
2016 was definitely a good year for diverse television and awards season is starting to reflect that — for the most part. The nomination list for the 2017 Golden Globes features quite a few black women as well as several series. Here are some notable nominations.
Best Motion Picture – Drama:
Moonlight
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Denzel Washington – “Fences”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Ruth Negga – “Loving”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Mahershala Ali – “Moonlight”
Viola Davis – “Fences”
Naomie Harris – “Moonlight”
Octavia Spencer – “Hidden Figures”
Best Director – Motion Picture:
Barry Jenkins – “Moonlight”
Best Screenplay:
Moonlight
Best Original Score – Motion Picture:
Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Benjamin Wallfisch – “Hidden Figures”
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
“Atlanta”
“Black-ish”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Anthony Anderson – “Black-ish”
Donald Glover – “Atlanta”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Issa Rae – “Insecure”
Tracee Ellis Ross – “Black-ish”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Thandie Newton – “Westworld”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Kerry Washington – “Confirmation”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Sterling K. Brown – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”