Golden Globes: Stars React to Their Nominations

Scarlett Johansson (“Marriage Story”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

“Making ‘Marriage Story’ with Noah Baumbach and our incredible cast was one of the highlights of my career. This morning’s nomination by the HFPA is a beautiful way to celebrate the work we did together.”

Charlize Theron (“Bombshell”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

“We’ve been so excited at how people have been responding to the film at all of our screenings and the type of conversations that we are having. And just realizing this film is really tapping into people emotionally, and not just women, but men as well. That kind of response is already so great and to get a nomination just feels like the cherry on top of a very delicious cake. I always feel like, ‘Did someone make a mistake (with these nominations)’? Like I’m going to get a call from my publicist and be like, ‘Listen, there was a mistake.’

These award shows are also really great for films like this one because there is a level of awareness that ours might not get otherwise, so I’m really grateful for that in hopes that more people will now be interested in going to see it. We’ve been trying to screen it to as many people as possible that were at Fox News at that time, including Megyn and Gretchen, though we haven’t heard if either of them has seen it yet. These conversations we’ve been having after these screenings have sparked this need for people to want to share their stories. It’s been very emotional. There is such a power to telling your story and if this movie gives even an ounce of bravery to somebody like a victim or someone who has experienced something like this to not feel alone and hope they can be empowered by it. Also, the reactions we’ve getting from men have emotionally moved me because I always knew this, but it was cleared up for me that this is not just a female issue. Men want to eliminate this as much as women do because they don’t want it for their daughters or wives.”

Paul Rudd (“Living With Yourself”)

Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

“It’s really gratifying when you work on something, and you know we all believe in it, so when it finally comes out and people see it, and the response was positive — it’s always nice when that happens.”

Beanie Feldstein (“Booksmart”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

“It feels very surreal. The most surreal part of it is that so many people I love — Kaitlyn Dever and Ben Platt — are also nominated; I love celebrating the people that I love. I love our movie so much and I can’t believe how lucky I am to get to represent us. I wish I could bring the entire cast and crew. I remember when Emma Stone got nominated for ‘Easy A’ and Hailee Steinfeld for ‘The Edge of Seventeen,’ I think there’s this beautiful lineage of these types of films getting recognition at the Golden Globes, which is so beautiful because I remember watching that happen and thinking, ‘Emma Stone got awards recognition for singing ‘Pocketful of Sunshine’ in her bedroom and dancing around. Those movies helped me growing up and helped define my comedy and career path; I can’t believe I get to stand among this lineage of beautiful performances. I’m so grateful to the HFPA for recognizing ‘Booksmart’ because it speaks to how insightful, powerful and unapologetic this generation is. It also highlights how these feminist women can be goofy and funny and silly and love their best friends so much.”

Bong Joon Ho (“Parasite”)

Best Director, Best Screenplay

“I’m just glad — because you know, it’s my first time being nominated for the Golden Globes. I’ve only made seven films so far, I plan to make many more, so I’m just grateful that happened pretty early on in my career. My fellow nominees are such amazing filmmakers. Like Scorsese, there are people that I have admired. Regardless of whether or not I win, I’m so honored to be nominated amongst them.”

Eddie Murphy (“Dolemite Is My Name”)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

“I am humbled and honored that the Hollywood Foreign Press has chosen to recognize ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ and my performance in the film. This film was sixteen years in the making, and was a true labor of love for everyone involved in its’ creation. I am beyond grateful that both audiences and critics have embraced it so enthusiastically, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say that everyone who worked on the film shares in these nominations.”

Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

“Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for my nomination for best actor. My longtime partnership with Pedro is something I greatly value. I am proud of the work accomplished in ‘Pain and Glory,’ and appreciate the HFPA acknowledging not only my performance, but the film as a whole. Also, thank you to Sony Pictures Classics for their continued support of the film.”

Todd Phillips (“Joker”)

Best Director – Motion Picture

“When I first pitched this movie to Warner Bros., I never thought about nominations or grosses. I was just thinking how we would push this through to achieve a finished product. As for why audiences were drawn to the film, it was a combination of things: obviously Joaquin and his performance, it was so immersive and he really dove into what he was doing. I used to joke with the DP during the shoot that rather than some massive visual effects, Joaquin was that special effect for us. Before we started shooting, I really knew how invested he was in this role and knew we possibly had something very special ahead of us. As for a sequel, it’s way too early [to tell]. I swear I haven’t even talked to Joaquin about that yet or what that would even be.”

Kirsten Dunst (“On Becoming a God in Central Florida”)

Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical

“I am so honored to be nominated along with the other incredible actresses in our category. Best 5 a.m. news ever!”

Daniel Craig (“Knives Out”)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

“Thank you to the HFPA. What an honor. Congratulations to Ana and to Rian and all of the beautiful ‘Knives Out’ cast and crew.”

Saoirse Ronan (“Little Women”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

“Getting to play Jo March, one of the most inspiring characters in literature, still today, has been an honor. I am eternally grateful to Greta Gerwig for her guidance and partnership, and for her fierce perseverance that brought this incredible cast together and created an environment for us to become a real family and tell this very special story. My performance in this film belongs to Greta as much as it does myself and I share this recognition completely with her.”

Emma Thompson (“Late Night”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

“I am thrilled beyond measure to have been nominated for one of my favorite roles ever–I owe so much to Nisha Ganatra and everything to the one and only Mindy Kaling!” 

Andrew Scott (“Fleabag”)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

“I was with my best friend, we were sharing a chocolate chip cookie in a local cafe here in London. And my agent called and gave me the news and I was really delighted, I’m thrilled. I didn’t forget to finish the cookie. I rang Phoebe and just spoke to her so we’re both really thrilled and can’t believe that the show has captured people’s hearts all over the world. It’s really incredible. We intend to have a really good night.”

Alan Arkin (“The Kominsky Method”)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

“Good news! This must mean I’m still alive.”

Sacha Baron Cohen (“The Spy”)

Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

“A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honor. I have long wanted to move away from comedy and do something uncommercial, not reliant on jokes, that few people would see – which I achieved with the ‘The Brothers Grimsby.’ I am hugely proud of ‘The Spy’ and thrilled that it has been seen and embraced by audiences around the globe. I share this recognition with Eli Cohen’s family and everyone who worked on ‘The Spy.’ I’d also like to express my thanks to the brilliant team at Netflix and to our visionary writer/director Gidi Raff.”

Ana de Armas (“Knives Out”)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

“I am so overwhelmed and excited to receive my first Golden Globe nomination that I can hardly believe it is true. I am very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for their support and appreciation of ‘Knives Out.’ Congratulations to Daniel and Rian and the entire cast and crew on the nomination. This role was an absolute dream for me and to be a part of such an enormously talented ensemble is a chance of a lifetime. I will treasure this moment.”

Helen Mirren (“Catherine The Great”)

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

“I’m absolutely thrilled. I’m sure Catherine herself would have been thrilled. I hope it encourages more women in life to seek positions of power.”

Ben Platt (“The Politician”)

Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

“I am beyond excited and honored to be nominated for my first ever Golden Globe along with our series! Everyone in our ‘Politician’ family has worked so hard on our show and done so with such love, so I’m very grateful that the HFPA has recognized us and I’m proud of my extraordinary ensemble. Congratulations to all the other very deserving nominees.”

Kaitlyn Dever (“Unbelievable”)

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

“I learned so much on the show and doing the show and talking about it. I’ve never learned so much on a piece that I’ve done. It’s an insanely heartbreaking story and it broke my heart when I read it. It definitely feels like a lot of hard work but it feels incredibly worth it.“

Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”)

Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

“Holy moly! Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press! I’m so humbled! What a way to wake up!”

Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series – Drama 

“It feels great. It’s cool, unexpected. My wife woke me up to tell me the news. I was asleep on my stomach, so she rubbed my back and she sort of gently woke me up. Then she told me I was nominated and said: ‘You’re going to be a three-time Golden Globe loser.’”

Michael Douglas (“The Kominsky Method”)

Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

“What a great day. Thank you HFPA for the nomination and for making my Dad proud on his 103 birthday.”

Kerry Ehrin (“The Morning Show”)

Best Television Series – Drama

“I’m incredibly proud that the show was nominated, and it’s so rewarding to see the hard work and talent of Reese and Jen recognized. Mimi, Michael and I could not be more delighted and grateful to the HFPA for this honor, and to Apple for all their support.”