The glitz and glamour of Hollywood's awards season officially commence this evening with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony, hosted once again by comedian Nikki Glaser, begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Time / 5 p.m. Pacific Time from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Nominees and Notable Snubs
The film "One Battle After Another" leads the pack with an impressive nine nominations, closely pursued by "Sentimental Value" with eight. However, the event has already generated buzz for its omissions. The much-discussed "Wicked: For Good" was surprisingly left out of the Best Picture and Best Director categories.
In the newly introduced Best Podcast category, notable exclusions include the hugely popular "The Joe Rogan Experience" and other politically charged shows from both sides of the spectrum, favouring a less controversial shortlist. Actors Sydney Sweeney and Gwyneth Paltrow were also absent from the acting nominees, paving the way for unexpected inclusions.
A Star-Studded Presenter Line-Up
The evening will feature a dazzling array of presenters, blending established icons with fresh talent. Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Queen Latifah will share the stage with rising stars like Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, the leads from "Heated Rivalry".
The extensive list also includes Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Chris Pine, and music star Charli XCX, among many others, ensuring a dynamic ceremony.
Politics and Potential Protest
Traditionally a champagne-fuelled party, the Globes may find it harder to avoid politics this year. The ceremony marks the first major awards show during President Donald Trump's second term, and the recent fatal shooting of 37-year-old mother Renee Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis is likely to be on the minds of attendees.
This incident carries particular resonance as the night's frontrunner, "One Battle After Another", opens with a dramatic raid on an ICE detention facility. Furthermore, Trump's proposed 100% tax on films made outside the U.S. and the ongoing political redistricting in California add layers of potential real-world commentary to the evening's festivities.
The awards will be broadcast live on CBS and available for streaming via Paramount+. The voting body, now under the stewardship of Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries, has expanded to nearly 400 international journalists, aiming for greater diversity after past controversies.
