The 2025 Golden Globes nominees have been unveiled, with Emilia Pérez and The Bear leading the pack in film and television respectively. This year’s nominees reflect a vibrant mix of industry heavyweights and surprise breakout contenders.
“Emilia Pérez” Takes Center Stage
Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, Netflix’s vibrant drug cartel musical, dazzles with 10 nominations, the most of any feature. It’s a top contender for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, with recognition for Audiard’s direction, screenplay, and contributions to the original song “El Mal.” Stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña each landed acting nods, underlining the film’s stellar performances.
Close Contenders in Film
The Brutalist (7 nominations) – Brady Corbet’s A24 drama exploring the struggles of a Hungarian architect received nods for Best Drama, Best Director, and acting nominations for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce.
Conclave (6 nominations) – A papal election thriller from Focus Features, starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini, recognized in both acting and screenplay categories.
The Substance (4 nominations) – Coralie Fargeat’s surreal drama scored surprises in Best Musical or Comedy, Best Director, and acting categories for Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
Animated Films and Global Box Office Recognition
In the Best Animated Feature category, Disney’s Inside Out 2 and Moana 2 compete alongside indie gems like Flow and Netflix’s Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
The new Box Office Achievement category features blockbuster franchises such as Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator II, and Universal’s Wicked.
Television Triumphs
“The Bear” leads TV with 5 nominations, including Best Musical/Comedy Series and acting nods for Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and FX’s “Shogun” both secured 4 nominations, while Netflix rom-com “Nobody Wants This” shocked with major series and acting recognition.
Standout Performances:
Kate Winslet shines as a double nominee for “Lee” (Best Actress – Drama) and HBO’s “The Regime.”
Selena Gomez scores dual nominations for her roles in “Emilia Pérez” and “Only Murders in the Building.”
Sebastian Stan is recognized in both Comedy/Musical and Drama categories for A Different Man and The Apprentice.
What to Watch For
The awards also continue to expand their scope with categories like Stand-Up Comedy Specials, where heavyweights like Jamie Foxx, Ali Wong, and Adam Sandler compete, and Non-English Language Films, highlighting global talent.
The Golden Globes 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of diverse storytelling and bold artistry.
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