Topline
Several contenders in this year’s Academy Awards race, including Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Danielle Deadwyler, missed important nominations at the Golden Globes on Monday, as directors Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”) and Payal Kapadia (“All We Imagine as Light”) earned surprise nominations.
Jean-Baptiste won several awards for “Hard Truths” over the weekedn. (Photo by Samir … [+] Hussein/WireImage)
Key Facts
Jean-Baptiste, star of the drama “Hard Truths,” missed the Globe nod for best drama actress despite ranking third in awards prediction forum GoldDerby’s standings and after winning best actress prizes from the New York and Los Angeles film critics associations over the weekend.
Deadwyler—who many thought was snubbed for an Oscar nomination for her role in “Till” two years ago—missed a supporting actress nomination for “The Piano Lesson,” despite Variety ranking her third place in their predictions.
Two women not on the radar of GoldDerby or Variety’s predictions earned best director nominations: Coralie Fargeat for the horror-comedy “The Substance” and Payal Kapadia for the Indian drama “All We Imagine as Light.”
Fargeat’s film had a strong showing, earning a nomination for Demi Moore in the lead actress category, which many predictors had expected, and more surprising nominations for Margaret Qualley in the supporting actress category and for best screenplay.
Other contenders who missed nominations include Denis Villeneuve for directing “Dune: Part Two,” as well as Saoirse Ronan, who was eligible for two acting nominations for “Blitz” and “The Outrun.”
“Sing Sing,” which ranked No. 1 in the GoldDerby best picture predictions over the summer, managed just one nomination for lead actor Colman Domingo, missing nominations in the best picture category and for Clarence Maclin in the supporting actor category.
Two surprises in the drama actress category include Pamela Anderson, who earned her first Golden Globe nomination for her role in “The Last Showgirl,” and Kate Winslet for “Lee.”
Surprising Fact
“Emilia Pérez” broke a record previously held by “Barbie” (2023) and “Cabaret” (1972) to become the most-nominated film ever in the musical/comedy categories, with 10 total. It’s the second most-nominated film in the Golden Globes’ history, only behind “Nashville” (1975), which earned 11 nominations in the drama categories. “Emilia Pérez” lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón became the first out transgender performer to land an acting nomination in the film categories.
News Peg
The Golden Globes announced nominations for its 2025 ceremony Monday morning, with French crime musical “Emilia Pérez” leading the pack with 10 nods. “The Brutalist” earned seven, followed by “Conclave” with six and “The Substance” and “Anora” with five each. The ceremony will air on CBS and Paramount+ on Jan. 5.
What To Watch For
Other major award shows still have to announce nominations before the Oscars have their say. The Critics Choice Awards will be the next major ceremony to announce nominations on Thursday. The Screen Actors Guild Awards will announce nominations on Jan. 8, followed by the British Academy Film Awards on Jan. 15. Oscar nominations will be unveiled Jan. 17, followed by the ceremony on March 2.
How Crucial Are Golden Globes For Oscar Nominations?
Golden Globe winners and nominees don’t always match up with the Oscars, but there is a strong correlation. Last year’s slate of Oscar winners in the top categories—including Best Picture, Director and all acting categories—all won Golden Globes first. But only three of last year’s six director nominees at the Globes went on to receive Oscar nominations, and Sterling K. Brown and America Ferrera landed acting nominations at the Oscars last year despite not receiving a Globe nomination first. The Golden Globes and Oscars are chosen by different voting bodies. The Globes are voted on by a small group of 334 entertainment journalists spanning 85 countries, while the Oscars are decided by a group of more than 10,000 industry professionals in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including actors, directors, cinematographers and more.
Further Reading
Golden Globes 2025: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads Nominations, ‘Conclave’ And ‘The Brutalist’ Right Behind (Forbes)
