Golden Globes 2021 Nominations: ‘Emily in Paris,’ Michaela Coel and More Make Up Biggest Snubs and Surprises

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Golden Globes 2021 Nominations: 'Emily in Paris,' Michaela Coel and More Make Up Biggest Snubs and Surprises

It's never Golden Globes nomination day without a few snubs and surprises. On Wednesday, February 3, Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson announced the nominees for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, set to air on NBC on Sunday, February 28. While Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return for their fourth time to host the event, they will also helm the first-ever bicoastal telecast, as the Russian Doll cocreator, 49, will be live at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles while the 30 Rock creator and star, 50, will host from the Rainbow Room in New York City. Although it's not yet determined which nominees and winners will show up in person, it's sure to be a night of surprises just as the nominations were. Netflix’s The Crown led the TV noms with six total nods while Pop TV followed with five nominations for Schitt's Creek. HBO received four honors while HBO Max landed their first two nods. [jwplayer eGn3nZdc-l3ahXupL] In an incredible move by the HFPA, 2021 marks the first time ever that more than one female is nominated in the best director category. Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) and Regina King (One Night in Miami) were all honored this year, as well as nominees David Fincher (Mank) and Aaron Sorkin (Trial of the Chicago 7). The last time a woman was nominated in the category was Ava DuVernay for Selma in 2015. Barbra Streisand, who won in 1984 for Yentl, is the only woman to ever take home the best director award at the Globes. Scroll through the list below for some of the biggest surprises and snubs from Wednesday's announcement.

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Golden Globes 2021 Nominations: 'Emily in Paris,' Michaela Coel and More Make Up Biggest Snubs and Surprises

It's never Golden Globes nomination day without a few snubs and surprises. On Wednesday, February 3, Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson announced the nominees for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, set to air on NBC on Sunday, February 28. While Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return for their fourth time to host the event, they will also helm the first-ever bicoastal telecast, as the Russian Doll cocreator, 49, will be live at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles while the 30 Rock creator and star, 50, will host from the Rainbow Room in New York City. Although it's not yet determined which nominees and winners will show up in person, it's sure to be a night of surprises just as the nominations were. Netflix’s The Crown led the TV noms with six total nods while Pop TV followed with five nominations for Schitt's Creek. HBO received four honors while HBO Max landed their first two nods. [jwplayer eGn3nZdc-l3ahXupL] In an incredible move by the HFPA, 2021 marks the first time ever that more than one female is nominated in the best director category. Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) and Regina King (One Night in Miami) were all honored this year, as well as nominees David Fincher (Mank) and Aaron Sorkin (Trial of the Chicago 7). The last time a woman was nominated in the category was Ava DuVernay for Selma in 2015. Barbra Streisand, who won in 1984 for Yentl, is the only woman to ever take home the best director award at the Globes. Scroll through the list below for some of the biggest surprises and snubs from Wednesday's announcement.

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Michaela Coel

I May Destroy You topped nearly every best shows of the year list, yet both the series and the star/creator were left off the nominations.

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'Emily in Paris'

Not only did Netflix's Emily in Paris (which was destroyed by critics) land a nod in the Best Musical/Comedy Series category, but lead Lily Collins also received an acting nomination.

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Meryl Streep

Since Streep has a total of 32 nominations over the years, it was surprising the HFPA didn't show her any love for Prom or Let Them All Talk.

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Kaley Cuoco

Despite the massive success The Big Bang Theory had, Kaley Cuoco never once received a solo nomination at the Globes. This year, she was recognized in the acting category for HBO. The show, in which she serves as executive producer, was also nominated.

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'Bridgerton'

After becoming Netflix's most-streamed original, it's a bit surprising that the period drama was snubbed.

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Kate Hudson

Music, the film cowritten and produced by Sia, barely made any waves among critics, yet Kate Hudson still received a nod.

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Zendaya in 'Malcolm & Marie'

Although some criticized the Netflix movie, it's a bit surprising that Zendaya didn't get any love for her part in the film — the first movie filmed completely during the pandemic.

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Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett

While Lovecraft Country received a Best Drama Series nomination, it was quite shocking to see both Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett absent from the acting categories.