The Hollywood Foreign Press Association conducted its 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday January 5th where several Black actors were expected to win however some were excluded in the evening creating mixed feelings regarding representation and fairness. Many anticipated awards were given to unexpected performers and performances creating upsets along with many snubs throughout the evening that created conversation across social media. Many popular television shows along with popular films went without winning the coveted Golden Globe recognition with fans voicing disappointment as some frontrunners ended up losing to unlikely performances.
'The Bear', 'Abbott Elementary' Stars Among Those Overlooked Despite Strong Performances by All
Ayo Edebiri from “The Bear” and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary” both lost to Jean Smart in Hacks for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy after presenting strong showings throughout 2024 with numerous awards and accolades.. Brunson and Edebiri missed another victory later when “Hacks” also took Best Television Series: Musical or Comedy confirming some perceived issues with selection and representation. Cynthia Erivo who appeared in "Wicked" plus Zendaya who starred in "Challengers" also missed the chance at securing an award. Demi Moore won in the category of Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy for her role in “The Substance” instead of either Erivo or Zendaya. Erivo however won with "Wicked" as a collective for Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award but not in her own personal acting capacity.
Denzel Washington and Colman Domingo Miss Out on Top Honors Amidst Supporting Actor Snubs
Denzel Washington from “Gladiator II” and Colman Domingo who was in “Sing Sing” both lost the honors in best acting categories after both receiving multiple mentions from other film award shows including Denzel who had several awards to his name. Kieran Culkin won for Best Supporting Actor in Motion Picture for “A Real Pain” instead of veteran actor Denzel Washington’s work in “Gladiator II”. Adrien Brody earned the Golden Globe for his role in “The Brutalist” as Colman Domingo's performance in “Sing Sing” also overlooked for many even with earlier awards from other award ceremonies .
Jamie Foxx and Colman Domingo Face Upset Defeats in Highly Contested Categories at the Annual Ceremony
Jamie Foxx’s Netflix special “What Had Happened Was...” failed to win for Best Performance in Stand Up Comedy while Ali Wong and her special “Single Lady” won in that category instead. Colman Domingo received several awards mentions for performance in “Sing Sing" yet he also didn't win for Best Performance by Male Actor in Motion Picture Drama showing many popular award shows may not represent the preferences of Hollywood Foreign Press which is common pattern of Golden Globes selection. Adrien Brody won the best performance for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for the film “The Brutalist” instead of Domingo even despite a prior win at the Gotham Awards in December of 2024
Shōgun 'Hacks and 'Baby Reindeer' Among Big Winners Alongside 'The Brutalist and 'Emilia Pérez'
The Hollywood Foreign Press kicked off awards season at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday January 5th where “Shōgun” "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" won big on the Television side. Film categories saw "The Brutalist" and “Emilia Pérez” taking top spots confirming strong narratives and strong creative direction from each production . While various queer individuals received nominations a selection did not win which is an important inclusion within film but overall representation continues to be very minimal according to reports.
'Challengers' and 'Monsters' Fail to secure Wins Despite Golden Globe Nominations This Award Season
Despite having four total wins "Emilia Pérez" still missed opportunities in several nominated categories and Karla Sofía Gascón didn't take top spot despite playing lead in the Netflix original. The film “Challengers" that included Zendaya along with Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist did not receive awards in their nominated categories this also added to growing discussions among movie audiences as many critics hailed the movie to be an important movie. The mini series "Monsters The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" led by Cooper Koch was also left without awards among their several nominations showing a trend in non popular wins.
Limited Series Performances Fall Short as Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd and Hacks' Hannah Einbinder Miss Top Accolades
Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning’s Netflix series “Ripley” lost in all three nominated categories during the ceremonies. Jodie Foster won for Best Actress in “True Detective: Night Country” despite the series itself also having a few losses during the broadcast. Richard Gadd from “Baby Reindeer” failed to secure Best Performance by a Male Actor even though “Baby Reindeer” managed a two out of three wins demonstrating the difficulty in the acting categories overall. "Hacks" also secured two wins out of three nominations however Hannah Einbinder also lost Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. The Max original series “Hacks” like “Baby Reindeer” received accolades in various categories throughout the broadcast yet individual recognitions eluded the actors.
Colman Domingo and Emma D’Arcy's lack of wins highlight surprising individual losses from multiple fan favourites
"Sing Sing” was nominated only once and Colman Domingo was shut out from his expected Best Performance by a Male Actor category demonstrating the complexity in this year's nominations selection. Similarly Emma D’Arcy from “House of the Dragon” did not win the Best Performance by a Female Actor even though House of the Dragon held immense popularity online showing issues that can be linked to personal popularity and winning of a title from a performance. Kathryn Hahn nominated for her portrayal of Agatha Harkness in “Agatha All Along” did not win her nominated category also showing some strange patterns this year. Daniel Craig nominated for “William Lee” lost Best Performance by Male Actor which was seen to be expected considering all other upsets throughout the award ceremony.
'Moana 2' and 'The Wild Robot' Experience Major Snubs as Indie Animated Titles Rise In Popularity
“Moana 2” a very popular box office hit failed to win Best Motion Picture (Animated) category and “Flow” an indie production took home the top prize showcasing the variety and changing preferences for many judges and award shows. “The Wild Robot” had several nominations but also lost in all categories despite also performing extremely well including Best Original Song (Motion Picture) category showing surprises to fans who were expecting this film to secure the title considering high production value plus positive critic and fan feedback. The original song called "Kiss the Sky" that was written by Maren Morris was one of several highlights this year that did not secure a top position.
'Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez and Keri Russell's Previous Wins Highlight the Upsets that define Golden Globes' History
The unpredictability of the Golden Globes comes up during any broadcast which always produces surprises including unexpected winners from previous ceremonies over the past years. Gina Rodriguez stunned many and surprised even herself when receiving Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series for "Jane the Virgin" in 2015. Previous contenders Julia Louis Dreyfus Lena Dunham Edie Falco and Taylor Schilling lost when Gina took the position of top performing actress with heartfelt emotional response that many watched around the world.
Similarly in 1999 Keri Russell earned her own surprising win as Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama despite later success and high critical recognition during her time in “The Americans”. She expressed gratitude for avoiding any speeches and additional pressures that usually come from such events. Other acclaimed shows like Alfred Hitchcock Robert De Niro and “Friday Night Lights” also felt snubbed previously further creating a precedent of major upsets.
Box Office Blockbusters Such as 'Dune Part Two' are Largely Ignored Alongside 'Anora' as 'The Brutalist' Steals Major Wins
The 82nd Golden Globes awarded “The Brutalist” with Best Picture – Drama and "Emilie Pérez" won for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy. Several snubs and surprises occurred with big films like Dune Part Two being ignored despite large revenue with “Anora” also missing all of five nominations and despite high critical praise. Nikki Glaser hosted this ceremony which welcomed top stars from major 2024 productions like Dune Part Two Wicked Complete Unknown and Substance but with surprise awards also occurring in tandem which caused many fans to question selections across major films. “Dune: Part Two” earning over $714.4 million worldwide was surprisingly only nominated in two categories, further questioning a few decisions with nominations and awards at the ceremony. “Wicked” a box office blockbuster earned 681.2 million yet also struggled in nominations with exception to special recognition award for special performance as a whole.
“The Brutalist” and others including "Anora" "September 5" and “Emilia Pérez” received nominations even though these movies performed less in terms of total revenue yet continued the night with strong placements . Adrien Brody won for “The Brutalist" with Sebastian Stan securing an award for "A Different Man” showing various performance awards and recognitions which had been debated during past years award selections. Brady Corbet won Best Director for "The Brutalist” while Peter Straughan won Best Screenplay for “Conclave” that left "Anora" without top positions. The actress, Demi Moore was surprised with first-ever win for her part in “The Substance” . Fernanda Torres took top honor in category “I'm Still Here”. These surprising wins led to discussion regarding previous years wins from other major events.
The most disappointing event this year occurred when “Anora” went home empty handed despite high expectations demonstrating some common snubs across categories. With multiple upsets throughout the broadcast "Anora" that was touted to be a highly performing film missed all categories demonstrating that Golden Globes decisions often differ greatly from predictions and reviews.