The cast of Adolescence have led the list of British and Irish stars on the Golden Globes red carpet as they prepare to learn whether or not they’ve landed more awards yet following a rollercoaster 12 months.
The Golden Globes ceremony takes place today at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host for the second consecutive year.
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British television drama Adolescence arrives at the awards as a strong contender, having secured five nominations in total.
The Netflix series, which sparked widespread discussion about online safety following its release, has already claimed multiple Emmy and Critics’ Choice awards.
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However, it also sparked widespread debate, with some viewers unimpressed with the depiction of a young white boy as the face of knife crime.
Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters are both nominated in the best male actor category for limited series, while the show itself competes for best limited series.
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Owen Cooper, who turned 16 last Friday, stands on the brink of making Golden Globes history with his nomination for best TV supporting actor.
Should the teenager triumph, he would become the youngest recipient of the award, surpassing Chris Colfer, who claimed the prize aged 20 for his portrayal of Kurt in Glee back in 2009.
The young actor from Warrington already broke records in September when he became the youngest male Emmy winner for his portrayal of Jamie Miller in the four-part drama.
Upon collecting that award in Los Angeles, Mr Cooper told the audience: “I was nothing about three years ago, I’m here now. Step out of your comfort zone a little. Who cares if you get embarrassed?”
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Irish actress Jessie Buckley has earned a nomination for best actress in a drama motion picture for her performance in Hamnet, where she portrays Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, who was historically known as Anne.
Her competition in the category includes Jennifer Lawrence for Die My Love, Julia Roberts for After The Hunt, and Tessa Thompson for Hedda.
Fellow Irish star Paul Mescal, who plays the Bard himself in the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, received recognition in the supporting actor category.
He faces competition from Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Jacob Elordi, Adam Sandler, and Stellan Skarsgård.
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Brit Cynthia Erivo secured a nomination in the best female actor category for a comedy or musical film for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked: For Good.
She competes against Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Amanda Seyfried, and Emma Stone.
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Emily Blunt also features among the British nominees, recognised for her supporting actress performance in wrestling drama The Smashing Machine.
Erin Doherty rounds out the Adolescence nominations with a nod for best supporting female TV actor.