“Everyone involved in making Bodyguard is immensely flattered by the series being nominated, and congratulations to Richard Madden on being recognized for his incredible performance.”
– Jed Mercurio, Showrunner, “Bodyguard,” Best Television Series – Drama
Promise I’ll say something eloquent and sweet about it soon but for now what the fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— 👼🏼 (@troyesivan) December 6, 2018
– Troye Sivan, “Boy Erased,” Best Original Song
“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 hometown of Málaga, birthplace of Picasso too, for its continual effort to become a referential city of culture.”
– Antonio Banderas, “Genius: Picasso,” Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
“It is such an honor to be nominated as a comedy actor for ‘The Kominsky Method.'”
– Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method,” Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
“Thank you to the HFPA for recognizing our show. Dave Holstein’s universe was a perfect playground for Jim and myself to explore and expand our imagination. The quality of the project attracted an ensemble of casting I couldn’t have dreamed of. Everybody was committed to this project and, with the technicians and the rest of the crew, gathered a formidable energy and creativity to serve the story.”
– Michel Gondry, Executive Producer and Director, “Kidding,” Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical
“I’m so happy for our amazing cast of VICE being acknowledged with multiple nominations. Lord knows they deserve it. And the Best Picture nomination is a nod to our entire crew who went way above and beyond to make this film. Thank you to the HFPA and also to Annapurna, Plan B and Gary Sanchez.”
– Adam McKay Director and Screenwriter, “Vice,” Best Director, Best Screenplay
“I am very proud of this nomination. I am also deeply grateful to my friend Ryan Coogler, who is both an artist and revolutionary, for taking me on a journey that has forever altered the way I think of music and see the world. Thank you, Hollywood Foreign Press for this recognition.”
– Ludwig Göransson, “Black Panther,” Best Original Score
“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, “Green Book,” Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
“Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press. Thank you to Damien for making this beautiful film and pushing me to dig deep for the themes and moods of this score. In writing this music and thinking on the subjects of love, loss, loneliness, perseverance, and family, I felt a lot and revealed a lot of myself. I’m grateful to the HFPA for recognizing the work.”
– Justin Hurwitz, “First Man,” Best Original Score
“I am so happy, it feels like Christmas in December. I am also so very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press and to Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Octavia Spencer along with the entire cast and crew of Green Book. This is truly an overwhelming honor.
– Peter Farrelly, “Green Book,” Best Director
“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, “The Favourite,” Best Supporting Actress in a 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, “Green Book,” Best Actor in a Supporting Role
“It’s such an honor to receive this nomination today. I’m so proud of First Man and share this nomination with all the cast and crew. I also share this with the entire Armstrong family who have been so generous and kind throughout the whole process of making this film. Thank you so much HFPA…see you in January!!!!”
– Claire Foy, “First Man,” Best Actress in a Supporting Role
“I am deeply proud that Black Panther has been recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. To see an epic, aspirational story about people of African descent told on such a global scale, to see myself and people like me reflected back to me on the screen, and to know that hundreds of millions of people have shared that same uplifting and validating experience, has been one of the greatest joys of my life. To have the film honored in this way is incredibly special and appreciated.”
– Lupita Nyong’o, “Black Panther” cast member, Best Picture – Drama
“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, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
“We are so proud of this film, and we have been humbled by the impact it has had on audiences around the world. This is a testament to Ryan Coogler’s vision, our incredible cast, our entire crew and to see it recognized like this is tremendously exciting.”
– Kevin Feige, “Black Panther,” Best Picture – Drama
“We are so thrilled and grateful to be honored by the Hollywood Foreign Press today ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is a true passion project straight from our hearts — so to be recognized in this way feels like a magical adventure Mary Poppins herself would have dreamt up!”
– Rob Marshall, John DeLuca, and Marc Platt (Producers), “Mary Poppins Returns,” Motion Picture – 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, “Mary Poppins Returns,” Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
“All of us involved with Ralph Breaks the Internet are so grateful for this nomination. In a world where the internet is both an incredible technology that connects people across the globe and a dangerous place to be preyed upon, we loved the idea of exploring it through the eyes of Ralph and Vanellope and having it deeply challenge their friendship. Thanks to all our cast and crew for taking this ride with us and thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for this honor.“
– Rich Moore, Phil Johnston (Directors) and Clark Spencer (Producer), “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Best Animated Film
