Golden Globes 2025 Nominations Bring Surprises and Snubs

The nominations for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning, with a mix of expected and unexpected contenders. Here's a breakdown of the major categories:
Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Aftersun
- Armageddon Time
- Babylon
- The Fabelmans
- Tár
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Banshees of Inisherin
- Everything Everywhere All at Once
- The Menu
- Triangle of Sadness
- Women Talking
Best Director - Motion Picture
- Damien Chazelle (Babylon)
- James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water)
- Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans)
- Todd Field (Tár)
- Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama
- Austin Butler (Elvis)
- Hugh Jackman (The Son)
- Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
- Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin)
- Bill Nighy (Living)
Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
- Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
- Cate Blanchett (Tár)
- Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans)
- Viola Davis (The Woman King)
- Ana de Armas (Blonde)
Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Diego Calva (Babylon)
- Daniel Kaluuya (Nope)
- Ralph Fiennes (The Menu)
- Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin)
- Adam Sandler (Hustle)
Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Margot Robbie (Babylon)
- Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
- Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu)
- Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande)
- Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn)
The nominations were met with some surprise, with some notable snubs including the Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and the A24 horror film "X." However, the overall list reflects a diverse range of films and performances, promising an exciting awards season ahead.