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2016 Golden Globe nominations: the complete list

By Alex Abad-Santos Updated
Carol.
Carol.
The Weinstein Company
Alex Abad-Santos is a senior correspondent who explains what society obsesses over, from Marvel and movies to fitness and skin care. He came to Vox in 2014. Prior to that, he worked at the Atlantic.

It's time for the Globes.

The 73rd annual Golden Globes are tonight. The awards recognize both television and film, and are seen as an early litmus test for Oscar contenders. And comedian and actor Ricky Gervais will host the ceremony for the fourth time in its history.

What you need to know

Carol leads the film nominees. It received five nominations for picture, director, score, and both of its lead actresses. The Big Short is also a strong contender, with nominations for picture, screenplay, and two of its actors.

In the television categories,Transparent, Mr. Robot, Fargo, Outlander, Wolf Hall, and American Crime scored three nominations each.

Here's the full list of nominees.

Film awards

Best Motion Picture, Drama

Cate Blanchett in Carol. The Weinstein Company

Carol. (The Weinstein Company)

Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

The Big Short Paramount

The Big Short. (Paramount)

Best Director

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

matt damon martian 20th Century Fox

Matt Damon in The Martian. (20th Century Fox)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Best Supporting Actor in Any Motion Picture

Best Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture

Best Screenplay

Best Original Song in a Motion Picture

  • "Love Me Like You Do," 50 Shades of Grey
  • "One Kind of Love," Love & Mercy
  • "See You Again," Furious 7
  • "Simple Song #3," Youth
  • "Writing’s On the Wall," Spectre

Best Original Score in a Motion Picture

  • Carter Burwell, Carol
  • Alexandre Desplat, The Danish Girl
  • Ennio Morricone, The Hateful Eight
  • Daniel Pemberton, Steve Jobs
  • Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto

Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language

Best Animated Feature

Inside Out core memories. Pixar/Disney

Inside Out. (Pixar/Disney)

Television Awards

Best Television Series, Drama

Mr. Robot USA

Mr. Robot. (USA)

Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy

Mozart in the Jungle

Mozart in the Jungle. (Amazon)

Best Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television

Fargo

Fargo. (FX)

Best Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy

Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama

Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama

Best Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy

(The CW) The CW

Rachel Bloom in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. (The CW)

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

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

Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, or Made-for-TV Movie

Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama, Comedy, Limited Series, or Made-for-TV Movie

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