The 2025 Golden Globe nominations are officially in, and they're already generating buzz. Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut unveiled the nominees this morning (Dec. 9), setting the stage for a star-studded night on January 5. 

There are plenty of exciting surprises, including Ariana Grande's first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her role in Wicked and Selena Gomez's two nods – one for Only Murders in the Building and another for Emilia Pérez.

This year's ceremony promises fierce competition across the board, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 10 nominations. Not far behind are The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, and Wicked, all of which have earned top honors in the film categories. On the TV side, shows like Shōgun and The Bear are dominating the nominations, positioning them as heavyweights for the upcoming race.

The excitement surrounding the Golden Globe Awards adds a layer of suspense as the battle for Best Picture at the Academy Awards heats up. With so many standout films and TV shows in the mix, this is definitely a Golden Globe season you won't want to miss!

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Fan Predictions: What People Are Saying About the 2025 Nominations?

As always, fans are already diving into predictions following the announcement. Theater enthusiasts are rallying behind Wicked for Best Motion Picture, with Cynthia Erivo emerging as a top contender for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Her undeniable talent has made her a fan favorite for the award.

However, the competition in the Cinematic Box Office Achievement category is fierce. While Wicked has certainly made its mark, fans are betting on Deadpool & Wolverine to take home the win in this high-stakes category.

On the TV front, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building are generating major buzz. Though Nobody Wants This has its own dedicated following, it looks like the race for the top awards might come down to these two powerhouse shows. 

What to Expect at the Golden Globes

This year's Golden Globe telecast, set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on January 5, will feature a memorable evening full of award presentations, speeches, and some special honors. Notably, TV legend Ted Danson will be receiving the Carol Burnett Award, a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals who've made outstanding contributions to television. Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will be celebrated with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her significant impact on the entertainment industry. 

These tributes will only add to the star-studded spectacle that the Golden Globes are known for. Keep scrolling for the full nominations list. 

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FILM:

Motion picture (drama)

• "The Brutalist"
• "A Complete Unknown"
• "Conclave"
• "Dune: Part Two"
• "Nickel Boys"
• "September 5"

Motion picture (comedy or musical)

• "Anora"
• "Challengers"
• "Emilia Perez"
• "A Real Pain"
• "The Substance"
• "Wicked"

Actor (drama)

• Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist"
• Timothée Chalamet, "A Complete Unknown"
• Daniel Craig, "Queer"
• Colman Domingo, "Sing Sing"
• Ralph Fiennes, "Conclave"
• Sebastian Stan, "The Apprentice"

Actor (comedy or musical)

• Jesse Eisenberg, "A Real Pain"
• Hugh Grant, "Heretic"
• Gabriel LaBelle, "Saturday Night"
• Jesse Plemons, "Kinds of Kindness"
• Glen Powell, "Hit Man"
• Sebastian Stan, "A Different Man"

Actress (drama)

• Pamela Anderson, "The Last Showgirl"
• Angelina Jolie, "Maria"
• Nicole Kidman, "Babygirl"
• Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”
• Fernanda Torres, "I'm Still Here"
• Kate Winslet, "Lee"

Actress (comedy or musical)

• Amy Adams, "Nightbitch"
• Cynthia Erivo, "Wicked"
• Karla Sofía Gascón, "Emilia Perez"
• Mikey Madison, "Anora"
• Demi Moore, "The Substance"
• Zendaya, "Challengers"

Supporting actor

• Yura Borisov, "Anora"
• Kieran Culkin, "A Real Pain"
• Edward Norton “A Complete Unknown”
• Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
• Jeremy Strong, "The Apprentice"
• Denzel Washington, "Gladiator II"

Supporting actress

• Selena Gomez, "Emilia Perez"
• Ariana Grande, "Wicked"
• Felicity Jones, "The Brutalist"
• Margaret Qualley, "The Substance"
• Isabella Rossellini, "Conclave"
• Zoe Saldana, "Emilia Perez"

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Director

• Jacques Audiard, "Emilia Perez"
• Sean Baker, "Anora"
• Edward Berger, "Conclave"
• Brady Corbet, "The Brutalist"
• Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance"
• Payal Kapadia, "All We Imagine as Light"

Screenplay

• Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”
• Sean Baker, “Anora”  
• Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold, "The Brutalist”
• Jesse Eisenberg, "A Real Pain"
• Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”
• Peter Straughan, "Conclave"

Score

• Volker Bertelmann, "Conclave"
• Daniel Blumberg, "The Brutalist"
• Kris Bowers, "The Wild Robot""
• Clément Ducol, Camille, "Emilia Pérez"
• Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, "Challengers"
• Hans Zimmer, "Dune: Part Two"

Song

• "Beautiful That Way" from "The Last Showgirl"
• "Compress/Repress" from "Challengers"
• "El Mal" from Emilia Perez"
• "Forbidden Road" from "Better Man"
• "Kiss the Sky" from "The Wild Robot"
• "Mi Camino" from "Emilia Perez"

Animated feature

• "Flow"
• "Inside Out 2"
• "Memoir of a Snail"
• "Moana 2"
• "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl"
• "The Wild Robot"

Non-English language film

• "All We Imagine as Light"
• "Emilia Perez"
• "The Girl with the Needle"
• "I'm Still Here"
• "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"
• "Vermiglio"

Cinematic box office achievement

• "Alien: Romulus"
• "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
• "Deadpool & Wolverine"
• "Gladiator II"
• "Inside Out 2"
• "Twisters"
• "Wicked"
• "The Wild Robot"

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TELEVISION:

TV series (drama)

• "The Day of the Jackal"
• "The Diplomat"
• "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
• "Shogun"
• "Slow Horses"
• "Squid Game"

TV series (comedy or musical)

• "Abbott Elementary"
• "The Bear"
• "The Gentlemen"
• "Hacks"
• "Nobody Wants This"
• "Only Murders in the Building"

TV series (limited or TV movie)

• "Baby Reindeer"
• "Disclaimer"
• "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
• "The Penguin"
• "Ripley"
• "True Detective: Night Country"

TV actor (drama)

• Donald Glover, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
• Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"
• Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"
• Eddie Redmayne, "The Day of the Jackal"
• Hiroyuki Sanada, "Shōgun"
• Billy Bob Thornton, "Landman"

TV actor (comedy)

• Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"
• Ted Danson, "A Man on the Inside"
• Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"
• Jason Segel, "Shrinking"
• Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
• Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

TV actor (limited series or TV movie)

• Colin Farrell, "The Penguin"
• Richard Gadd, "Baby Reindeer"
• Kevin Kline, "Disclaimer"
• Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• Ewan McGregor, "A Gentleman in Moscow"
• Andrew Scott, "Ripley"

TV actress (drama)

• Kathy Bates, "Matlock"
• Emma D'Arcy, “House of the Dragon”
• Maya Erskine, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
• Keira Knightley, "Black Doves"
• Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"
• Anna Sawai, "Shōgun"

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TV actress (comedy)

• Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"
• Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
• Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"
• Selena Gomez, "Only Murders in the Building"
• Kathryn Hahn, ‘"Agatha All Along"
• Jean Smart, "Hacks"

TV actress (limited series or TV movie)

• Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"
• Jodie Foster, "True Detective: Night Country"
• Cristin Milioti, "The Penguin"
• Sofía Vergara, "Griselda"
• Naomi Watts, "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"
• Kate Winslet, "The Regime"

Supporting actor

• Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun”
• Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
• Jack Lowden, "Slow Horses,"
• Diego Luna, “La Máquina”
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"

Supporting actress

• Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"
• Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
• Dakota Fanning, "Ripley"
• Jessica Gunning, "Baby Reindeer"
• Allison Janney, "The Diplomat"
• Kali Reis, "True Detective: Night Country"

Stand-up comedy performance

• Jamie Foxx, “What Had Happened Was”
• Nikki Glaser, “Someday You’ll Die”
• Seth Meyers, “Dad Man Walking”
• Adam Sandler, “Love You”
• Ali Wong, “Single Lady”
• Ramy Youssef, “More Feelings”

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