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 Shōgun.
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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