A plethora of LGBTQ+ stars and stories have been honored with nominations at The 80th annual Golden Globe Awards. On 12 December, the nominees were announced. Tár, starring Cate Blanchett as a lesbian musical conductor, earned three nominations. Jeremy Pope received his first-ever nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) for The Inspection, a movie based on the real-life experiences of director Elegance Bratton, follows a soldier who faces homophobia at a Marines boot camp. Several LGBTQ+ inclusive shows have been nominated for Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy) including Hacks, Abbott Elementary and Only Murders in the Building. The event will be hosted by gay comedian Jerrod Carmichael.
