Golden Globe Film Nominee Reactions!

Check back for more reactions to this year’s film nominees!

“My WhatsApp is very busy today with the news about Parasite! I am so honored by the three nominations and thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for recognizing our film. This couldn’t be possible without the excellent work by and wonderful collaboration with my actors, department heads and crew.”
–Bong Joon Ho, Best Director nominee for Parasite

“I am humbled to be in the company of the other honorees.  ‘Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood’ is a celebration of cinema, a film that would not exist without the vision of Quentin Tarantino.  It is a love letter to the city of Los Angeles and the people who make this industry so incredibly special.  A heartfelt thanks to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association  for this recognition.”
–Leonardo DiCaprio, Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy nominee for Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood

“Just woke up to this exciting news and am incredibly honored. I am beyond grateful to the HFPA, and to be grouped with such insanely talented actresses. I grew up watching the Golden Globes every year, cheering for my favorite films and actors…it is surreal that I now get to go!  Wait, I do get to go right?”
–Awkwafina, Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy nominee for The Farewell

“I could not be more proud to be recognized by the HFPA! Ramona was a complicated character and it was an honor and challenge to bring her to life.  Hustlers was a labor of love, sweat and perseverance that was written, directed, produced, edited and starred a group of badass women.  I am proud and honored to represent them and this film.”
–Jennifer Lopez, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Hustlers

“I feel fortunate to be part of the team that made THE REPORT. I appreciate that the HFPA has included me in this list of fine actresses.”
–Annette Bening, Best Supporting Actress nominee for The Report

“Bringing Harriet Tubman to life for the first time on the big screen has meant the world to me, and to do so with an incredibly talented and diverse group of filmmakers has been an absolute honor. To be nominated for both my performance and the song I had the privilege to co-write for the film is a testament to Harriet’s enduring legacy and a celebration of her incredible story, which is long overdue. I am grateful to the HFPA for this recognition and feel truly blessed and humbled to be included on a list of such incredible artists.  To say that this is overwhelming and a dream come true is putting it lightly.  I’m excited to attend my first Golden Globe awards, and to share the night with friends and people I love is icing on the cake. This is beyond my wildest dreams.”
–Cynthia Erivo, Best Actress in a Drama nominee for Harriet

“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.”
–Antonio Banderas, Best Actor in a Drama nominee for Pain and Glory

“Many thanks to the HFPA for this nomination. Although I’ve been nominated before, it always feels as special and important as the first time. I am also very happy to share the nomination with Antonio, who’s the soul of Pain and Glory.”
–Pedro Almodovar, Director of Foreign Language Film nominee Pain and Glory

“I’m extremely proud of both movies. I’m grateful by both and humbled by all the attention. It’s hard, hard work that has truly paid off. I am drawn to strong characters whether they are male or female, and both films were challenging for a number of reasons. Doing them both in one year was amazing, and I feel incredibly blessed to be involved with both.”
–Emma Tillinger Kosoff, Producer of Best Drama nominees The Irishman and Joker

“My deepest gratitude to the Hollywood Foreign Press for the great honor bestowed on me with this Golden Globe nomination! It is wonderful to be recognized by this esteemed group of international journalists, some of whom I had the pleasure to meet in LA, and to feel such strong ties between Europe and Hollywood. Congratulations to Todd and Joaquin on their Golden Globe nominations for their incredible work, I feel truly blessed to be part of this team. Helping find the internal voice of Arthur Fleck was an artistic dream. This is a year for outstanding and innovative music and I celebrate with all Best Score nominees and am happy for their nomination as I am for mine.”
–Hildur Guðnadóttir, Best Original Score nominee for Joker

“I am very grateful to the HFPA to have nominated my score for Little Women. Greta Gerwig is a visionary and a wonderful artist and I am proud that she and Amy Pascal invited me to be part of their team. This music was recorded thanks to Solrey’s musical taste and expertise with the best NYC musicians and I share this moment with them all.”
–Alexandre Desplat, Best Original Score nominee for Little Women

“We are thrilled and honored by today’s nominations, and humbled by the recognition toward the effort we’ve put forth in providing audiences with a truly unique cinematic experience. Movie making is an exhaustive exercise of teamwork. From the director to the producers, the cast and every person on the crew, we collectively poured our heart and soul into helping bring Quentin’s vision of a love letter to Hollywood to life. The pathos in Leo’s Rick Dalton and unphased bliss of Brad’s Cliff Booth represent and reflect so many of the talented people we work with in this industry. The film itself is a reflection of why we all love making movies and pleasant reminder of how we all found ourselves going down this path in life. And of course, to be able to commemorate Sharon’s life – letting her be remembered as she should be in Margot’s eloquent performance brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for showing that you too believe in this fantastic journey of filmmaking.”
–Shannon McIntosh, producer of Best Picture Drama nominee, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood

“I am thrilled beyond measure to have been nominated for one of my favourite roles ever – I owe so much to Nisha Ganatra and EVERYTHING to the one and only Mindy Kaling!”
–Emma Thompson, Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy nominee for Late Night

“I got my parents to watch the film with me for the first time yesterday and my dad told me it was one of his favourite things I’ve ever done so it is doubly ace to get two wonderful tricky-to-get accolades in less than 24 hours – my dad AND the HFPA. I cannot say enough how much this wouldn’t ever have existed without Edward Norton, whose passion, enthusiasm and vision really helped push me into creating a score that I’m incredibly proud of. I loved working with him and am thrilled to both have that work recognised by the HFPA and to be nominated for a Golden Globe alongside such an inspiring collection of fellow composers.”
–Daniel Pemberton, Best Original Score nominee for Motherless Brooklyn

“What a ridiculously surreal, special morning. Thank you to the HFPA for this beautiful nomination amongst the most extraordinary women. And to get to be there with my partner on this journey – Kaitlyn Dever, my life partner – Ben Platt, and my Lady Bird – Saoirse Ronan, is too much for my heart.”
–Beanie Feldstein, Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy nominee for Booksmart

Everyone at LAIKA is absolutely thrilled to have received a “Best Motion Picture – Animated” Golden Globe nomination for Missing Link.

It takes more than a “village” to create a LAIKA movie, it takes a “legion” of talented artists and technologists to bring our original films to audiences around the world.

At its core, Missing Link is about finding out who you are in this world and where you fit in…for the LAIKA team that means always evolving the stop motion animated art form to tell unique stories with bold and memorable characters.

A most sincere thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this acknowledgement.
–A joint statement from the creators (director Chris Butler, producer Travis Scott, and producer Arianne Sutner) of Best Animated Feature nominee Missing Link

“My sincere thanks to the HFPA for their significant recognition of Joker. We set out to make a small film about some big issues —and it’s been incredibly gratifying to see how the movie and Joaquin’s brilliant performance are resonating with so many.  I congratulate our wonderful composer, Hildur, and my fellow producers Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Bradley Cooper, who worked tirelessly with our amazing crew to bring this film to the screen.  I also congratulate my fellow nominees and am so proud to be in their company.”
–Todd Phillips, Best Director nominee for Joker

“Thanks so much to the HFPA for all of their support for Joker.”
–Joaquin Phoenix, Best Actor in a Drama nominee for Joker

“So exciting to get this nomination! Thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for embracing the comedy, heart and message in JOJO RABBIT. Our hope is this fable can remind younger people of the wrongs of our past, and create an intergenerational discussion about the world we want to live in. The nomination is an acknowledgement of Taika’s bold and unique vision, script and direction; and such an incredibly talented cast and crew who got behind the message and put everything they had into it. Especially thrilled for Roman too – and lucky for him his head is still growing into his newly found ego.”
–Carthew Neal, Producer of Best Picture Musical or Comedy nominee Jojo Rabbit

“Thank you very much to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for my Golden Globe nomination. I am amazed and so grateful. Playing Jojo Rabbit was the most important experience in my life. Taika’s story about a little boy who was influenced by hate during WW2 but found the ability to love and accept all others was a responsibility I could not have achieved without the talents and support of Taika, Carthew, Rachel and my fellow cast and crew. I see this nomination as a gift to everyone involved in the film. And thank you to Fox Searchlight, for the opportunity to have missed so much school.”
–Roman Griffin Davis, Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy nominee for Jojo Rabbit

“I am so proud to have been part of this film & this magical journey. Best of luck to Roman, he totally deserves this!”
–Archie Yates, Co-star of Best Picture Musical or Comedy nominee Jojo Rabbit

“Thank you HFPA for the recognition, I am so proud of this film and it was an honor to work with Mr. Eastwood on telling this important story along with the incredible Paul, Sam, Olivia, Jon, Nina, Ian and Niko. I hope our film brings justice and peace to Richard and Bobi Jewell in telling their truth and honoring his heroism.”
–Kathy Bates, Best Supporting Actress nominee for Richard Jewell

“Thank you to all the members of the HFPA! The chance to share Elton’s story in this way has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I am humbled by this recognition and immensely proud of the entire filmmaking team that helped bring Rocketman to life.”
–Taron Egerton, Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Rocketman

“Telling Elton’s inspiring story through his music and songs has been both a pure joy and an honor. I’m so proud of this creative team and to say that we’re all elated to be recognized by the HFPA at this year’s Golden Globes is a massive understatement. Our wild ride continues…”
–Dexter Fletcher, Director of Best Picture Musical or Comedy nominee, Rocketman

“We are thrilled to bits that Rocketman has been nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards.  We are grateful to have worked alongside so many talented artists and craftspeople to bring Elton’s extraordinary  life story to the big screen.  It means the world to us to have their talents recognized and honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press.  We are ecstatic that Taron Egerton has been nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical. He completely immersed himself in Elton’s life and delivered a magnificently powerful performance in both acting and song.”
–-Elton John and David Furnish, nominees for Original Song and Best Musical or Comedy for Rocketman

“Obviously a big thank you to the HFPA for recognizing our song. It’s always a thrill to be part of the Golden Globes but this year is extra special given that the song is a confirmation of Elton’s survival and attached to a movie detailing our enduring relationship.”
–Bernie Taupin, Best Original Song nominee for ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ from Rocketman