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Hollywood’s awards season is set to begin with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, which will take place at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. The event will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for a second consecutive year at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Known for its glamorous atmosphere and presence of major stars from film and television, the Globes offer a night of celebration, even if they don’t always predict the Oscar winners.
One of the most nominated films this year is “One Battle After Another,” which received nine nominations, closely followed by “Sentimental Value” with eight. Meanwhile, “Wicked: For Good” missed out on best picture and best director. Other notable omissions include Joe Rogan (for the new podcast category), Sydney Sweeney, and Gwyneth Paltrow, creating opportunities for unexpected winners.
The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and available for streaming through Paramount+. Among the presenters announced are a mix of Hollywood A-listers and rising stars, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Queen Latifah, as well as the leads from “Heated Rivalry,” Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. Additional presenters include Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Charli xcx, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Dakota Fanning, Dave Franco, Diane Lane, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Joe Keery, Judd Apatow, Justin Hartley, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Kyra Sedgwick, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa from Blackpink), Luke Grimes, Macaulay Culkin, Marlon Wayans, Melissa McCarthy, Mila Kunis, Miley Cyrus, Minnie Driver, Orlando Bloom, Pamela Anderson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Regina Hall, Sean Hayes, Snoop Dogg, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett, and Zoë Kravitz.
In light of recent events, such as the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, there may be political undertones to the ceremony. This is especially relevant given that it marks the first Golden Globes during President Donald Trump’s second term. The film “One Battle After Another,” which opens with a raid on an ICE detention facility, is the night’s frontrunner.
Will series like “All Her Fault,” “The Beast in Me,” and “The Girlfriend” challenge “Adolescence” for the best limited series award? While the Globes’ TV drama and comedy categories overlap with last year’s Emmys, the limited series group features several new entries. “Adolescence” is expected to win, but the competition is fierce.
Compared to the complex Emmy calendar, the Golden Globes’ TV eligibility window is straightforward. If most of a show aired in the previous year, it is eligible. Despite this, many of the top nominees are reruns, including “The Pitt,” which won best drama at the Emmys. “Pluribus” is the only new entry in the group and has a good chance of influencing the results. “Heated Rivalry” did not make the cut.
Political storylines could also play a role in this year’s ceremony. Last year, the Golden Globes largely avoided discussions about President Trump’s politics, but this may change. Since Trump returned to the White House, his name has been added to the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts building. Many artists have canceled appearances, and viewership for the Kennedy Center Honors program dropped by 35% compared to the previous year. Additionally, Trump has proposed a 100% tax on movies made outside the U.S., though no such tariffs have been implemented yet. The event will also take place in California, a state central to political redistricting ahead of the U.S. midterms.
The voting body for this year’s Golden Globes consists of nearly 400 journalists and film critics from around the world. The ceremony was originally presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, but after a series of scandals, Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries acquired the rights in 2023. The voting body has since become more diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, and gender. Any foreign entertainment journalist working for an internationally based media outlet can apply to be a voter.
This year’s Golden Globes also introduced a new category: best podcast. The nominees represent a mix of news and celebrity conversations while avoiding political controversy. The nominees include:
- “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard”
- “Call Her Daddy”
- “Good Hang with Amy Poehler”
- “The Mel Robbins Podcast”
- “SmartLess”
- “Up First,” from NPR
Notably, popular conservative-leaning podcasts like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “The Tucker Carlson Show” were not included, as well as left-leaning shows like “Pod Save America” and true-crime podcasts like “Morbid” and “Rotten Mango.”
Warner Bros. is expected to have a big night, as the studio is behind several top contenders, including “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” and “The White Lotus.” Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Netflix in a deal worth $82.7 million. However, Netflix holds the edge with 35 nominations compared to Warner Bros.’ 31.
Top Nominees
FILMS
1. “One Battle After Another”: 9
2. “Sentimental Value”: 8
3. “Sinners”: 7
4. “Hamnet”: 6
5. “Frankenstein” and “Wicked: For Good”: 5 each
TELEVISION
1. “The White Lotus”: 6
2. “Adolescence”: 5
3. “Only Murders in the Building” and “Severance”: 4 each
5. “The Bear,” “The Beast in Me,” “Black Mirror,” “Hacks,” “Nobody Wants This,” and “The Studio”: 3 each