Golden Globes 2022 Nominations: Hollywood’s Drama & Controversy
It’s a hot topic in Hollywood—nominations announce the big contenders for the year’s Golden Globes, but this year the awards ceremony is mired in drama that could spoil the shine. Let’s dive into what’s happening.
Nomination Highlights
- The Power of the Dog (Director Jane Campion) – 7 nods
- Belfast – 7 nods (set in 1970s Northern Ireland)
- Don’t Look Up – 4 nods (global‑warming satire)
- King Richard – 4 nods (Spotlight on tennis legend Serena’s dad)
- West Side Story (Steven Spielberg’s fresh take) – 4 nods
- Licorice Pizza – 4 nods (come‑of‑age tale)
Netflix Leads the Pack
Netflix snagged a cumulative 17 nominations, topping the field in a year where the platform is raising its star power.
FAQs About the Ceremony
The winners will be crowned on January 9th, yet the ceremony’s format remains a mystery. NBC had scrapped plans to televise the glamorous gathering in Beverly Hills earlier this year after backlash over the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the group that votes for the Globes.
What’s the Buzz?
- Movie studios and actors that usually flood social media with congratulations were quiet—a stark contrast to typical reactions.
- It’s still unclear which nominees will actually attend in 2022, and the event has historically been a star‑packed affair leading up to the Oscars.
- Only Snoop Dogg was at the announcement to riff on the nominations.
Controversy & Reforms
Critics slammed the HFPA for its lack of Black members. In response, the association added 21 new members (6 Black), banned gifts and favors, and rolled out diversity & sexual harassment training. Now the HFPA boasts 105 members total. Still, major studios are distancing themselves from the Globes.
Best Movie Drama Nominations
- Belfast
- The Power of the Dog
- Coda (a deaf‑community film)
- Dune (sci‑fi epic)
- King Richard
Best Musical/Comedy
- The musical adaptation of Cyrano
- Tick, Tick… Boom (Off‑Broadway hit)
- Don’t Look Up
- Licorice Pizza
- West Side Story
Best Drama Movie Performances
- Lady Gaga – House of Gucci
- Nicole Kidman – Being the Ricardos
- Will Smith – King Richard
- Kristen Stewart – Spencer
- Denzel Washington – The Tragedy of Macbeth
Television
“Succession,” the drama about a feuding media dynasty, leads with 5 nominations for the year.
The HFPA’s Statement
In an open letter, the HFPA declared that its selections were made “fairly and equitably” by screenings in theaters, at special events, and on streaming platforms. They also pledged to uphold their 78‑year tradition despite not broadcasting the ceremony this January.
“The last eight months have been tough, but we’re proud of the changes we’ve made,” the letter read.
Bottom Line
Win or not, the Golden Globes 2022 are a rollercoaster ride of nominations, controversy, and looming uncertainty. Stay tuned – the drama’s only getting started.
