going to veterans Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock.  Bullock took best drama actress prize for her portrayal of an inspirational mentor in "The Blind Side." Bridges, 60, won the best drama actor prize for his portrayal of a washed up country singer in "Crazy Heart."