The 81st Golden Globe Awards nominees were announced on Monday. Greta Gerwig’s film “Barbie” emerged as a frontrunner, securing an impressive nine nominations, closely followed by Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” with eight nods.
In a departure from tradition, the Golden Globes organizers announced a shift from five to six nominees in each category for the upcoming edition. This change, dubbed the “Barbenheimer effect,” is expected to shape the award season dynamics.
Excitement surrounds the introduction of two new categories: “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” and “Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television.” The former, featuring all blockbuster hits, aims to give recognition to films popular with the public.
Presenters Cedric “The Entertainer” and Wilmer Valderrama revealed the nominees, with reports circulating that the show is grappling to secure a host. The ceremony, scheduled for January 7 in Los Angeles, will mark a new era as it transitions to new ownership.
Notable nominees include “Killers of the Flower Moon ” and “Poor Things’ ‘ with seven nods each. Hollywood heavyweights like Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cillian Murphy, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are in contention for coveted acting awards.
In the television realm, “Succession” leads with nine nominations, including Best TV Drama Series. The inclusion of non-English language film “Past Lives” and the introduction of categories like “Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy” add fresh dimensions to this year’s Golden Globes.
The Golden Globes, once marred by controversies, now under new ownership, will be broadcasted on CBS. This change follows a boycott in 2022, with stars like Tom Cruise returning their Globes. Netflix dominates nominations with 28, while HBO Max takes the lead in TV nominations with 17.
Amid the uncertainty of hosts, the Golden Globes promise a night of celebration and recognition, traditionally known for its light-hearted atmosphere. As the entertainment industry gears up for this prestigious event, all eyes are on the nominees, eagerly awaiting the winners who may gain momentum for the upcoming awards season.
The nominees of Golden Globes 2024 are:
Best Picture – Drama
Oppenheimer
Killers Of A Flower Moon
Maestro
Past Lives
The Zone Of Interest
Anatomy Of A Fall
Best Picture – Musical/Comedy
Air
Barbie
American Fiction
The Holdovers
May December
Poor Things
Best Director
Greta Gerwig, Barbie
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
Martin Scorsese, Killers Of The Flower Moon
Celine Song, Past Lives
Best Screenplay
Barbie
Poor Things
Oppenheimer
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Past Lives
Anatomy Of A Fall
Best Picture – Non-English Language
Anatomy Of A Fall, France
Fallen Leaves, Finland
10 Capitano, Italy
Past Lives, USA
Society Of The Snow, Spain
The Zone Of Interest, UK/USA
Best Picture – Animated
The Boy And The Heron
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
The Super Mario Bros Movie
Suzume
Wish
Best Actress – Drama
Lily Gladstone, Killers Of The Flower Moon
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Sandra Huller, Anatomy Of A Fall
Annette Bening, Nyad
Greta Lee, Past Lives
Cailee Spaeny, Priscilla
Best Actor – Drama
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers Of The Flower Moon
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Barry Keoghan, Saltburn
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
Andrew Scott, All Of Us Strangers
Best Actress – Musical/Comedy
Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple
Jennifer Lawrence, No Hard Feelings
Margot Robbie, Barbie
Emma Stone, Poor Things
Natalie Portman, May December
Alma Poysti, Fallen Leaves
Best Actor – Musical/Comedy
Timothee Chalamet, Wonka
Nicolas Cage, Dream Scenario
Matt Damon, Air
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Joaquin Phoenix, Beau Is Afraid
Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction
Best Supporting Actress
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
Jodie Foster, Nyad
Julianne Moore, May December
Rosamund Pike, Saltburn
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
Best Supporting Actor
Willem Dafoe, Poor Things
Robert De Niro, Killers Of The Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Charles Melton, May December
Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things
Best Score
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Killers Of The Flower Moon
The Zone Of Interest
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse