2020 Golden Globe Nominees — See their reactions

The Golden Globe nominations are here! And in anticipation of the Jan. 5, 2020 show, lots of celebs have spoken out about the honor of being nominated. See what they all said, starting with the "Big Little Lies" star. "Headed to the set of The Prom for the first day of shooting. About to see Meryl and can't wait to give her a big hug! Thanks to the HFPA for everything you have done for Big Little Lies season 2 and its subject matter. It means the world to all of us." —Nicole Kidman, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama. Keep reading for more stars' reactions…

"I'm absolutely thrilled. I'm sure Catherine herself would have been thrilled. I hope it encourages more women in life to seek positions of power." –Helen Mirren, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I woke up today to the news that Beautiful Ghosts is nominated for a Golden Globe – it's so cool that one of the most fun, fulfilling creative experiences I've ever had is being honored in this way by the HFPA. I ended up spending many days on set watching the other performers do their scenes. Watching the character Victoria, played by @frankiegoestohayward inspired me so much and Beautiful Ghosts was the result. Congrats to my co-writer and buddy 4 life Andrew Lloyd Webber. This is just purrfect." —Taylor Swift, who was nominated for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.

"Thank you to the HFPA. I am happy to be in such an accomplished group of actors." —Tom Hanks, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"Making Marriage Story with Noah Baumbach and our incredible cast was one of the highlights of my career. This morning's nomination by the HFPA is a beautiful way to celebrate the work we did together." —Scarlett Johansson, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"Our heads are spinning! On behalf of the KNIVES OUT team, huge heartfelt thank you to the HFPA for this recognition and congrats to our amazing Daniel and Ana!" –Rian Johnson, who was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"We are thrilled to bits that Rocketman has been nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards. We are grateful to have worked alongside so many talented artists and craftspeople to bring Elton's extraordinary life story to the big screen. It means the world to us to have their talents recognized and honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press. We are ecstatic that Taron Egerton has been nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical. He completely immersed himself in Elton's life and delivered a magnificently powerful performance in both acting and song. " — Sir Elton John and David Furnish, who were nominated for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.

"Thank you to the HFPA. What an honour. Congratulations to Ana and to Rian and all of the beautiful Knives Out cast and crew." —Daniel Craig, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"It means so much to all of us—to me, Bob, Joe, Al, and the whole team—to be recognized with these nominations from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for our work on The Irishman." –Martin Scorsese, who was nominated for Best Director – Motion Picture.

"I am beyond excited and honored to be nominated for my first ever Golden Globe along with our series! Everyone in our Politician family has worked so hard on our show and done so with such love, so I'm very grateful that the HFPA has recognized us and I'm proud of my extraordinary ensemble. Congratulations to all the other very deserving nominees (especially my best friend Beanie Feldstein)!!" –Ben Platt, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"My WhatsApp is very busy today with the news about Parasite! I am so honored by the three nominations and thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for recognizing our film. This couldn't be possible without the excellent work by and wonderful collaboration with my actors, department heads and crew." –Bong Joon-ho, who was nominated for Best Director – Motion Picture; Best Screenplay – Motion Picture.

"As a producer on Bombshell, I feel extra grateful for my nomination today and also the one for Margot Robbie. We fought to get this movie made because we thought now more than ever this was an important story to tell. Nominations and awards are so exciting, but the most important thing about them is they help get audiences to see the movies. Thank you so much to the Hollywood Foreign Press for paving the way for more people – women and men – to have another reason why they should go see this film. I share this excitement with my incredible producing partners, our director Jay Roach, our screenwriter Charles Randolph and the entire cast and crew on this film." —Charlize Theron, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"Bringing Harriet Tubman to life for the first time on the big screen has meant the world to me, and to do so with an incredibly talented and diverse group of filmmakers has been an absolute honor. To be nominated for both my performance and the song I had the privilege to co-write for the film is a testament to Harriet's enduring legacy and a celebration of her incredible story, which is long overdue. I am grateful to the HFPA for this recognition and feel truly blessed and humbled to be included on a list of such incredible artists. To say that this is overwhelming and a dream come true is putting it lightly. I'm excited to attend my first Golden Globe awards, and to share the night with friends and people I love is icing on the cake. This is beyond my wildest dreams." –Cynthia Erivo, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"When I'm awakened by shaking and my husband's much too loud and excited voice at 5 AM, it must be a good day! I've been blessed to work with talented actors and creative teams throughout my career, but this year really takes the cake because I had the honor of working with two amazing groups of people on both Big Little Lies and The Morning Show! I can't say enough about each actor, writer, producer creator and member of the hardworking crews that brought these stories to life. Acting is my first love and it was always my dream when I began producing and started Hello Sunshine that we would create smart and compelling stories with strong female voices at the center, but to have people actually enjoy the work we do is truly all I could have hoped for! I'm grateful to the HFPA and to my partners HBO and Apple, David E. Kelly and Kerry Ehrin, Nicole, Laura, Shailene, Zoe, Meryl, Jen, Steve, Billy, Mark, Gugu, Karen, and everyone who had a hand in bringing Big Little Lies and The Morning Show to life!" — Reese Witherspoon, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama.

"A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honour. I have long wanted to move away from comedy and do something uncommercial, not reliant on jokes, that few people would see – which I achieved with the The Brothers Grimsby." —Sacha Baron Cohen, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I am so overwhelmed and excited to receive my first Golden Globe nomination that I can hardly believe it is true. I am very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for their support and appreciation of Knives Out. Congratulations to Daniel & Rian and the entire cast and crew on the nomination. This role was an absolute dream for me and to be a part of such an enormously talented ensemble is a chance of a lifetime. I will treasure this moment." –Ana de Armas, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you HFPA for the recognition, I am so proud of this film and it was an honor to work with Mr. Eastwood on telling this important story along with the incredible Paul, Sam, Olivia, Jon, Nina, Ian and Niko. I hope our film brings justice and peace to Richard and Bobi Jewell in telling their truth and honoring his heroism." –Kathy Bates, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"I am thrilled beyond measure to have been nominated for one of my favourite roles ever – I owe so much to Nisha Ganatra and EVERYTHING to the one and only Mindy Kaling!" –Emma Thompson, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"I am humbled and honored that the Hollywood Foreign Press has chosen to recognize Dolemite Is My Name and my performance in the film. This film was sixteen years in the making, and was a true labor of love for everyone involved in its' creation. I am beyond grateful that both audiences and critics have embraced it so enthusiastically, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say that everyone who worked on the film shares in these nominations." –Eddie Murphy, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"I am so honored to be nominated along with the other incredible actresses in our category. Best 5AM news ever!!!!" –Kirsten Dunst, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"I am very grateful to the HFPA to have nominated my score for Little Women. Greta Gerwig is a visionary and a wonderful artist and I am proud that she and Amy Pascal invited me to be part of their team. This music was recorded thanks to Solrey's musical taste and expertise with the best NYC musicians and I share this moment with them all." –Alexandre Desplat, who is nominated for Best Original Score Motion Picture.

"Getting to play Jo March, one of the most inspiring characters in literature, still today, has been an honor. I am eternally grateful to Greta Gerwig for her guidance and partnership, and for her fierce perseverance that brought this incredible cast together and created an environment for us to become a real family and tell this very special story. My performance in this film belongs to Greta as much as it does myself and I share this recognition completely with her." –Saoirse Ronan, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"Wow. I can't believe this!!! Thank you to the HFPA, Golden Globes for your support and nominating me for my first Golden Globe. I feel so blessed to be recognized alongside such a talented group of women. To my fellow "Unbelievable" cast, and the extraordinary producers, congratulations! It was a team effort to bring Marie's story to the forefront and do her justice. THANK YOU to everyone who put their trust in me to portray Marie. I'm incredibly honored and overwhelmed" — Kaitlyn Dever, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I love these women. They are the real deal and then some. I love our family of @maiseltv weirdos. They are among the hardest working, most talented, beautiful hearted folks I've ever known. Thank you to the HFPA for inviting us back to the party. We'll try not to embarrass you." –Rachel Brosnahan, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"I feel very fortunate to be part of the team that made THE REPORT. I appreciate that the HFPA has included me in this list of fine actresses." –Annette Bening, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"I have never loved a Monday morning more! How exciting to wake up to this news and I am so honored to be included with my incredible partner Reese, and all the other extraordinary actresses in our category. Thank you to the HFPA for recognizing our show and all the passion we put into making it. From everyone at Apple TV+, the producers, directors, everyone both in front and behind the camera, we put our heart and soul into The Morning Show and I/we are so grateful that you recognized us with these nominations." — Jennifer Aniston, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama.

"Thanks so much to the HFPA for all of their support for Joker." —Joaquin Phoenix, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"What a way to start a rainy Monday. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for my first Golden Globe nomination! It's surreal to be recognized amongst such an esteemed group actors. Also thrilled for the series' nomination! None of this is possible without George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Luke Davies, Ellen Kuras, David Michôd, Richard Brown, the late Steve Golin, and the rest of our incredible cast and crew. And a special shout out to Italy for hosting us during the production. Thank you!" –Christopher Abbott, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"I'm thrilled at the news of the nomination this morning in particular because I tried really hard! I wanted to do full justice to the complexities of this woman. I don't think life was particularly easy for her, but it's certainly fun to pretend to be her!" — Helena Bonham Carter, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

"What a ridiculously surreal, special morning. Thank you to the HFPA for this beautiful nomination amongst the most extraordinary women. And to get to be there with my partner on this journey – Kaitlyn Dever, my life partner – Ben Platt, and my Lady Bird – Saoirse Ronan, is too much for my heart." –Beanie Feldstein, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"There are only two things I let interrupt my beauty sleep: fire alarms and the Golden Globes nominations. Thank you HFPA for acknowledging that comedy can be a powerful tool against hate and supporting JOJO RABBIT. Congrats to everyone who worked on the film and especially to our Jojo, Roman Griffin Davis, for his well-deserved nomination." –Taika Waititi, who was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for my nomination for best actor. My longtime partnership with Pedro is something I greatly value. I am proud of the work accomplished in PAIN AND GLORY, and appreciate the HFPA acknowledging not only my performance, but the film as a whole. Also, thank you to Sony Pictures Classics for their continued support of the film." —Antonio Banderas, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

"Just woke up to this exciting news and am incredibly honored. I am beyond grateful to the HFPA, and to be grouped with such insanely talented actresses. I grew up watching the Golden Globes every year, cheering for my favorite films and actors…it is surreal that I now get to go! Wait, I do get to go right?"– Awkwafina, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"Good news! This must mean I'm still alive." –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.

"Holy moly! Thank you hollywood foreign press! I'm so humbled! What a way to wake up!!! "– Christina Applegate, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"I could not be more proud to be recognized by the HFPA! Ramona was a complicated character and it was an honor and challenge to bring her to life. Hustlers was a labor of love, sweat and perseverance that was written, directed, produced, edited and starred a group of badass women. I am proud and honored to represent them and this film." — Jennifer Lopez, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.

"What an honor to be nominated for a Golden Globe and I'm grateful to the HFPA. I'm humbled to be included in a group that's so talented and respected." — Paul Rudd, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"Everybody has a story. Stories create empathy. Empathy creates a pathway to the respect of our collective humanity. Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press Association for seeing POSE and helping to illuminate and share our stories with the world. The Category is…LOVE!" — Billy Porter, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama.

"I'm honored for our show to be recognized but mostly I'm just trying to keep up with Mahershala so he can stop taunting me with his Oscars on set." — Ramy Youssef, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you to all the members of the HFPA! The chance to share Elton's story in this way has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I am humbled by this recognition and immensely proud of the entire filmmaking team that helped bring Rocketman to life." — Taron Egerton, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

"Thank you Hollywood Foreign Press for this incredible honor. I put my heart and soul into Nadia Vulvokov and share this recognition with everyone who worked tirelessly on Russian Doll. Thank you to Amy and Leslye for helping me craft with such detail and to Netflix and NBC Universal for your support. This nomination is very affirming on a creative level and means the world to me. Currently hard at work in the writers' room on our second season where I'll be spending most of the day plotting how to get Joe Pesci's autograph at the ceremony. Thank you!" — Natasha Lyonne, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"What a great day. Thank you HFPA for the nomination and for making my Dad proud on his 103 birthday." –Michael Douglas, who was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

"Beyond thrilled – for the show of course, but in particular for our new cast. We all knew how hard it would be to follow the previous gang – but they have done that and more. We could not be happier with the audience response around the world and thank the HFPA for this acknowledgement." — Peter Morgan who was nominated for Best Television Series – Drama.