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Hollywood’s brightest stars are gearing up for the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday, marking the year’s first major awards event. French director Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez leads the pack with a record-breaking 10 nominations in the comedy/musical categories.
Audiard’s genre-defying Spanish-language musical, which tells the story of a Mexican drug lord transitioning to life as a woman, has garnered widespread acclaim since its debut at Cannes. The film’s triumph at the European Film Awards has only strengthened its position as a contender for both the Golden Globes and the upcoming Oscars in March.
“It’s a true musical that wowed people,” said Pete Hammond, awards columnist for Deadline. “Its international appeal and critical acclaim give it an edge.”
Dramatic Showdowns and Strong Contenders
Emilia Perez has earned multiple nominations, including acting nods for Karla Sofia Gascon as the lead character, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldana. The film will compete for the Best Musical/Comedy prize against strong contenders like Wicked, Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, and The Substance.
The highly anticipated Wicked film adaptation, based on the Broadway musical, has made a significant impact, securing four nominations, including Best Actress nods for Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
Erivo faces fierce competition from Gascon, Mikey Madison (Anora), Amy Adams (Nightbitch), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Zendaya (Challengers).
On the drama side, The Brutalist and Conclave are strong contenders, with both films receiving multiple nominations. The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody as a Hungarian Jewish architect in post-Holocaust America, and Conclave, which delves into Vatican politics after a pope’s death, are in close competition.
Other nominees for Best Drama Film include A Complete Unknown (a Bob Dylan biopic), Dune: Part Two (a sci-fi epic), Nickel Boys (a 1960s reform school story), and September 5 (a thriller set during the 1972 Munich Olympics).
Television Nominations
The Golden Globes will also celebrate achievements in television. Comedy series The Bear leads with five nominations, followed closely by historical epic Shogun and mystery-comedy Only Murders in the Building, each with four nominations.
A Revamped Golden Globes
This year marks the second edition of the Golden Globes under a new format following a 2021 exposé that revealed a lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
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The organization has since been dissolved and restructured under new ownership. With a renewed focus on international and diverse storytelling, this year’s nominees reflect a broader range of cinema and television.
“The Globes have become more inclusive, spotlighting different kinds of movies and global narratives,” said Hammond, referring to the diverse slate of nominees such as The Brutalist.
The Gala Event
Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the star-studded evening in Beverly Hills. The event kicks off at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (0100 GMT Monday), with Hollywood’s finest eager to claim glory at the celebration of storytelling excellence.
As the Golden Globes once again serve as a precursor to the Oscars, all eyes will be on the red carpet and winners’ circle to see who emerges as this year’s brightest star.
