Moonlight, Fences & More Snag Golden Globe Nominations

Awards season has arrived, and several Black-led films and television shows have picked up nominations for the upcoming 2017 Golden Globes.

Moonlight, which has scored multiple wins and nominations this season, such as the Critics’ Choice Awards and AFI Awards, earned six nominations, including Best Motion Picture Drama. The film, based on a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, tells the coming-of-age story of a gay Black man growing up in Miami.

The film also earned nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Mahershala Ali), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Naomie Harris), Best Director of a Motion Picture, Best Original Screenplay (Barry Jenkins), and Best Original Score for a Motion Picture (Nicholas Britell).

The anticipated film adaptation of August Wilson’s play Fences earned two nominations for its leads, Denzel Washington, who also directs, and Viola Davis.

Scandal’s Kerry Washington received a Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television nomination for her performance as Anita Hill in HBO’s Confirmation.

Ruth Negga, who earned an Olivier Award nomination in 2003, received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture for Drama for her film Loving.

The People v. O.J. Simpson, in addition to Best Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, picked up several nominations, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Tony winner Courtney B. Vance for his turn as lead attorney for Simpson, Johnnie Cochran. His co-star Sterling K. Brown also received a Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role nomination.

Thandie Newton earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Westworld.

Broadway Black would also like to congratulate other faves who’ve scored nominations including Issa Rae (Insecure), Pharrell Williams (Hidden Figures), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana), Benj Pasek, Justin Paul (La La Land), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), and the numerous other talented artists in their respective categories.