Operatic musical Emilia Perez starring Selena Gomez topped the Golden Globe nominations, while Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo also scored major nods for their roles in Wicked.
The Golden Globes are the first major film awards to announce nominations and are considered a bellwether for the awards season.US actors Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the shortlist live on Monday, which saw Emilia Perez – about a Mexican drug lord who changes gender – score 10 nominations and Grande land her first Golden Globe nod.
The actress and singer received a nomination for best supporting female actor in a motion picture for her role as Glinda in the film version of the hit Broadway and West End musical Wicked, and will compete against pop heavyweight Gomez and her co-star Zoe Saldana for Emilia Perez. Meanwhile, British star Erivo received a nod for best female actor in a motion picture musical or comedy, alongside Zendaya for romantic sports film Challengers, Karla Sofia Gascon for Emilia Perez, Demi Moore for horror film The Substance, and a breakout performance from Mikey Madison for Anora.
Wicked, which explores the friendship between Glinda and Elphaba before they become estranged in the classic stories by L Frank Baum, was shortlisted for best picture musical or comedy alongside Emilia Perez, Challengers, Anora, The Substance and comedy drama A Real Pain.
The musical also received a nod in the cinematic and box office achievement category with hit films including Gladiator II, Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Inside Out 2 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Last year, the Golden Globes proved a successful night for Oppenheimer, which scored five major awards during the ceremony.British film-maker Sir Christopher Nolan was named best director for the first time after six nominations, while Irish actor Cillian Murphy took home best actor in a drama for his work as the father of the atomic bomb.The 82nd Golden Globes will take place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on January 5, hosted by Nikki Glaser – the first woman to solo host the awards.