Jacques Audiard’s musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, dominated the nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes, announced Monday. The film led the pack with 10 nods, surpassing contenders like the musical adaptation of “Wicked,” the papal thriller “Conclave,” and the postwar epic “The Brutalist.”
The nominations, revealed by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut, will culminate in an awards ceremony broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on January 5.
The Golden Globes, now presented under new ownership after years of controversy surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), spotlighted a star-studded field of nominees. Notable names include Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, and Selena Gomez, who all received nominations.
Noteworthy Nominations
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong earned nods for their performances in “The Apprentice,” a drama centered on former U.S. President Donald Trump. The film explores Trump’s rise to prominence through his reality TV show, a project Trump himself has criticized as a “politically motivated attack.”
Films like “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” which led early awards buzz, faced competition from lighter box office contenders, with “Wicked” standing out as a strong favorite in the musical or comedy category.
Netflix and A24 Dominate
Netflix, which acquired “Emilia Pérez” after its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, led all studios with 13 film nominations and 23 in television. The film scored acting nominations for Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez, and became the most-nominated musical or comedy in Golden Globe history.
A24 closely followed with 12 film nominations, including recognition for Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” and Edward Berger’s “Conclave.” “The Brutalist” received nods for best picture, drama, and acting nominations for Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce. Meanwhile, “Conclave” secured six nominations, including best picture and acting nods for Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini.
Breakthrough Performances and Surprises
Pamela Anderson received her first Golden Globe nomination for “The Last Showgirl,” where she plays an aging Las Vegas performer. The performance, widely regarded as a career-best for Anderson, earned her a nod for best actress in a drama.
Other standout mentions include Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in “The Substance,” which examines Hollywood’s obsession with youth. The animated category also saw strong showings from DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot,” alongside competitors “Inside Out 2” and “Moana 2.”
Television Nominations
“The Bear” led television categories with five nominations for its third season, including acting nods for Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri. Other top contenders include FX’s “Shogun” and Apple TV’s “Slow Horses.”
Selena Gomez received dual nominations for her roles in “Emilia Pérez” and “Only Murders in the Building,” which also garnered nods for co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Golden Globes’ New Era
This year’s Globes mark the second edition since the HFPA’s disbandment and the awards’ acquisition by Dick Clark Productions. Ratings for the previous ceremony improved, drawing 9.5 million viewers, leading CBS to secure a five-year deal for the event.
The 2024 ceremony introduces new categories for cinematic and box office achievements and recognizes Ted Danson and Viola Davis with lifetime achievement awards.
Key Nominations for 2024 Golden Globes:
– Best Motion Picture, Drama: “The Brutalist,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys,” “September 5.”
– Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: “Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Anora,” “A Real Pain,” “The Substance,” “Challengers.”
The Golden Globes will take place on January 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
