‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

The Golden Globe Awards nominations for the upcoming 2024 ceremony have been announced, and Greta Gerwig’s film “Barbie” leads the pack with a total of nine nominations. The film has received recognition in several categories, including Best Picture in the musical or comedy genre. Additionally, both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have been nominated for their performances in the film, and three of its original songs have also garnered nominations.

Following closely behind “Barbie” is the film “Oppenheimer,” which has secured eight nominations. These include a nomination for Best Picture in the drama category, as well as nominations for actors Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt.

The announcement of these nominations comes as a significant moment for the Golden Globes, as the awards have undergone changes in recent years. The organization has transformed into a for-profit endeavor with a more diverse voting body, aiming to address ethical concerns and controversies that had plagued it previously.

The 81st Golden Globe Awards, set to take place on January 7th, 2024, will mark the first major broadcast of the awards season and will air on CBS. This transition follows a period of turmoil for the awards, beginning with a report in 2021 that revealed a lack of diversity among the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) members who vote on the awards. This led to a boycott by stars and studios, as well as NBC’s refusal to broadcast the awards in 2022.

In response to these issues, the HFPA made efforts to diversify its membership and address ethical concerns, resulting in the return of the awards in 2023 under a one-year probationary agreement with NBC. However, the network did not choose to renew its partnership.

In June, billionaire Todd Boehly acquired the assets of the HFPA and reimagined the Golden Globes as a for-profit organization. CBS later announced its decision to broadcast the ceremony, which will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.

The Golden Globe Awards have historically been one of the most prominent awards season broadcasts, recognized for their influence in the industry. While they have faced criticism for their nomination choices in the past, they continue to serve as a platform for Oscar hopefuls and a crucial part of the Hollywood awards ecosystem. Nevertheless, recent viewership figures have declined, reflecting changing dynamics in the entertainment industry.

The current voting body for the Golden Globes consists of over 300 individuals from diverse backgrounds around the world, representing a shift toward greater inclusivity in the selection process.

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More about Golden Globe Nominations

• Official Golden Globe Awards Website
• Variety – “Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Barbie’ Leads With 9, ‘Oppenheimer’ Follows With 8”
• CBS News – “2024 Golden Globe Awards Set for CBS and Paramount+”
• Los Angeles Times – “Golden Globes: A Timeline of the Controversy and Changes”
• The Hollywood Reporter – “Golden Globes Viewership Hits All-Time Low for 2023 Ceremony”