2019 Golden Globe Nominees — See their reactions

The Golden Globe nominations are out! And in anticipation of the Jan. 6, 2019 show, lots of celebs have spoken out about the honor of being nominated. See what they all said, starting with "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star. "Huge thanks to the HFPA for continuing to celebrate our show and for putting us in such fantastic company. This is the warmest welcome to season 2." –Rachel Brosnahan, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy. Keep reading for more stars' reactions…

"I am so grateful to be nominated for such an untraditional female character. Erin Bell is complicated, raw and dangerous, and it was a privilege to portray her. I share this with Karyn Kusama as well as all of the cast and crew. It was truly a passion project for all of us." —Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

"It is such an honor to be nominated as a comedy actor for The Kominsky Method." –Michael Douglas, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy.

"What a thrill and an honor to be nominated alongside phenomenal actresses. Today was a triumph for Sharp Objects. Working on this limited series was a remarkable process and I'm grateful to have been a part of it." –Patricia Clarkson, who was nominated for Best Performance by Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"Thank you, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, for this incredible honor and for your support of BlacKkKlansman. My deepest appreciation to the legendary Spike Lee – we stand on your shoulders, sir. Thank you to the most talented group of actors and the crew, and to Focus Features for their unwavering support. Most importantly — Ron Stallworth, you're a hero. Thank you for allowing me to tell your story on screen. This is a surreal moment, wow. Thank you." –John David Washington, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.

""I'm thrilled. I'm in bed, I did two shows yesterday…I didn't even know it was happening…I was surprised; I thought it was a butt call this morning." –Glenn Close, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

"WHAT?!?!" –Elsie Fisher, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

"Thanks to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press for this recognition that I share with the phenomenal team of great professionals that National Geographic put together to create this complicated, controversial and amazing Genius. I would love also to mention my home town of Málaga, birth place of Picasso too, for its continual effort to become a referential city of culture." —Antonio Banderas, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I am grateful to the HFPA for this recognition, and proudly share it with Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini and the rest of Green Book's wonderful cast. Thank you, Peter Farrelly, for making a movie that inspires hope and compassion. By inviting audiences to laugh and be genuinely moved, and also to think profoundly about our society's past and present, you have given us a story equal to the best work of Frank Capra and Preston Sturges." –Viggo Mortensen, who was nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

"Very very kind of the Hollywood Foreign Press. Am opening a jumbo jar of Vaseline in celebration." –Hugh Grant, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"Waking up in the dark this morning, getting ready and heading out to film into the freezing Canadian Rockies, I received this wonderful news. Today will make for a much warmer day." –Willem Dafoe, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.

"What a morning to have had my phone on Do Not Disturb Mode till now… I'm ecstatic but also in shock! Thank you @goldenglobes !!!" –Constance Wu, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

""Woke up to my phone leaping off the bedside table Grateful for the nom, grateful to the @goldenglobes, grateful to all of you." –Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

"HOLY FORKING SHIRTING FORKING BALLS! @nbcthegoodplace GOT NOMINATED FOR A GOLDEN GLOBE!!!!! "BEST TELEVISION SERIES" SORRY I'M SCREAMING!!!! Congrats to @IMKristenBell who also got a nom!!! @KenTremendous and our fabulous writers, and my fellow cockroaches. THIS IS VERY COOL!" –Jameela Jamil, whose show "The Good Place" was nominated for Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy.

"I am so honored to receive this nomination from the members of the HFPA. I'm honored on behalf of Sony Classics and our entire film to be included in such an impressive group of actors but most of all, I'm so pleased to see the great Babe himself, Oliver Hardy acknowledged in this way. He's got a sweet grin on his face this morning wherever he is, just like me. Long live the eternal clowns Laurel and Hardy." –John C. Reilly, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture , Musical or Comedy.

"I'm very grateful to be nominated along side the amazing and inspiring actresses in my category for @goldenglobes @ReginaKing @LauraDern @conniebritton #amyadams" –Patricia Arquette, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE KHKGJTJFJGKGMHMHMGMHMG" –Troye Sivan, who was nominated for Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

"Wow, thoroughly shocked and completely ecstatic to hear I am among the nominees for this years @goldenglobes A HUGE thank you to the HFPA for their continued support and a HUGE congratulations to Julia, Elizabeth, Sandra and Keri, I am beyond proud to be in your company." –Caitriona Balfe, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama.

"I found out about these Golden Globe Nominations for BlacKkKlansman in between advising my NYU Grad School students because I teach on Thursdays. The first word that came to mind was 'BOOM SHAKALAKA.' Thank you to the HFPA!" –Spike Lee, who was nominated for Best Director, Motion Picture.

"I am very grateful A Star is Born has touched so many people and to the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing our film with such abundance. I've wanted to tell stories through film for as long as I can remember and I feel lucky even to have had the opportunity to do that – to be included in a community of such inspiring artists is incredibly humbling. A huge congrats to all of this morning's nominees and especially to my dear friend, Lady Gaga". —Bradley Cooper, who was nominated for Best Director, Motion Picture.

"It's an incredible honour to be nominated for a Golden Globe. Especially to be part of such a powerful and authentic film with so much amazing music at the forefront. Thank you to Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga for making something so beautiful — it literally made our song sing and my dear brothers Anthony and Andrew for the emotion they put into this tune with us. And a huge thank you to the HFPA for recognizing our song." –Mark Ronson, who was nominated for Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

"I'd like to thank the HFPA for this extraordinary honor. I'm humbled that all our work has been recognized in such a broad capacity, especially that of my friends Viggo Mortensen and Peter Farrelly. Green Book offered a unique opportunity to embody a man with breadth, virtuosity and complexity. I'm so grateful that our story has resonance in a time that calls for empathy." –Mahershala Ali, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"WOW! Have woken up with a rush of gratitude and excitement this morning! I see the other men in my category, some of whom I've already gotten a chance to meet, and I am humbled to even be considered alongside their wonderful performances. Thank you to the HFPA for supporting another indie-minded film, I am soaking up all the gratitude I can. Thank you!" –Timothee Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"Playing Donatella, who I admire so much was a huge honor and working with Ryan was a truly wonderful experience. I am so grateful to the HFPA for this nomination and even more excited that Edgar, Darren and the show are being recognized as well. Thank you." —Penelope Cruz. who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I am overwhelmed. Thank you so much to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the acknowledgments. I am blessed to have been involved in these two amazing productions this year and am grateful to everyone who has contributed for their hard work and dedication." —Amy Adams, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"I cannot even put into words how I feel right now hearing this exciting news from set. Just elated. So proud of these two amazing and beautiful projects. I'm incredibly lucky and humbled that these roles chose me. For Beale Street, honoring the words and legacy of James Baldwin is truly special. Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press!" –Regina King, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"To play Freddie Mercury was a profound honor. To be a part of telling a story like this, of lives like these, is something I will forever cherish. I am eternally grateful to Brian May and Roger Taylor, and to Graham King, Denis O'Sullivan, 20th Century Fox and New Regency. I feel deeply fortunate and grateful to be acknowledged by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Thank you. Finally, my most heartfelt and humbled thank you to the man this is for and because of, Freddie." –Rami Malek, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.

"I am thrilled and amazed to be nominated by the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press. I'm so proud of my non-biological brother – Richard E. Grant – on his nomination. Forever grateful to Marielle Heller, our brilliant ship's captain. I'm humbled to be in the company of the other dreamy nominees." —Melissa McCarthy, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

"I am utterly stunned and astonished to be nominated by the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Humbled and enormously THRILLED to be sharing this honor with Melissa McCarthy, my true partner in crime!!! Gratitude abounds for our brilliant director Marielle Heller." –Richard E. Grant, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"Thank you to the members of the HFPA for this honor! It was an unbelievable joy to get to work alongside my two true loves, Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz on this film, along with all the other wonderful actors, Tony, Deborah, and our incredible producers. The Favourite wouldn't exist without the visionary that is Yorgos Lanthimos. Thank you especially to Yorgos for your guidance, brilliance, and friendship." —Emma Stone, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for recognizing The Favourite. I'm so proud to be nominated alongside such a brilliant group of actresses, including my incredible co-star Emma. And all hail our nominated Queen Olivia! These honors are a testament to the brilliance of our director Yorgos Lanthimos." –Rachel Weisz, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"I appreciate the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing me, which luckily is something that none of the guests on the show did. This is such a special honour for me as the HFPA are always among the first to really appreciate my ever evolving humour. I am humbled to be recognised among such a wonderful group of nominees, all of whom I admire. This show was a labour of love for over two years. It is a shame they overlooked the amazing performances by the rest of the cast, particularly Dick Cheney and Roy Moore. Meanwhile Ms. Palin, despite being cut from the show, I hope you will accept my invitation to be my date for the ceremony." —Sacha Baron Cohen, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you ever so much to the HFPA! I'm blown away and over the moon. I delighted in playing every aspect of this extraordinary and iconic character. The entire experience working on it was spellbinding and that's largely to do with the incomparable Rob Marshall who took on this project with great love, depth and courage in his heart. I'm thrilled for Lin and for the recognition for our beautiful score as well as the film as a whole. Thank you again." —Emily Blunt, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

"Growing up I always loved watching the @goldenglobes with family & friends, so just to be in the room is a thrill- but to be nominated is insane. What an honor to be included with such wonderful actors. Wow. Thank you, #HFPA. Congrats to @MrRPMurphy & cast and crew of @ACSFX!" —Darren Criss, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"After a long night of shooting in South Africa, I woke up to this beautiful news. I am so happy and touched to share this honor with Darren, Penelope and everyone involved in The Assassination Of Gianni Versace. Playing Gianni has been a transforming experience in my life, for which I will always be grateful, and I thank Ryan Murphy for the opportunity. I am truly thrilled. Thank you to the HFPA." –Edgar Ramirez, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"WOW! Thank you to the HFPA for supporting and embracing our show. And to Ryan Murphy, Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk and the Pose gang for believing in us. I'm so grateful to have lived long enough to see this day when the stories of LGBTQ people of color are front and center! The category is…LOVE!" –Billy Porter, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama.

"I'm very thankful to the HFPA and pretty blown away by all of this. To be at the Golden Globes in January representing BlacKkKlansman with Spike and John David means a great deal to me. I'm very proud to be in their company." –Adam Driver, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture.

"What fantastic news!

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"I honestly didn't expect this and am completely thrilled. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this incredible nomination. I loved playing Marlo, so this is a real honor." —Charlize Theron, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture.

"I'm speechless, incredibly honored and so proud of our show. It's been a privilege and one of my most rewarding and wonderful experiences to play the fascinating role of Dr. Laszlo Kreizler. A big thank you to the whole The Alienist Family, especially to my beloved friends Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans. I'm very excited and can't wait to get back to work with all of the team again on The Angel Of Darkness." –Daniel Bruhl, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I am overwhelmed, delighted and very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for today's nominations. How wonderful for Billy, Darren, Penelope, and Edgar— a well-deserved recognition of extraordinary work. But most of all, my thoughts are with everyone involved with both Pose and Versace today. They put their collective hearts and souls into these projects, their passion and commitment was undeniable. And they have been seen and appreciated. It's a remarkable day." –Ryan Murphy, whose shows "Pose" and "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" were nominated.

"Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press Association for recognizing the brilliant work of Dave Holstein, Michel Gondry, the writers, producers and the absolutely lovely cast and crew of KIDDING and myself. Can't wait to see everybody at the dance." —Jim Carrey, whose show was nominated for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy,

"At 6:20 a.m. a friend sent me a tweet saying congratulations on the nomination. Honestly, I was like 'nomination?' I immediately started searching the storage in my memory, then another congrats came in saying for Golden Globe Nom. Then I was like 'Yay Dolly!' I love her so much, and of course I'm happy for myself, but I am SO HAPPY for Dolly. She walked into my life and turned the lights on, and I have not been able to shut them off since. So proud and honoured to be part of each other's Journey. Thank you to the HFPA for recognizing Dumplin' and 'Girl in the Movies.'" –Linda Perry, who was nominated for Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

"What we tried to do was reflect the times that we are living in, which can be pretty absurd and pretty dramatic and tragic at the same time," he said from London, where he is promoting the film. "It's an amazing portrayal of power. With what's going on in the world, that kind of subject and those kinds of performances resonate with the world." –Adam McKay, who was nominated for Best Director, Motion Picture.

"At its core, this film is about celebrating families and people, and encourages in my belief that the human experience is one and the same for all." –Alfonso Cuaron, who was nominated for Best Director, Motion Picture.

"What an incredible honor! I'm so thrilled for the nominations The Kominsky Method, Michael and Alan received this morning. This show is so special to me and I'm deeply touched to be recognized among all the other nominated shows. Thank you to our extraordinary cast and crew as well as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for all their support!" –Chuck Lorre, who was nominated for Best Television Series. Musical or Comedy.

"On behalf of the entire Beale Street family, it's an honor to have our film recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, particularly alongside such varied and wonderful work by our peers. It's a critical time to be telling stories and creating art that reflects the world we live in. We'll take this recognition as an affirmation to continue to do so." –Barry Jenkins, whose film was nominated for Best Motion Picture, Drama and Best Screenplay.

"Can I put emojis in a quote? Because 😮😭🙏❤️ Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think our movie would be embraced to this magnitude by the audience and now the HFPA. What an honor to be included on such a beautiful list of diverse human experience stories amongst storytellers I have looked up to my entire life. I could not be more proud of our movie, our cast, our community and our industry. In response to Eleanor Young, we were always good enough." –John Chu, whose film was nominated for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.

"I would like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for honoring the years of passionate work that went into bringing our show POSE to life, and especially for 'seeing' our show and acknowledging the gorgeous community of people it depicts. It has been a journey, to say the least, to convince anyone in Hollywood that the show was not "too niche"—so I must thank first and foremost Ryan Murphy for shepherding the show into the world as only he can. I'm a boy from the Bronx who grew up watching the Golden Globes, never imagining I'd be a nominee, so to say this is a dream come true is an absolute understatement. I thank everyone at FX, Fox 21 Television Studios, all of my fellow producers, and congratulate our entire cast and crew—with a special shout-out to the great Billy Porter on his much-deserved nomination. Finally, we share this nomination with our incredible viewers who have opened their hearts and minds to our story, and look forward to bringing them another season of POSE." –Steven Canals, whose show was nominated for Best Television Series, Drama.

"This is wonderful news for us, Michael Douglas, and everyone associated with the show." –Alan Arkin, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"Huge thanks to the HFPA for my Golden Globes nomination!! I am so honored to be recognized amongst such a talented group of women. I feel very lucky to get to work with my incredible cast on GLOW, a show that inspires me every day. I'm ready to celebrate with some body slams!!" –Alison Brie, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this nomination, which I proudly share with the LGBTQIA community as well as with Joel Edgerton, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, the rest of the cast and crew, and most of all, with Garrard. I was honored to be a part of this story which will hopefully one day help put an end to conversion therapy in the United States where it is currently still legal in 36 states." –Lucas Hedges, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama.