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81st Golden Globe Awards

The 81st Golden Globe Awards, slated to take place on January 7, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, will celebrate outstanding achievements in the realms of film and American television for the year 2023. Notably, this ceremony marks a significant shift in organizational control, as Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries have assumed full authority over the Golden Globes from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This transition underscores a departure from the historical association, setting the stage for a fresh era in recognizing cinematic and television excellence.

A landmark development for the ceremony is its return to live broadcast on CBS in the United States, marking the first time since 1982. This broadcast change aligns with the broader restructuring of the Golden Globes, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and broadening the award show’s accessibility to a wider audience.

Nominees for the prestigious awards were unveiled on December 11, 2023, in a dual-format announcement. Cedric the Entertainer and Wilmer Valderrama co-hosted an event that featured a live-streaming presentation revealing most categories, while ten others were disclosed during a dedicated segment on CBS Mornings. Notably, Barbie and Succession emerged as frontrunners, both amassing nine nominations each, closely trailed by Oppenheimer with eight.

This edition of the Golden Globes introduces two new categories, namely “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” and “Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.” The former acknowledges films that have grossed at least $100 million domestically and $150 million globally, while the latter recognizes excellence in stand-up comedy on television. These additions reflect a strategic effort to enhance the ceremony’s viewership and relevance, echoing industry trends such as the Academy Awards’ introduction of a “popular film” category in 2018. The evolving landscape of the Golden Globes, post the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s disbandment in 2023, promises an evening of celebration and recognition at the intersection of talent and innovation.

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DateEvent
Awarded81st Golden Globe Awards
DateJanuary 7, 2024
Site The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Hosted Glenn Weiss
Most NominationsBarbie Succession (9)
NetworkCBS

Nominees

The nominees for the upcoming awards in the Drama category include a captivating lineup of films that have made significant contributions to cinematic storytelling. Among these, “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” and “The Zone of Interest” stand out for their compelling narratives and exceptional performances. Each film brings a unique perspective to the dramatic genre, promising an intense and thought-provoking competition at the ceremony.

In the Musical or Comedy category, the nominations showcase a lighter and more entertaining side of cinema. “Air,” “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “May December,” and “Poor Things” represent a diverse range of films that have excelled in delivering humor, music, and an overall sense of joy to audiences. These nominees reflect the vibrancy and creativity present in the musical and comedy genres, adding an element of lightheartedness to the awards ceremony.

As the anticipation builds for the event, film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike look forward to seeing which of these outstanding nominees will emerge victorious in their respective categories. The nominations highlight the richness and diversity of storytelling in both dramatic and comedic spheres, underscoring the continued innovation and excellence within the film industry. The awards ceremony promises to be a celebration of these achievements, providing well-deserved recognition to the talented individuals and teams behind these exceptional films.

List of submissions Feature Film

Drama

Musical or Comedy

Animated

Non-English Language

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Actor

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama

Actress

Best First Screenplay

  • Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
  • May December – Samy Burch
  • The Starling Girl – Laurel Parmet
  • Theater Camp
  • Upon Entry

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Actor

  • Nicolas Cage – Dream Scenario as Dr. Paul Matthews
  • Timothée Chalamet – Wonka as Willy Wonka
  • Matt Damon – Air as Sonny Vaccaro
  • Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers as Paul Hunham
  • Joaquin Phoenix – Beau Is Afraid as Beau Wassermann
  • Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction as Thelonius “Monk” Ellis

Actress

  • Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple as Celie Harris-Johnson
  • Jennifer Lawrence – No Hard Feelings as Maddie Barker
  • Natalie Portman – May December as Elizabeth Berry
  • Alma Pöysti – Fallen Leaves as Ansa
  • Margot Robbie – Barbie as Barbie
  • Emma Stone – Poor Things as Bella Baxter

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture

Supporting Actor

Supporting Actress

  • Emily Blunt – Oppenheimer as Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer
  • Danielle Brooks – The Color Purple as Sofia Johnson
  • Jodie Foster – Nyad as Bonnie Stoll
  • Julianne Moore – May December as Gracie Atherton-Yoo
  • Rosamund Pike – Saltburn as Lady Elspeth Catton
  • Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers as Mary Lamb

Best Director

Best Screenplay

Best Original Score

Best Original Song

  • “Addicted to Romance” (Bruce Springsteen) – She Came to Me
  • “Dance the Night” (Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Dua Lipa, and Caroline Ailin) – Barbie
  • “I’m Just Ken” (Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt) – Barbie
  • “Peaches” (Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic,
  • Eric Osmond, and John Spiker) – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • “Road to Freedom” (Lenny Kravitz) – Rustin
  • “What Was I Made For?” (Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell) – Barbie

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