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Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and Nomadland Triumph Amid Controversy

award · 2026-04-27

The 2021 Golden Globes ceremony, held virtually due to the pandemic, saw major wins for Netflix's The Crown and Chloé Zhao's Nomadland. The event was co-hosted by Tina Fey from Los Angeles and Amy Poehler from New York. However, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association faced accusations of corruption and lack of diversity, sparking the #timesupglobes hashtag. Despite the controversy, the ceremony highlighted female achievements, with three women nominated for Best Director. Key winners included Chadwick Boseman (Best Actor in a Drama), Rosamund Pike (Best Actress in a Comedy), and Soul (Best Animated Film). In television, The Crown won Best Drama Series, and Schitt's Creek took Best Comedy Series. The awards are seen as a bellwether for the upcoming Oscars.

Key facts

  • The 2021 Golden Globes were held virtually on February 28, 2021.
  • The Crown won Best Drama Series and multiple acting awards.
  • Nomadland won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director for Chloé Zhao.
  • Soul won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.
  • The Hollywood Foreign Press Association was criticized for lack of diversity and alleged corruption.
  • Three women were nominated for Best Director: Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell, and Regina King.
  • Chadwick Boseman posthumously won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
  • The ceremony was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler from different coasts.
  • Borat Subsequent Moviefilm won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
  • The Queen's Gambit won Best Limited Series or Television Film.

Entities

Artists

  • Chloé Zhao
  • Chadwick Boseman
  • Rosamund Pike
  • Daniel Kaluuya
  • Jodie Foster
  • Andra Day
  • Aaron Sorkin
  • Trent Reznor
  • Atticus Ross
  • Jon Batiste
  • Laura Pausini
  • Diane Warren
  • Nicolò Agliardi
  • Josh O'Connor
  • Emma Corrin
  • Jason Sudeikis
  • Catherine O'Hara
  • Mark Ruffalo
  • Anya Taylor-Joy
  • John Boyega
  • Gillian Anderson
  • Emerald Fennell
  • Regina King
  • Tina Fey
  • Amy Poehler
  • Sandra Oh
  • Tracy Morgan
  • Sarah Paulson
  • Angela Bassett
  • Laura Dern
  • Salma Hayek
  • Curtis Lee Jamie
  • Bryce Howard
  • Chris Meloni
  • Rosie Perez
  • Christian Slater
  • Anthony Anderson
  • Tiffany Haddish
  • Kate Hudson
  • Margot Robbie
  • Kenan Thompson
  • Kevin Bacon
  • Sterling Brown
  • Michael Kirk Douglas
  • Kyra Sedgwick
  • Susan Kelechi Watson
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones
  • Awkwafina
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Joaquin Phoenix
  • Renée Zellweger
  • Kristen Wiig
  • Annie Mumolo
  • Shira Haas
  • Cate Blanchett
  • Elle Fanning
  • Olivia Colman
  • Helena Bonham Carter
  • Sacha Baron Cohen
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • Hollywood Foreign Press Association
  • Netflix
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • United States
  • South Korea

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