Emilia Pérez is making waves with its impressive tally of ten nominations at the upcoming 2025 Golden Globe Awards. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, emerged as the frontrunner among feature films, showcasing its acclaim as a delightful drug cartel-themed musical that was picked up by Netflix during this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Among its nominations are the coveted Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director for Audiard, and acting nods for Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez in the supporting categories, alongside leading actress Karla Sofia Gascón.
Hot on its heels is “The Brutalist,” a poignant A24 drama directed by Brady Corbet, which focuses on the life of a Hungarian architect navigating the complexities imposed by a mysterious art patron. This film garnered recognition with nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama and acting nominations for stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, as well as a nod for Guy Pearce in the supporting category. Overall, it picked up seven nominations, which is one more than the notable contender “Conclave,” featuring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini, which received six nods including Best Actor for Fiennes.
Other films that received multiple nominations include “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Real Pain,” the ambitious “Wicked,” and the unexpected contender “The Substance,” directed by Coralie Fargeat, which impressed with nominations for Best Musical or Comedy, lead actress for Demi Moore, supporting actress for Margaret Qualley, and Best Director.
The awards this year showcase a variety of performances, with several actors earning nominations in multiple categories. Notably, Sebastian Stan is recognized in both the comedy and drama sections, while Kate Winslet shone in both a drama and a limited series category for her work in “Lee” and “The Regime,” respectively.
On the television front, FX/Hulu’s “The Bear” dominated with five nominations, including Best Musical or Comedy and individual acting nominations for its cast. Other standout series such as “Only Murders in the Building” and “Shogun” each earned four nominations, while the rom-com “Nobody Wants This” made an unexpected splash with its own nominations.
This year’s Golden Globe ceremony will also continue the celebration of newly introduced categories recognizing achievements in stand-up comedy specials and global box office success, highlighting works such as “Wicked,” “Gladiator II,” and “Inside Out 2.”
As the excitement builds for the award show, these nominations reflect a vibrant and diverse array of storytelling in film and television, paving the way for fresh talent and innovative narratives in the industry.
Overall, these nominations signal a promising year for the film and television landscape, with a growing focus on creativity and robust storytelling that resonates with audiences. The ceremony will undoubtedly celebrate the incredible craftsmanship and dedication of the artists involved in these projects.