There were some notable omissions and pleasant surprises among the Golden Globe nominees.

On Monday, December 9, the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes were announced, highlighting this year’s standout films and television.

Emilia Perez had the most nominations among films, 10 in total, and The bear led the TV side with five nominations, followed by Shogun And Just murders in the building with four each.

Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes ceremony, streaming live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 5, at 8 p.m. ET.

Read on to find out some of the biggest snubs and surprises from this year’s nominations.

Snub: Danielle Deadwyler for “The Piano Lesson”

Despite delivering one of the year’s most acclaimed performances in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, Deadwyler was not recognized for her work in the supporting actress category, reflecting her shocking snub Until in 2022. For her work in The piano lessonDeadwyler, an adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play of the same name, was recently nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award.

Snub: Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool & Wolverine

The Golden Globes are one of the few awards shows that focus on comedy. So surely Reynolds would get a nomination for his hilarious turn as Deadpool in one of the biggest films of the year? Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite mercenary with a mouth didn’t make the cut, despite all the goodwill from Reynolds, who also co-wrote the blockbuster’s screenplay. His snub comes as he defends comedic works as “also very difficult” compared to more dramatic works. Comedy, he argued, “has an added dimension in that it is meant to look and feel effortless. You intentionally hide the seams and the seams.”

Snub: Denis Villeneuve for directing ‘Dune: Part Two’

Villeneuve’s epic blockbuster received a nomination for Best Picture – Drama, but the prolific filmmaker was not recognized for his work in the director’s chair. In 2022 he was honored with a nomination for Dune: Part Onewhich led many to assume that he would repeat himself for the continuation of his science fiction saga.

Surprise: “The Apprentice”

Director Ali Abbasi’s film about the early rise of Donald Trump has been plagued by controversy since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, with the now president-elect’s team denouncing the project and threatening legal action. Star Sebastian Stan later said that others in Hollywood were “too afraid” to discuss his film with him, which resulted in him being unable to attend diversityis the series “actors about actors”. Despite all this, Stan received a nomination for his transformative performance as Young Trump (he also received a nomination for his work in Another man), as did Jeremy Strong for his supporting performance as Trump’s lawyer Roy Cohn.

Snub: Marianne Jean-Baptiste for “Hard Truths”

Jean-Baptiste, Golden Globe nominee in 1997 Secrets and liesShe failed to receive her second nomination for her praised performance in Mike Leighs Hard truths. The actress is having a stellar awards season despite the Globes snub: She was recently named Best Actress by the New York Film Critics Circle, securing a win Anorais Mikey Madison at the LA Film Critics Awards.

Snub: Jon M. Chu for Directing ‘Wicked’

The splashy adaptation of the Broadway musical has been hailed as one of the greatest – and most ambitious – films of the year. Although the blockbuster itself took one of the six coveted spots for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy – and two of its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, were both honored for their acting performances, Chu, the visionary behind the film, was noticeably missing from the list best directors.

Saoirse Ronan for “The Outrun” and “Blitz”

Ronan gives two thrilling performances this year The outrun And flashboth should submit their nominations in the major and minor categories. Her omissions in both cases come as a huge shock to the US-born Irish actress, who previously won in 2018 for her work in Lady Bird.

Surprise: “The Substance”

Demi Moore was expected to be there for her acclaimed performance in Coralie Fargeat’s provocative body horror film – and she did! – But The substance Still, she managed to surprise, also picking up a completely unexpected nomination for her co-star Margaret Qualley, as well as awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Snub: Meryl Streep for “Only Murders in the Building”

After receiving a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2024 Emmys, Streep was shut out for her role in The Golden Globes Just murders in the building. The show’s three leads – Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez – each secured a nomination for their respective performances, and although the show received a nomination for best television series – musical or comedy, Streep was eliminated from the competition. Streep has already racked up 30 Golden Globe nominations and eight wins throughout her career.

Snub: “The Perfect Couple”

Despite an all-star cast led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, the hit Netflix series based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 novel of the same name received no nominations this year. Kidman and Schreiber play the heads of the Winbury family as their son Benji (Billy Howle) prepares for his wedding to outsider Amelia (Eve Hewson) before tragedy strikes and a murder investigation drags the entire family into the abyss. Meghann Fahy and Dakota Fanning also star.

Snub: “Palm Royale”

The vibrant cast alone was enough for the Apple TV+ comedy to capture audience attention, including Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin and Kaia Gerber. Still, the star power wasn’t enough to capture the attention of Golden Globes voters.

Snub: “Curb your enthusiasm”

After a few years off, the Larry David comedy returned for a triumphant twelfth and final season in 2024. The Golden Globe-winning comedy’s last hurrah was widely praised by critics as the cast once again showcased their comedic chops. Still, the series, which starred Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, JB Smoove, Richard Lewis, Ted Danson and Vince Vaughn, among others, failed to garner a Golden Globes nod.

Snub: “Reservation Dogs”

In its third and final season, the groundbreaking series was praised for its poignant ending. The cast, led by Devery Jacobs, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Lane Factor and Paulina Alexis, also put their best foot forward. Despite previous honors at the Golden Globes as well as nominations at the Emmy Awards, Critics Choice Television Awards and beyond, the film didn’t make the list this year.

Snub: Vince Vaughn for “Bad Monkey”

The Apple TV+ comedy, starring Vaughn as a detective turned restaurant inspector in South Florida, created a buzz when it premiered in August. Although early predictions suggested at least a nod was possible for Vaughn, the competition this year was fierce. Adam Brody (Nobody wants that), Jeremy Allen White (The bear), Ted Danson (A man inside), Steve Martin (Just murders in the building), Martin Short (Just murders in the building) and Jason Segel (shrinkage) filled the six nomination spots for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical.

Snub: “Fallout”

Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama, based on the video game series by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, was an instant smash hit when it released on the streamer in April. Featuring a star-studded cast including Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Walton Goggins. Stand out has already been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards, including Goggins for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. But it was skipped for the 2025 Golden Globes.