Uncover the Hidden Stories of Awards Season

Snubs

Saoirse Ronan, who had earned acclaim for her work in "The Outrun" and "Blitz", found herself overlooked. Despite being nominated for four Golden Globes in the past and winning once for "Lady Bird", she received no nominations this time.

Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, despite Zendaya's lead role nomination in "Challengers", did not receive nods. O'Connor had previously won a Globe for his role in "The Crown".

Drew Starkey, a standout in "The Outer Banks", was expected to break through with his supporting role in "Queer" but was not nominated.

Clarence Maclin, who stood out in "Sing Sing" despite being formerly incarcerated and having his first major acting role, was not nominated.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who had racked up numerous nominations for her lead role in "Hard Truths", was also snubbed.

Danielle Deadwyler, who received praise for her supporting role in "The Piano Lesson", was not nominated.

Denis Villeneuve, whose "Dune: Part Two" received a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Drama, was not nominated as the director. He had been nominated for the first "Dune" film in 2022.

Ryan Reynolds, the leading man of this year's "Deadpool & Wolverine", did not get any nominations, despite the Golden Globes often honoring comedic performances and superhero films.

Jonathan Bailey, despite "Wicked" earning several nominations, did not receive one for his supporting role, surprising many.

Jon M. Chu, whose directing was clearly in a crowded field this year, was not nominated despite the powerhouse performances and complicated dance numbers in "Wicked".

Surprises

After winning a major award at the Cannes Film Festival and achieving unexpected box office success, "The Substance" is getting awards attention. Margaret Qualley's supporting role nomination and Coralie Fargeat's nominations for directing and writing in crowded fields are particularly impressive.

Jesse Plemmons's performance as three different characters in "Kinds of Kindness" clearly stood out to Golden Globes voters, despite the film's unusual triptych structure.

Glen Powell had a massive year. His nomination in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy category for "Hit Man" was unexpected, as his charm out-of-character generated more buzz than his acting work.

Hugh Grant, whose acting prowess is well-known, was shocked to receive a Golden Globes nomination for his role in "Heretic". He expressed his gratitude in a statement, saying, "I feel like a gate crasher. But a very warmly received one. Massive thanks to the Golden Globes and to Scott Beck and Bryan Woods for spotting my need to kill, and to A24 for sponsoring it."

Sebastian Stan, after being reportedly snubbed for a spot in Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, earned a rare double nomination in both Best Actor categories for "A Different Man" (a comedy) and "The Apprentice" (a drama).

Kathryn Hahn, whose performances in Marvel properties are often overlooked at awards shows, snagged a Best Actress nomination in the TV category for her lead role in "Agatha All Along".

Cooper Koch, whose "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" generated plenty of conversation and controversy, has officially received a first-time Golden Globe nomination.

Selena Gomez is having a huge year. Her supporting role in "Emilia Pérez" and lead role in the comedy series "Only Murders in the Building" have both earned nominations, which is particularly impressive given the praise she has received for these projects over the past year.

Kate Winslet is a double nominee for her work in film and TV. She was nominated for playing the title character in "Lee" and the lead in the limited series "The Regime".

September 5 has generated a lot of anticipation, but few people have seen it. It has not played at many festivals and is not even being shown in select theaters until December 13. This is a shock as so few people knew what to expect.

The second season of "Squid Game" is expected to be impressive due to its reputation, but the shock comes from the fact that the general public will not be able to see it until December 26.