It wouldn’t be the start of awards season announcements without surprises, and theGolden Globesnominations have delivered just that. The nominations, presented today by Cedric “The Entertainer” and Wilmer Valderrama, wereunsurprisingly dominated byBarbenheimer; Greta Gerwig’sBarbieled the pack with nine nods, while Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimersecured eight nominations. Martin Scorsese’s epicThe Killers of the Flower Moonand Yorgos Lanthimos’Poor Thingseach earned seven nominations. Gerwig, Nolan, Scorsese, and Lanthimos all earned Best Director nominations, along with Bradley Cooper forMaestroand Celine Song forPast Lives.
However, the surprise snubs from the announcement were just as noteworthy. In the film categories, there were two very obvious omissions: Ridley Scott’sNapoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix (who did earn a nomination forBeau is Afraid), and Michael Mann’sFerrari, starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz; both films have garnered Oscars buzz but failed to land any Golden Globe nominations. Two other critically acclaimed films also didn’t receive any nods: Sean Durkin’sThe Iron Claw, led by Zac Efronand Jeremy Allen White, and Ava DuVernay’sOrigin, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.The Color Purple(an adaptation of the Broadway musical) didn’t receive a Best Picture Musical or Comedy nod, and while Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks both earned nominations, one notable name was left out: Taraji P. Henson, who portrays Shug Avery in the film.
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Social Media Reacts to Golden Globes Snubs
Now that the nominations are confirmed and open to public scrutiny, social media users have plenty of opinions. One category that has sparked some confusion is Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.The Color Purple’s Brooks is joined by Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Jodie Foster (Nyad), Julianne Moore (May December), Rosamund Pike (Saltburn), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers). While that’s an impressive roster of talent, there are two other actresses whose performances many argue deserve recognition:Viola Davis for playing Deloris Jordan inAirand America Ferrera for her role as toy designer and mom Gloria forBarbie. Ferrera’s absence from the list seems to have social media users up in a tizzy, with many taking to X to express their discontent:
Viewers are also shaking their head at the omission ofGodzilla Minus Onefrom the Best Picture, Non-English Category (France’sAnatomy of a Fall, Finland’sFallen Leaves, Italy’sIo Capitano, Spain’sSociety of Snow, United Kingdom’sThe Zone of Interestand United States’Past Livesmade the cut for that category). The Japanesekaijufilm has received universal critical acclaim, but it seems that it was not put forward for consideration in the category.
On the television side of things, Donald Glover and Janine Nabers’Swarmand Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi’sReservation Dogs(which concluded with its third season this year), were shockingly completely shut out from receiving any nominations.Shrinkingand1923star Harrison Ford(who was eligible for his roles in both series) was also snubbed.WhileAbbott Elementarylanded a Best Television Series Musical or Comedy nod, and Quinta Brunson secured a Best Actress nomination, none of the critically acclaimed series' remaining ensemble cast secured nominations.
TheGolden Globeswill take place on January 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air on CBS.
