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The 2025 Golden Globes: Canadian Noms for Pamela Anderson & Martin Short

Dec 9, 2024 at 3:39 PM

The nominations for the highly anticipated 82nd Golden Globes were officially announced on Monday. This prestigious event, once overshadowed by ethical lapses and a lack of diversity within the voting group, is now making a comeback. Actor and comedian Mindy Kaling, along with actor Morris Chestnut, took on the responsibility of making these announcements. Among the Canadian nominees, Pamela Anderson stands out, having been nominated in the best actress in a drama category for her remarkable performance in "The Last Showgirl". Gabriel LaBelle also earned recognition, being nominated in the best actor in a musical or comedy category for his captivating work in "Saturday Night". Martin Short's performance in "Only Murders in the Building" led to his nomination for the best actor in a television series musical or comedy. Additionally, director Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" is up for the best motion picture – drama category. The nominations showcase a diverse range of films and television shows, each with its own unique charm and talent. Let's delve deeper into these nominations and explore the stories behind them.

Uncover the Stars and Stories of the 82nd Golden Globes

Film Nominations

In the film category, there are several notable nominations. "The Brutalist" competes in the best motion picture (drama) category, along with "A Complete Unknown", "Conclave", "Dune: Part Two", "Nickel Boys", and "September 5". For the best motion picture (musical or comedy) category, "Wicked", "Anora", "Emilia Pérez", "Challengers", "A Real Pain", and "The Substance" are in the running. The male acting nominations include Jesse Eisenberg in "A Real Pain", Hugh Grant in "Heretic", Gabriel LaBelle in "Saturday Night", Jesse Plemons in "Kinds of Kindness", Glen Powell in "Hitman", and Sebastian Stan in "A Different Man". The female acting nominations for a motion picture – drama are Pamela Anderson in "The Last Showgirl", Angelina Jolie in "Maria", Nicole Kidman in "Babygirl", Tilda Swinton in "The Room Next Door", Fernanda Torres in "I’m Still Here", and Kate Winslet in "Lee". The best director nominations are Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez", Sean Baker for "Anora", Edward Berger for "Conclave", Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist", Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance", and Payal Kapadia for "All We Imagine as Light". The best animated film nominations are "Flow", "Inside Out 2", "Memoir of a Snail", "Moana 2", "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", and "The Wild Robot". The cinematic and box office achievement category features "Alien: Romulus", "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", "Deadpool & Wolverine", "Gladiator II", "Inside Out 2", "Twisters", "Wicked", and "The Wild Robot". The best original score nominations are for "Conclave", "The Brutalist", "The Wild Robot", "Emilia Pérez", "Challengers", and "Dune: Part Two".

These nominations represent a wide variety of cinematic works, each with its own artistic merit and potential to make an impact. From intense dramas to light-hearted musicals, the Golden Globes have something for every film lover.

Television Nominations

In the television category, "The Bear" leads with five nominations, followed by "Only Murders in the Building" and "Shogun" with four each. For the best television drama category, "Shogun", "The Diplomat", "Slow Horses", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "The Day of the Jackal", and "Squid Game" are in the running. In the best television comedy or musical category, "Abbott Elementary", "The Bear", "Hacks", "Nobody Wants This", "Only Murders in the Building", and "The Gentlemen" are nominated. The best male actor in a drama category features Donald Glover in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Jake Gyllenhaal in "Presumed Innocent", Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses", Eddie Redmayne in "The Day of the Jackal", Hiroyuki Sanada in "Shogun", and Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman". The best female actor in a comedy category includes Kristen Bell in "Nobody wants This", Quinta Brunson in "Abbott Elementary", Ayo Edebiri in "The Bear", Selena Gomez in "Only Murders in the Building", Kathryn Hahn in "Agatha All Along", and Jean Smart in "Hacks".

The television nominations showcase the diverse talent in the small screen world. These shows have captivated audiences with their unique stories and performances.

The awards show will air on January 5th on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+. It will be an exciting event to witness the recognition of these talented individuals and their works.