2021 Golden Globe Awards Nominees
The Golden Globe Awards trophies are ready to be passed out to category winners.
February 17, 2021
While quarantine had led many of us to binge the television shows or occasional movies of the past year, the Golden Globe Awards allow for the recognition of the individuals involved in the production of these shows and films. While some film awards are a part of this event, the majority of awards are given to the best television series or limited series of 2020. Occurring on February 28th, 2021 at 5 pm-8 pm PT, the 78th Golden Globe Awards will be hosted by actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. To promote social distancing, the event will be held virtually and nominees will be broadcasted from their own homes. Awards will also be delivered to category winners at their homes. And while the atmosphere of the event will be altered due to it being held virtually, the excitement of our favorite shows or films being recognized for their achievements remains.
The nominees for the awards categories and special award winners have been released. For the special awards that will be presented at the event, the Cecil B. DeMille Award will be given to actress Jane Fonda. This award is given to an individual for their exceptional contributions to the entertainment world. The Carol Burnett Award, presented to an individual with incredible contributions to television, will be given to television writer and producer Norman Lear. And for the awards nominees, I will list some of the most popular categories (cnn.com):
Television
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy
Don Cheadle – Black Monday
Jason Sudekis – Ted Lasso
Nicholas Hoult – The Great
Eugene Levy – Schitt’s Creek
Ramy Youssef – Ramy
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series: Musical or Comedy
Lily Collins – Emily in Paris
Elle Fanning – The Great
Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant
Catherine O’Hara – Schitt’s Creek
Jane Levy – Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series: Drama
Jason Bateman – Ozark
Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul
Josh O’Connor – The Crown
Al Pacino – Hunters
Matthew Rhys – Perry Mason
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series: Drama
Olivia Colman – The Crown
Laura Linney – Ozark
Jodie Comer – Killing Eve
Sarah Paulson – Ratched
Emma Corrin – The Crown
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jeff Daniels – The Comey Rule
Hugh Grant – The Undoing
Ethan Hawke – The Good Lord Bird
Bryan Cranston – Your Honor
Mark Ruffalo – I Know This Much is True
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Daisy Edgar-Jones – Normal People
Cate Blanchett – Mrs. America
Shira Haas – Unorthodox
Nicole Kidman – The Undoing
Anya Taylor-Joy – The Queen’s Gambit
Best Television Series Drama
The Crown
Ozark
Lovecraft Country
The Mandalorian
Ratched
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Normal People
The Queen’s Gambit
The Undoing
Unorthodox
Small Axe
Best Television Series: Musical or Comedy
Emily in Paris
Schitt’s Creek
The Flight Attendant
Ted Lasso
The Great
Film
Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
Hamilton
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Music
The Prom
Palm Springs
Best Motion Picture: Drama
The Father
Promising Young Woman
Mank
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Nomadland
Best Motion Picture: Animated
Soul
Onward
Over the Moon
The Croods: A New Age
Wolfwalkers
While this list does not include all categories that will be presented at the awards ceremony, the nominations above are some of the most anticipated awards. This awards ceremony allows us all to appreciate the immense work and effort needed to create a series or film. Hours and hours of hard work result in a piece of art that can provide happiness and comfort. Thus, many Mustangs who are avid movie watchers and series bingers anticipate this event. For example, Vaani Gandhi (12) is “hopeful that [her] favorite movie, Soul, will win the Golden Globe for the category of ‘Best Motion Picture’ this year.” While many of us may see our favorite series or film in the categories above, we must tune into the Golden Globes Awards to discover which nominee will win their category. And while the awards ceremony will look a little different this year, the possibility of seeing our favorite series, film, actor, or actress receive recognition for their performance will result in much excitement.
Katelyn Ruggles • Feb 28, 2021 at 9:32 AM
This article is very useful and well written. I didn’t even know the Golden Globes were coming up. It is nice to see all the nominees so well organized in one article. I definitely see a few nominees that I am rooting for!
Emma Perron • Feb 21, 2021 at 9:55 PM
I love how they are still doing the 2021 Golden Globe Awards in a special way even though COVID-19. There were films that did not come out because of COVID but some films did come out and Im glad it brought a bit of joy to this year.
Nikole Galea • Feb 21, 2021 at 11:26 AM
I think this article was very well formed. It made a lot of sense to follow as well. It is good to know that even though things are going rough we still have something to look forward to, along with the fact that everyone will still remain safe since the awards will be virtual. Great article!!
faith desio • Feb 20, 2021 at 5:24 PM
Wow I didn’t even know the Golden Globe Awards were coming up so soon! Thank you for the run down of the nominees, it is very helpful. I think that it is going to be an interesting award show this year because of the lack of movies last year. Great article Paige!!
danielle huizar • Feb 20, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Because of COVID-19, many important films have not been released, and I have not kept up with awards season as much as I usually do. Thank you for keeping us up to date with nominees, and this is a great article.