Emilia Pérez Earns Nomination at 82nd Annual Golden Globes

The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards were announced recently, and there are some top contenders to keep an eye on. In the film category, the French musical crime film “Emilia Pérez,” available on Netflix, stole the spotlight with an impressive 10 nominations. Directed by Jacques Audiard and featuring stars like Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofia Gascón, this film tells the story of a cartel boss starting fresh in a new life.

Following closely behind “Emilia Pérez” is A24’s historical drama film “The Brutalist,” with seven nods, and Focus Features’ mystery thriller film “Conclave,” with six nominations.

On the TV side of things, FX/Hulu’s psychological comedy-drama “The Bear” took the lead with five nominations, while Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and FX/Hulu’s “Shogun” followed closely with four nominations each.

Mark your calendars, because the 82nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on Jan. 5, 2025, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. This event typically marks the official start of the Hollywood award season.

The Golden Globes has a voting body of 334 members, made up of experienced entertainment journalists from 85 countries. This prestigious award show, organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), has been celebrating achievements in both television and film since 1944. In 2023, the HFPA underwent a rebrand to become the Golden Globe Foundation, with all assets and intellectual property of the Golden Globe Awards now under the joint venture of Eldridge and Dick Clark Productions.