Golden Globe Nominations 2025: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises

Surprising Nods for Newcomers: Several fresh faces in the entertainment industry received unexpected Golden Globe nominations for their breakthrough performances.

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Snubbed A-Listers: Popular stars, previously expected to be nominated, were left out of the 2025 Golden Globe race, causing shock among fans.

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Surprise Wins for Streaming Shows: Lesser-known streaming series garnered nominations, overshadowing traditional big network productions.

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Gender-Related Surprises: Some gender category nominations sparked debate, with surprising inclusions and exclusions of actors.

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Missing Critical Acclaim: Highly praised films and TV shows failed to secure nominations, leading to questions about the voting process.

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First-Time Nominees: Actors and directors with little prior recognition took the spotlight with surprise nominations, catching industry observers off guard.

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