The Hollywood Foreign Press Associationannounced their picks for the best in television and filmon Wednesday morning ahead of the 2021Golden Globeslater this month — and the nominees are basking in the good news.
“I’m very grateful,” Grant said. “Just to be nominated is a massive honour. Though I would remind the HFPA that I still have the sculpting hammer. I’m also [very] proud for the show itself and happy for Nicole and Donald for their nominations.”
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Kidman also celebratedThe Undoingin her own statement following the nominee announcements, as well asThe Prom, which earned two nominations.
“Thank you to my wonderful friends at the HFPA!!!” she said. “To wake up in Sydney to 4 nominations for our show is an incredible way to start the day. This has been the journey of a lifetime — from David E. Kelley’s imagination to Susanne Bier’s visionary direction of every episode to Hugh Grant (!!!), Donald Sutherland (!!!), Edgar Ramirez, Lily Rabe, Noah Jupe, and Noma Dumezweni to audiences who embraced THE UNDOING all over the world and now to this… these Golden Globe nominations mean more than you could ever imagine.”
“And THE PROM!” Kidman added of the Netflix film she stars in alongsideMeryl Streep,Keegan-Michael Key,James CordenandAndrew Rannells. “All the love to our incredibly talented director Ryan Murphy. I am simply thrilled, elated and grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant inThe Undoing.Niko Tavernise/HBO
Lily Collins, nominated forEmily in Paris,said she’s “extremely grateful” that both her role and the show were recognized.
“Words cannot express how extremely grateful and excited I am to be nominated for my role inEmily in Parisand for the show’s nomination!” she said in a statement. “I’m beyond thrilled the series was recognized and I feel so lucky to be in a category including such incredible women who have kept me laughing and smiling all year long. The greatest gift of playing Emily has been providing a sense of escapism and fun during a time when we all needed it most. I’m so proud of this show and so thankful to the HFPA, Netflix, Darren and the entire cast and crew without whom Emily would be truly lost.”
Collins also highlighted her recent film,Mank, which earned nominations in several categories, adding: “I’m also incredibly proud of my MANK family and sending them so much love as well! I’m overwhelmed with happiness. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Bisous!”
Lily Collins inEmily in Paris.NETFLIX
Gary Oldman, who was nominated for best actor forMank,said he’s “incredibly proud” of the film, which earned five total nominations.
“BothSoulandMankled us down unfamiliar roads as composers,” added composer Trent Reznor, nominated for best original score. “We are beyond thrilled for your recognition of our work on both films. We’d like to thank both camps — Pixar and David Fincher — for being such generous collaborators and for providing such rich canvasses to explore. Thank you HFPA.”
Kaley Cuocoshared her reaction to being nominated for her role inThe Flight Attendantin an emotional Instagram post that saw her breaking down in tears as her name was read.
“Thank you @goldenglobes #hfpa I will never ever forget this moment and I can’t stop crying … so proud of my entire team @flightattendantonmax !!!!!” she captioned thepost.
Emma Corrin, who was nominated for best actress in a television series for her role as Princess Diana in the fourth season ofThe Crown, shared a video on her Instagram Story of her reaction when she found out.
“THANK YOU @goldenglobes and I LOVE YOU @thecrownnetflix family!!!!! WELL DONE EVERYONE THIS IS MADNESS!! THANK YOU!” she wrote.
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The Netflix series also earned nods in several other categories, including best television series.Olivia Colman, who playsQueen Elizabeth, was nominated for best actress in a television series, while bothHelena Bonham-CarterandGillian Andersonwere recognized for best supporting actress, and Josh O’Connor for best actor.
“I am so thankful to the HFPA for this nomination and for recognising me alongside these extraordinary women, and also to the fans ofThe Crownfor supporting us this season,” Anderson, who played Margaret Thatcher, said in a statement. “It was an honour to be a part of it. I owe a lot to Cate Hall and Amy Roberts for their collaboration, vision and genius in making our Thatcher come to life.”
Bonham-Carter also shared a statement, saying she misses her “fake Royal family” fromThe Crown.
“It’s a pleasure for me to be included in the Golden Globes this morning but it’s particularly gratifying to see so many of my co-stars nominated as well, including the show itself,” she said. “It’s been a great and happiest of jobs and I hope we have provided some diversion in this bonkers time. I miss my fake Royal family. Now that our tenure is over, I couldn’t have asked for a nicer retirement present.”
Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret.Netflix
Schitt’s Creek’sDan Levyreacted to the show’s five nominations — including his nod for best supporting actor in a series, miniseries or television film — on Twitter.
“Thinking of all of the amazingly talented people who helped make this show,” hewrote. “Y’did good, team! xo.”
Levy and his dad, costar and co-creatorEugene Levy, added in a joint statement, “What a way to wake up! We are so proud of the entire cast & crew ofSchitt’s Creek, and we are thrilled to celebrate the end of this series with the show’s first Golden Globe nominations. Thank you to the HFPA!”
“These nominations are a tribute to the talented creative teams that led and supported both films from inception to this moment,” he said in a statement. “I especially want to congratulate the visionary of CHICAGO 7, Aaron Sorkin, and BORAT’s Tutar, the incredible Maria Bakalova. These two films are different, but they share a common theme — sometimes we have to protest injustice with our own farce.”
“Thank you to the HFPA for this ridiculous amount of nominations. I’m so honoured — and in the event that we don’t win, I promise to hire Rudy Giuliani to contest the results,” he continued, referencingthe infamous scene in theBoratsequel.
The Trial of the Chicago 7directorAaron Sorkinadded, “On behalf of the couple of hundred people who madeThe Trial of the Chicago 7, we’re grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the recognition they gave us this morning, and we’re humbled to be in the company of such distinguished nominees. We thought the movie was relevant enough last winter when we were making it. We didn’t need it to get more relevant, but it did.”
Lin-Manuel Mirandawas nominated in the best actor in a motion picture, comedy or musical category forHamilton, which was also recognized for best motion picture, musical or comedy.
“So grateful we got to share #Hamilfilm with you on @disneyplus so you can watch it whenever you want,” the star tweeted. “Thank you for honoring the work of this incredible cast and crew, @goldenglobes. Grateful grateful grateful.”
Daisy Edgar-Joneswas nominated for best actress in a miniseries or television film for Hulu’sNormal People, which is also for best miniseries or television film.
“Whaaaaaat?! I am completely honoured to have been nominated today alongside such immensely talented actors, some of whom I have grown up idolising and am so grateful to have worked alongside my now dearest friend Paul Mescal,” she said in a statement. “Playing Marianne was a beautiful and complex journey and she is a character who I will always treasure close to my heart, and indeed fringe!”
Normal People.Enda Bowe/Hulu
SaidNicholas Hoult, nominated for his role inThe GreatoppositeElle Fanning: “The first time I attended the Golden Globes, I was a 12 year old boy. Who knew that playing a drunk, philandering, sex-addicted, depraved, megalomaniac was my way back! ‘TOOSH!’ The point is, I feel so honored to have had this organization as a part of my life since I was a kid. I am incredibly grateful for this recognition — playing Peter has been such incredible fun, and I can’t begin to express how lucky I feel to have done it all alongside the amazing Elle Fanning with the completely brilliant Tony McNamara leading the way. Huzzah!”
“Thank you to the HFPA for the nominations forThe Great,” added executive producer Marian Macgowan. “The show is a huge group effort and Tony McNamara and I can thank all of our gifted international cast & crew of artisans who were critical in bringing this to life. Thankyou to MRC and Hulu for their continued support and very delighted that the inspired work of Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult have been recognised.”
William Horberg,The Queen’s Gambitexecutive producer, celebrated the Netflix series' two nominations, including one for starring actressAnya Taylor-Joy.
“The Queen’s Gambitwas an international production and a worldwide phenomenon, so it’s wonderful to be honored with these nominations from the Hollywood Foreign Press,” he said. “Super proud of the amazing Anya, and gratitude to my partners Allan Scott and my old friend Scott Frank who is a consummate storyteller but fairly average chess player.”
“Wonderful news to wake up to — thank you to the HFPA for their love towardsEmmaandThe Queen’s Gambit,” said Taylor-Joy, who was also nominated for her role in the filmEmma. “What a joy.”
Anya Taylor-Joy inThe Queen’s Gambit.PHIL BRAY/NETFLIX
Jeff Daniels' role inThe Comey Ruleearned him a best actor nomination and he emphasized the importance of the political drama in his statement.
“The Comey Rulewasn’t just a project,” he said. “It mattered and continues to matter. In an important election year, I knew some people might have said ‘shut up and stay out of politics,’ but the reason I couldn’t is simple: I’ve got kids and grandkids, and I wanted them to know that I was on the right side of history. In a divided country like ours, you might risk losing half an audience with these choices, but this was just too important.”
Jeff Daniels as James Comey in The Comey Rule.Showtime
DirectorSofia CoppolacelebratedBill Murray’s nomination for her film,On the Rocks, which also starsRashida Jones.
“I’m so delighted that the Hollywood Foreign Press have recognized Bill Murray’s performance in ‘On The Rocks.’ Thank you so much,” Coppola said. “I think everyone wants to be with Bill in New York sipping martinis. I know I do.”
“I am so happy the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has recognized ourSmall Axefamily today,” he said. “We had such a brilliant crew and cast across the anthology series, some highly experienced actors and craftspeople as well as a lot of exciting new talent who made it onto a set for the very first time. I’m just thrilled.”
“I’m thrilled and deeply honored to be ‘in the room’ with my fellow nominees who have done such exquisite work this year,” she said. “Thank you, Ron Howard, for giving me the chance to play Mamaw, to the hair and makeup team whose artistry helped me realize her, and to Amy Adams for her fearless, heartbreaking performance.”
Glenn Close and Amy Adams inHillbilly Elegy.Lacey Terrell/NETFLIX
Big Bang TheorystarJim Parsons, nominated for his role inHollywood,said: “I am honored that the HFPA has recognized my performance in HOLLYWOOD and am proud to be nominated alongside such wonderful actors. Playing Henry Wilson was a unique and incredibly rewarding experience. I share this honor with Ryan Murphy, the remarkable cast, our crew, and Netflix.”
Don Cheadlewasnominated alongside Youssef in the best actor in a television series category for his role in Hulu’sBlack Monday.
“Oh what a beautiful morning,” he said. “Once again, thanks HFPA. It never gets old. Congrats to my fellow nominees and ALL my ‘Black Monday’ family. This is for (and because of) ALL of us.”
Laura Linney, nominated for her starring role oppositeJason BatemaninOzark, added a shoutout in her statement toRegina King, who wasnominated for best director.
“Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizingOzark!” Linney said. “What a thrill to be nominated during this locked-down, memorable, crazy, upside down, challenging year. I am so proud to be included in this amazing list of nominees. And special congratulations to Regina King!!!!”
Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.Steve Dietl/Netflix
“If the last year’s taught us anything, it’s how lucky we feel just to get to make the show,“Ozarkshowrunner Chris Mundy added. “So, thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the extra reason to feel good. It’s great to be in the company of all these amazing shows.”
Ethan Hawke, nominated for best actor for the Hulu series,The Good Lord Bird,said: “Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honor. From its inception, THE GOOD LORD BIRD was a passion project for everyone involved and I am so proud of the final product. I’m thrilled to be nominated alongside all the incredible talent in this category. I share this recognition with James McBride, whose words continue to inspire me, and the whole cast and crew who made the series the triumph that it is.”
“I’m going with grateful,” he said in a statement. “Grateful to Apple for letting us do the show. Grateful to Jason for his voice and vision, and most importantly: grateful for the gig and proud that I get to do this with so many talented, kind people.”
Sarah Paulsoncelebratedher nomination forRatched,the Ryan Murphy-created series that earned three nods, including another for supporting actressCynthia Nixon.
“Bringing Mildred Ratched to the screen was a labor of love, and today’s nominations are the cherry on top,” she said. “I am thrilled for Cynthia, and am proud of our entire brilliant cast and tireless crew. Much love and gratitude to Mr. Ryan Murphy and to the HFPA for this honor.”
“I knew when Ryan Murphy asked me to play Gwendolyn that it was going to be one of the highlights of my career,” added Nixon. “I am so honored that the HFPA chose to recognize RATCHED and Sarah Paulson’s and my performances in it. I have been over the moon about the way audiences embraced “Midolyn” and shared Ryan’s excitement at the idea of having two queer women play these queer characters. I share this recognition with Sarah, the rest of the incredible cast, Ryan Murphy, our crew, and Netflix.”
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Netflix limited seriesUnorthodoxearned two nominations, one for Shira Haas for best actress in a miniseries or television film and another for best miniseries or television film. Executive producer Anna Winger said she was “honored” to be recognized.
Andra Daywas recognized for her role inThe United States vs. Billie Holiday, which also earned a nod for best original song for “Tigress & Tweed.”
“Gratitude. God is great. No other words can describe how I feel,” she said in reaction to the news. “Grateful to Lee, SLP, Tasha, Thom, my co-stars, the entire cast and production, to Hulu, and the whole team that believes and is working tirelessly for this. Thank you to the voters, outlets and fans that support us and Billie. Y’all are a big blessing.”
“I’m honored that the HFPA has recognized our song “Tigress & Tweed” with a Golden Globe nomination, as well as Andra Day’s brilliant portrayal of Billie Holiday,” singer Raphael Saadiq added. “Her musical legacy remains vital and powerful, and co-writing the song with Andra gave me the opportunity to pay homage to Holiday’s enduring artistry. I am truly blessed to work with Day, director Lee Daniels and the team that brought this chapter of Billie’s story to the screen.”
Jane Levy celebrated her nod for best actress forZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistwith a Twitter post that included a fitting GIF of her character in the NBC show.
“Holy toledo. Thank you HFPA! I’m shook. I’m honored. I’m humbled. I’m stoked! My name is next to Catherine O’Hara’s?!!??” shewrote, referencing O’Hara’s nomination forSchitt’s Creek.
“Thank you HFPA for the Golden Globe nomination,” Levy added in a statement. “What an honor! I got so excited this morning, I may have broken into song! Thank you to Austin for writing Zoey and to Mandy for the moves. Dancing and singing alongside this cast and crew has been a highlight of my life. We poured our hearts into this show and I’m so humbled to know it’s moved you.”
Fey will be live from the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City and Poehler will host from the Globes' usual location inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.
The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on Feb. 28 starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
