The anticipation is building as the film industry gears up for the prestigious 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, set to take place on January 7, 2024. With 27 nomination categories spanning across motion pictures and television, the list is filled with a diverse array of talents and outstanding productions. In a remarkable turn, two movies have emerged as frontrunners, with “Barbie” securing an impressive 9 nominations and “Oppenheimer” closely following with 8 nominations.
Best Motion Picture — Drama
The drama category promises intense competition with notable entries such as “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Past Lives,” “The Zone of Interest,” and “Anatomy of a Fall.” Each film brings its unique narrative and artistic expression, making this category a tough one to predict.
Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
On the lighter side, the musical or comedy category boasts an equally impressive lineup. “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” “American Fiction,” “The Holdovers,” “May December,” and “Air” showcase the diversity of storytelling in cinema, from whimsical comedies to thought-provoking musicals.
Best Motion Picture — Animated
Animation enthusiasts have much to look forward to with contenders like “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “The Boy and the Heron,” “Elemental,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Wish,” and “Suzume.” The animation category promises a visual treat with a mix of sequels, originals, and imaginative tales.
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Recognizing cinematic and box office achievements, this category acknowledges the impact of films on audiences. Notable mentions include “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1,” and “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.”
Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language
Celebrating global cinema, the non-English language category brings together films from different corners of the world. From France to Finland, the nominations include “Anatomy of a Fall” (France), “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom), “Society of the Snow” (Spain), “Fallen Leaves” (Finland), “Past Lives” (United States), and “Io capitano” (Italy).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama
The competition for the Best Actor in a Drama award is fierce, featuring outstanding performances by Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer,” Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Colman Domingo in “Rustin,” Andrew Scott in “All of Us Strangers,” and Barry Keoghan in “Saltburn.”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama
The actresses in the drama category are no less formidable, with Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Carey Mulligan in “Maestro,” Sandra Hüller in “Anatomy of a Fall,” Annette Bening in “Nyad,” Greta Lee in “Past Lives,” and Cailee Spaeny in “Priscilla” vying for the coveted award.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
In the musical or comedy category, stellar performances by Emma Stone in “Poor Things,” Margot Robbie in “Barbie,” Natalie Portman in “May December,” Fantasia Barrino in “The Color Purple,” Alma Pöysti in “Fallen Leaves,” and Jennifer Lawrence in “No Hard Feelings” showcase the versatility of these talented actresses.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
The competition for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy is equally impressive, featuring Jeffrey Wright in “American Fiction,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers,” Matt Damon in “Air,” Joaquin Phoenix in “Beau is Afraid,” Timothée Chalamet in “Wonka,” and Nicolas Cage in “Dream Scenario.”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
The supporting actress category is filled with talent, including Emily Blunt in “Oppenheimer,” Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers,” Danielle Brooks in “The Color Purple,” Julianne Moore in “May December,” Jodie Foster in “Nyad,” and Rosamund Pike in “Saltburn.”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
The supporting actor category sees remarkable performances by Ryan Gosling in “Barbie,” Robert DeNiro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer,” Charles Melton in “May December,” William Dafoe in “Poor Things,” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things.”
Best Director — Motion Picture
The directors nominated for Best Director showcase their mastery of the craft, including Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer,” Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things,” Bradley Cooper for “Maestro,” and Celine Song for “Past Lives.”
Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
In the screenplay category, writers have crafted compelling stories, with nods to Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach for “Barbie,” Tony McNamara for “Poor Things,” Celine Song for “Past Lives,” Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer,” Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall.”
Best Original Score — Motion Picture
The composers behind the nominated films in the Best Original Score category have added depth and emotion to their respective works. Ludwig Göransson for “Oppenheimer,” Robbie Robertson for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Mica Levi for “The Zone of Interest,” Daniel Pemberton for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Jerskin Fendrix for “Poor Things,” and Joe Hisaishi for “The Boy and the Heron” have each created memorable musical landscapes.
Best Original Song — Motion Picture
The Best Original Song category features songs that have left a lasting impact. Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, and Andrew Wyatt’s “Dance the Night” from “Barbie,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Addicted to Romance” from “She Came to Me,” Lenny Kravitz’s “Road to Freedom” from “Rustin,” Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, and John Spiker’s “Peaches” from “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” and Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson’s “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” are all in contention for the prestigious award.
Best Television Series – Drama
Switching gears to television, the drama series category is stacked with acclaimed shows. “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” “The Crown,” “The Morning Show,” “The Diplomat,” and “1923” showcase the diverse storytelling and exceptional performances that captivated audiences throughout the year.
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
In the musical or comedy series category, laughter takes center stage. “The Bear,” “Ted Lasso,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Jury Duty,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Barry” highlight the range of humor and entertainment on the small screen.
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
The limited series category brings together unique and captivating stories with nominations for “Beef,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Daisy Jones & the Six,” “All the Light We Cannot See,” “Fellow Travelers,” and “Fargo.” Each series promises an immersive viewing experience.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
In the television drama category, powerful performances by Sarah Snook in “Succession,” Bella Ramsey in “The Last of Us,” Helen Mirren in “1923,” Keri Russell in “The Diplomat,” Emma Stone in “The Curse,” and Imelda Staunton in “The Crown” have earned these actresses well-deserved nominations.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
The actors in the television drama series category have left a lasting impression. Brian Cox in “Succession,” Pedro Pascal in “The Last of Us,” Kieran Culkin in “Succession,” Jeremy Strong in “Succession,” Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses,” and Dominic West in “The Crown” compete for the coveted award.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
In the musical or comedy series category, Ayo Edebiri in “The Bear,” Natasha Lyonne in “Poker Face,” Quinta Brunson in “Abbott Elementary,” Rachel Brosnahan in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Selena Gomez in “Only Murders in the Building,” and Elle Fanning in “The Great” have brought humor and charm to the small screen.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
The actors in the musical or comedy series category have delivered memorable performances. Jeremy Allen White in “The Bear,” Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso,” Bill Hader in “Barry,” Jason Segel in “Shrinking,” Steve Martin and Martin Short in “Only Murders in the Building” showcase their comedic prowess.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
The limited series category recognizes outstanding performances by Brie Larson in “Lessons in Chemistry,” Ali Wong in “Beef,” Riley Keough in “Daisy Jones & the Six,” Elizabeth Olsen in “Love and Death,” Juno Temple in “Fargo,” and Rachel Weisz in “Dead Ringers.” These actresses have brought complex characters to life in compelling ways.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
The actors in the limited series category have delivered powerful and nuanced performances. Steven Yeun in “Beef,” Matt Bomer in “Fellow Travelers,” Sam Claflin in “Daisy Jones & the Six,” David Oyelowo in “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” Jon Hamm in “Fargo,” and Woody Harrelson in “White House Plumbers” have captivated audiences with their portrayals.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Television Series
Recognizing supporting roles in television, Matthew Macfadyen in “Succession,” James Marsden in “Jury Duty,” Ebon Moss-Bachrach in “The Bear,” Billy Crudup in “The Morning Show,” Alexander Skarsgård in “Succession,” and Alan Ruck in “Succession” have all contributed to the success of their respective series.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Television Series
The supporting actresses in television have made significant contributions to their shows. Meryl Streep in “Only Murders in the Building,” Hannah Waddingham in “Ted Lasso,” Elizabeth Debicki in “The Crown,” Christina Ricci in “Yellowjackets,” Abby Elliott in “The Bear,” and J. Smith-Cameron in “Succession” have each brought depth and nuance to their characters.
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
In the stand-up comedy category, comedic talents shine with performances by Amy Schumer in “Emergency Contact,” Chris Rock in “Selective Outrage,” Wanda Sykes in “I’m an Entertainer,” Sarah Silverman in “Someone You Love,” and Trevor Noah in “Where Was I.” Each comedian brings their unique style and wit to the stage.
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