December 9th 2024.
The nominees for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards were announced, and it was an exciting mix of both familiar faces and unexpected surprises. The nominees were announced by the dynamic duo of Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut, who revealed the 2025 slate of nominees. The musical Emilia Pérez led the pack with an impressive 10 nominations, making it one of the most highly recognized works of the year.
Among the nominees were two former child stars, Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez. Grande, known for her days on Nickelodeon, was nominated for her role in Wicked, while Gomez, who rose to fame on Disney, received nods for both her film Emilia Pérez and her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building. It was a proud moment for both stars, who have successfully transitioned from child stars to serious actors.
One of the biggest surprises of the nominations was the inclusion of Pamela Anderson in the Best Actress in a drama category for her role in The Last Showgirl. It was a moment that many fans had been eagerly waiting for, as they have long felt that Anderson's acting talents were not given the recognition they deserved. This nomination was a testament to her dedication and hard work in the industry, despite facing objectification and being overlooked earlier in her career.
Another unexpected nomination was for Jamie Foxx in the best performance in a stand-up category for his special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was. The special, which debuted on Netflix, received critical acclaim and solidified Foxx's position as a talented and versatile performer. He will be facing off against host Nikki Glaser in the category, adding even more excitement to the ceremony.
Two Hollywood legends will also be honored at the 2025 Golden Globes. Viola Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Ted Danson will receive the Carol Burnett Award. Both actors have made significant contributions to the industry and are highly deserving of these prestigious awards.
The Golden Globes ceremony will take place on January 5 and will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. It is sure to be a star-studded event, with all eyes on the winners of the various categories.
Television fans were also treated to an impressive list of nominees, including some familiar names and some new faces. Among the nominees for Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy were Adam Brody for Nobody Wants This, Ted Danson for A Man on the Inside, Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building, Jason Segel for Shrinking, Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building, and Jeremy Allen White for The Bear.
The nominees for Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy included Kristen Bell for Nobody Wants This, Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary, Ayo Edebiri for The Bear, Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building, Kathryn Hahn for Agatha All Along, and Jean Smart for Hacks.
In the drama category, Donald Glover was nominated for Mr and Mrs Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal for Presumed Innocent, Gary Oldman for Slow Horses, Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal, Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun, and Billy Bob Thornton for Landman. The female nominees were Kathy Bates for Matlock, Emma D'Arcy for House of the Dragon, Maya Erskine for Mr and Mrs Smith, Keira Knightley for Black Doves, Keri Russell for The Diplomat, and Anna Sawai for Shōgun.
The limited series, anthology series, and motion picture made for television categories also had some impressive nominees. Colin Farrell was nominated for The Penguin, Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer, Kevin Kline for Disclaimer, Cooper Koch for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Ewan McGregor for A Gentleman in Moscow, and Andrew Scott for Ripley. The female nominees included Cate Blanchett for Disclaimer, Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country, Cristin Milioti for The Penguin, Sofía Vergara for Griselda, Naomi Watts for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, and Kate Winslet for The Regime.
In the supporting roles on television, Liza Colón-Zayas received a nomination for The Bear, Hannah Einbinder for Hacks, Dakota Fanning for Ripley, Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer, Allison Janney for The Diplomat, and Kali Reis for True Detective: Night Country. The male nominees were Tadanobu Asano for Shōgun, Javier Bardem for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Harrison Ford for Shrinking, Jack Lowden for Slow Horses, Diego Luna for La Maquina, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear.
Lastly, the nominees for Best performance in stand-up comedy on television included Jamie Foxx for What Had Happened Was, Nikki Glaser for Someday You'll Die, Seth Meyers for Dad Man Walking, Adam Sandler for Love You, Ali Wong for Single Lady, and Ramy Youssef for More Feelings.
The film categories were also filled with highly anticipated nominees. In the Best motion picture – musical or comedy category, Anora, Challengers, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, The Substance, and Wicked were all nominated. The nominees for Best motion picture – drama included The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, and September 5.
The Best motion picture – non-english language category had some international gems, including All We Imagine as Light, Emilia Pérez, The Girl With the Needle, I'm Still Here, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and Vermiglio. The nominees for Best screenplay – motion picture were Emilia Pérez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, The Substance, and Conclave.
The Best original song – motion picture category featured some big names, including Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, and Andrew Wyatt for "Beautiful That Way" from The Last Showgirl, and Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, and Sacha Skarbek for "Better Man" from Forbidden Road. Other nominees included "Compress/Repress" from Challengers, "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez, "Kiss the Sky" from The Wild Robot, and "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez.
The supporting roles in motion pictures also had some impressive nominees. Yura Borisov was nominated for Anora, Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain, Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown, Guy Pearce for The Brutalist, Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice, and Denzel Washington for Gladiator II in the Best performance by a male actor category. In the Best performance by a female actor category, Selena Gomez was nominated for Emilia Pérez, Ariana Grande for Wicked, Felicity Jones for The Brutalist, Margaret Qualley for The Substance, Isabella Rossellini for Conclave, and Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez.
The Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy category featured some familiar names, including Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain, Hugh Grant for Heretic, Jesse Plemons for Kinds of Kindness, Glen Powell for Hit Man, Sebastian Stan for A Different Man, and Gabriel LaBelle for Saturday Night. The female nominees were Amy Adams for Nightbitch, Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison for Anora, Demi Moore for The Substance, and Zendaya for Challengers.
In the Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – drama category, the nominees were Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Daniel Craig for Queer, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, Ralph Fiennes for Conclave, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice. For the female category, Pamela Anderson received a nomination for The Last Showgirl, along with Angelina Jolie for Maria, Nicole Kidman for Babygirl, Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door, Fernanda Torres for I'm Still Here, and Kate Winslet for Lee.
The Best director – motion picture category had some highly acclaimed names, including Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, Sean Baker for Anora, Edward Berger for Conclave, Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, Coralie Fargeat for The Substance, and Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine as Light.
Lastly, the Best motion picture – animated category included some highly anticipated films such as Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Moana 2, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot. And in the Best original score category, the nominees were Conclave, The Brutalist, The Wild Robot, Emilia Pérez, Challengers, and Dune: Part Two.
Overall, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards promises to be an exciting event, with a diverse group of nominees and some highly anticipated categories. It will be a night to celebrate the best of television and film, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will take home the coveted awards.
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