The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and Jacques Audiard's bold musical, Emilia Pérez, has taken the lead with 10 nods. The film, a story about a Mexican drug lord undergoing gender-affirming surgery, stands out as the frontrunner in the Musical or Comedy category, surpassing other major contenders such as Wicked, Conclave, and The Brutalist. Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has also made waves with her debut feature, All We Imagine As Light, which earned two nominations: Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language and Best Director – Motion Picture.
Highlights of the Golden Globe Nominations
Musicals have dominated the nominations this year, with Wicked gaining significant attention. Ariana Grande, a first-time nominee, and co-star Cynthia Erivo have received recognition for their performances. Stars like Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Daniel Craig are among the nominees for prestigious acting awards.
Ceremony Details
The Golden Globes will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2025, with comedian Nikki Glaser hosting. The event, which aims to regain its former glory after years of controversy, promises to be a star-studded affair. Lifetime Achievement Awards will also be presented this year, with Ted Danson receiving the Carol Burnett Award and Viola Davis honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award during a gala dinner on January 3.
Key Categories and Nominations
Best Motion Picture – Drama The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave Dune: Part Two Nickel Boys September 5
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Anora Challengers Emilia Pérez A Real Pain The Substance Wicked
Best Motion Picture – Animated Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Moana 2 Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild Robot
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language All We Imagine As Light (USA/France/India) Emilia Pérez (France) The Girl with the Needle (Poland/Sweden/Denmark) I’m Still Here (Brazil) The Seed of the Sacred Fig (USA/Germany) Vermiglio (Italy)
Best Director – Motion Picture Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez) Sean Baker (Anora) Edward Berger (Conclave) Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine As Light)
What to Watch Out For
Wicked is poised as a strong contender with its box office success and critical acclaim.
Other potential highlights include Sebastian Stan’s portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice and Zendaya’s performance in Challengers.
Television categories see strong representation from series like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and ShÅgun. The 2025 Golden Globes are shaping up to be a night of celebration for the year’s most outstanding achievements in film and television.
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