The 2024 Golden Globe Awards nominations have been unveiled, showcasing a refreshing mix of films and performances that span various genres and cultural landscapes. In a surprising turn of events, Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ leads the pack with an impressive nine nominations, solidifying its status as a blockbuster film. The revamped Golden Globes, now a for-profit organization with a more extensive and diverse voting body, promises a fresh start after recent scandals and challenges.
‘Barbie‘ secured nominations in key categories, including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), along with acting nods for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Additionally, three original songs from the film received recognition. Hot on its heels is the highly anticipated ‘Oppenheimer,’ released alongside its meme companion, garnering eight nominations, including Best Picture (Drama) and acting recognitions for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt.
The revamped Golden Globes, now under a for-profit model, aims to regain its stature as a major awards ceremony. The nominations were announced by Cedric the Entertainer and Wilmer Valderrama, providing a glimpse into the upcoming ceremony scheduled for January 7th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Key Nominations of 2024 Golden Globe Awards
Best Drama Movie:
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Maestro”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Past Lives”
- “The Zone of Interest”
Best Movie Musical or Comedy:
- “Air”
- “American Fiction”
- “Barbie”
- “The Holdovers”
- “May December”
- “Poor Things”
Animated Film:
- “The Boy and the Heron”
- “Elemental”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
- “Suzume”
- “Wish”
Non-English Language Film:
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “Fallen Leaves”
- “Io Capitano”
- “Past Lives”
- “Society of the Snow”
- “The Zone of Interest”
Best Actor in a Television Drama:
- Brian Cox, “Succession”
- Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
- Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
- Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
- Jeremy Strong, “Succession”
- Dominic West, “The Crown”
Female Actor in a Television Comedy:
- Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
- Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
- Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
- Elle Fanning, “The Great”
- Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”
- Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face”
Male Actor in a Television Comedy:
- Bill Hader, “Barry”
- Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”
- Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
- Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
- Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
- Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement:
- “Barbie”
- “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3”
- “John Wick: Chapter 4”
- “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part 1”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
- “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
- “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
Screenplay:
- “Anatomy of a Fall”
- “Barbie”
- “Poor Things”
- “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- “Oppenheimer”
- “Past Lives”
Best Stand-up Comedy Television Special:
- Ricky Gervais, “Armageddon”
- Trevor Noah, “Where Was I”
- Chris Rock, “Selective Outrage”
- Amy Schumer, “Emergency Contact”
- Sarah Silverman, “Someone You Love”
- Wanda Sykes, “I’m an Entertainer”
Changes and Challenges
The 81st Golden Globe Awards marks a significant transition as it finds a new home on CBS. Over the past tumultuous years, the awards faced controversies, including a lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which led to a boycott and NBC’s refusal to broadcast the ceremony in 2022.
In a bid to address ethical concerns, the HFPA underwent reforms, adding journalists of colour to its ranks. However, the 2023 ceremony was held under a one-year probationary agreement with NBC, which chose not to renew the partnership. In a groundbreaking move, billionaire Todd Boehly acquired the HFPA’s assets, steering the Golden Globes into a for-profit era.
Evolution of the Golden Globes
The Golden Globe Awards, once renowned for its boozy, A-list atmosphere, had faced criticism for its small and influential voting body that accepted lavish gifts from studios. The show’s reputation was tarnished by controversial nominations, but it remained a vital part of Hollywood’s awards ecosystem until recent years.
Now, with over 300 diverse voters, the Golden Globes aims to reclaim its position as a prestigious awards ceremony. The shift to CBS and Paramount+ for streaming reflects a new chapter for the Golden Globes, promising a more inclusive and representative celebration of outstanding achievements in film and television.
