We Ranked the 2025 Golden Globes Snubs So You Don’t Have To
Awards season has officially begun with the release of the 2025 2025 Golden Globes nominations, which means the time has come to celebrate well-deserved recognition... and to criticize this year's Golden Globes snubs.
In the celebration column, we've got Emilia Pérez, the most nominated movie with 10 nods, Anora fan-favorite Yura Borisov, who was nominated for his supporting performance, and The Substance, which surprised with 5 nominations. (Plus, my personal fave highlight: Disney Channel alums Selena Gomez, Zendaya, and Miley Cyrus are all nominated this year.) But in the snubs, we've got Paul Mescal and his Gladiator II thighs, Best Supporting Actor Oscar frontrunner Clarence Maclin from Sing Sing, and nothing for Wicked director John M. Chu. And that's just the beginning!
To make sure you know where to place your anger, we rounded up the most egregious 2025 Golden Globe snubs. Golden Globes, you will pay for your crimes!
Deadpool & Wolverine
TBH: I'm not entirely convinced Deadpool & Wolverine was ever really in the running for more prestigious awards like the Oscars, but it is strange that the film isn't nominated in any Comedy categories here, especially given the Globes' love of box office hits and the fact that Ryan Reynolds' awards season campaign appears to be in full effect. The film is nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, but, really...what does that even mean?
Adria Arjona for 'Hit Man'
Glen Powell earned the sole nomination for Hit Man, the dramedy he co-wrote with director Richard Linklater, which IMO is a huge oversight given how engaging and fun Adria Arjona is in the film. She elevates every scene she's in, so even though she didn't get a nod this time around, just know there will likely be one in her future.
English Teacher
FX's new comedy English Teacher captured many hearts and minds this year, including those of Cosmopolitan Entertainment Editor Tamara Fuentes, who bemoaned the snub. "The show has managed to successfully talk about poignant topics in the school system in a unique and funny way that also has a lot of heart behind it," Tamara raves. "With an impressive ensemble and even standout performances from even their guest stars like Jenn Lyon, Andrene Ward-Hammond, and Romy Mars, this soon-to-be Emmy darling will have the Golden Globes mad that they didn't see its star power first."
Lily Gladstone for 'Under the Bridge'
Lily Gladstone's absence from the Best Supporting Actress on Television category is surprising given all the accolades she's received for Under the Bridge (in which she is phenomenal, BTW). That said, it seems like her nomination was just another casualty of the Golden Globes' narrow Supporting categories, which combine all genres of television and limited series.
Saoirse Ronan for 'The Outrun'
Saoirse Ronan has been booked and busy this year with not one, but two award-buzzy performances, one in Blitz, the other in The Outrun.
John M. Chu for 'Wicked'
Wicked earned 4 nominations, including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nods for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, but it failed to nab a Best Director nom for John M. Chu. Maybe he'll have better luck with Wicked 2.
Tyler James Williams for 'Abbott Elementary'
The Abbott Elementary ensemble cast is really too good just to single out one snub, but Tyler James Williams' absence is especially egregious when you think about how he smoothly navigated Gregory's deadpan goofiness while also making him the best love interest on television. Award-worthy work!!
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two being nominated for Best Picture and Best Score, but not Best Director, Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet was nominated for A Complete Unknown instead), or Best Supporting Actress (for either Zendaya or Rebecca Ferguson) has fans scratching their heads. I guess just like Wicked, Dune: Part Two made itself.
Danielle Deadwyler for 'The Piano Lesson'
Danielle Deadwyler's absence on the nominations list isn't too surprising when you consider the Golden Globes' history of undervaluing non-white performers and Netflix's unusual rollout of the film, but it's still disappointing. Danielle would have been nominated in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, which could explain her snub as the category, which covers all genres, is notoriously stacked.
The Piano Lesson, the latest film based on the works of August Wilson, was snubbed entirely.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste for 'Hard Truths'
English actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste might not be a household name in the United States yet, but her work, specifically with writer-director Mike Leigh, is legendary. Her performance in Hard Truths has already won her awards, including a British Independent Film Award and a New York Film Critics Circle Award.
Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor for 'Challengers'
Zendaya earned a nomination for her work in Challengers, but her "little white boys" unfortunately did not. Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist were both snubbed. The two were submitted in the Supporting Actor category, which I can only imagine was meant to be part of an awards strategy that has, so far, failed spectacularly for the two male actors.
Mike and Josh weren't the only ones snubbed from Challengers. Justin Kuritzkes' screenplay also failed to get a nod. In the end, the film still earned 4 nominations overall, including one for Best Picture, Musical or Comedy.
Paul Mescal in 'Gladiator II'
Gladiator II was only nominated for two awards—one for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and one for Denzel Washington's supporting performance (deserved!). It's not entirely shocking given the film's lukewarm reception from critics, but the lack of love for Paul Mescal is still pretty surprising. He and his thighs worked too hard to be snubbed like this!
Clarence Maclin for 'Sing Sing'
After his triumphant win for his supporting performance at the Gotham Awards, Sing Sing co-writer and breakout star Clarence Maclin seemed to be headed straight for the Oscars. So his absence from the these nominations is definitely eyebrow-raising. That said, I wouldn't worry about what this means for Clarence's awards season future. The Golden Globes aren't necessarily the Oscar indicators they once were.
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