Golden Globes 2025: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads Nominations with 10

Jacques Audiard's bold musical film Emilia Pérez was the leader in nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes, garnering a total of 10 nominations. This film tells the story of a Mexican drug lord who decides to undergo gender-affirming surgery to transform into a woman. It stands out among other notable contenders such as the hit musical Wicked, the thriller Conclave, and the dramatic film The Brutalist.

The list of nominations was revealed on Monday morning by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. The ceremony will be broadcast live by CBS and made available for streaming on Paramount+ on January 5.

The Golden Globes have faced various challenges in recent years, particularly following scandals and organizational issues that led to the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. However, this year's nominations have brought a mix of talented nominees which include popular stars like Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Glen Powell, and Selena Gomez.

Among the nominations, the drama series The Apprentice received attention for its portrayal of Donald Trump, with commendations for Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong for their performances.

Nominations Breakdown

The nominees for Best Motion Picture Drama are: The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, and September 5.

For Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, the nominees are: Wicked, Anora, Emilia Pérez, Challengers, A Real Pain, and The Substance.

In the television categories, the nominees for Best Television Drama include: Shogun, The Diplomat, Slow Horses, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Day of the Jackal, and Squid Game.

The Best Comedy or Musical TV Series nominees are: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, and The Gentlemen.

For Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, the nominees are: Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, Hugh Grant in Heretic, Gabriel LaBelle in Saturday Night, Jesse Plemons in Kinds of Kindness, Glen Powell in Hitman, and Sebastian Stan in A Different Man.

For Best Male Actor in a Drama Series, the nominees are: Donald Glover in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent, Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, Eddie Redmayne in The Day of the Jackal, Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun, and Billy Bob Thornton in Landman.

The nominees for Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series are: Kristen Bell in Nobody Wants This, Quinta Brunson in Abbott Elementary, Ayo Edebiri in The Bear, Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building, Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along, and Jean Smart in Hacks.

In the Best Animated Film category, the nominees are: Flow, Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Moana 2, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot.

New Features for the Golden Globes

This year, the Golden Globes maintain new categories introduced last year, which include an award for cinematic and box office achievement and a category for best performance in stand-up comedy on television. Notably, lifetime achievement awards will be presented to Ted Danson and Viola Davis.

TV Nomination Highlights

Shows like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building are expected to achieve strong nomination counts this year. Selena Gomez has the chance to be recognized in both projects, as she is nominated for her work in both.

The Future of Golden Globes

Despite the issues the Golden Globes have faced in recent years, things appear to be stabilizing. The recent nominations reflect a renewed focus on quality storytelling. While the organization has undergone significant changes, it continues to be a prominent event in the entertainment industry calendar.

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