The Biggest Snubs From the 2026 Golden Globes, According to Cosmo Editors
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Whether you blew your group chat up with real-time reactions to Jennifer Lopez’s performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman or that twist from Weapons is still living rent-free in your mind, you don’t need us to tell you that 2025 has been an incredible year for pop culture. From the massive phenomena of Wicked: For Good and Stranger Things to the niche following that rides for the horror genre, so many actors and projects deserve recognition for their talent, in all areas. As awards season is already approaching, they might have a chance to pick up a shiny trophy and bragging rights at the 2026 Golden Globes—or, so we thought.
To our surprise, several names were left out of this year’s Golden Globes nominations, including the films and TV shows we just mentioned. So, if you’re here to release any frustration surrounding your faves being disregarded, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll through the biggest snubs from the 2026 Golden Globes, according to Cosmopolitan’s pop culture-obsessed editors.
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Wicked: For Good
The second part of Wicked’s epic phenomenon wasn’t completely snubbed since Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (rightfully) received repeat noms for their performances. However, it feels a little odd that Wicked: For Good wasn’t considered for Best Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category. As a longtime fan of the Broadway hit, I can confidently say that the first film highlights Cynthia’s tenacious and emotional portrayal of Elphaba. If that’s the case, then the second film fully belongs to Ariana Grande’s bubbly Glinda as she fizzles into darker territory. The lack of acknowledgment in a general category just feels like an obvious miss.
— Sam Olson, assistant news editor
Best Actress, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Lopez in Kiss of the Spider Woman
After the musical-thriller Kiss of the Spider Woman premiered at Sundance earlier this year, I (and many film critics) prepared for a Jennifer Lopez awards season sweep. She earned glowing reviews for her role as screen legend Ingrid Luna, and all signs pointed to KOSM setting off her next major awards contender era (her 2019 Hustlers Oscars snub haunts me until this day). While we can’t count her out of the running yet for all the other big acting awards, this Golden Globe shut-out isn’t a great sign.
— Annabel Iwegbue, associate culture editor
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Mickey 17
Seeing absolutely no nominations for Bong Joon Ho’s anti-colonialism rom-com is truly a crime against humanity! This film was a career-defining performance from Robert Pattinson, solidifying himself as one of the most versatile and important working actors right now. Also, there are some incredibly strong performances from Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette.
— Corinne Bickel, social media specialist
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture: Weapons
I’ve come to expect the horror genre won’t get its flowers during awards season. But Weapons was easily one of the best horror films in recent years, igniting fans and curious viewers alike. Sure, star Amy Maddigan got a nom, as well as a nod to the box office achievement, but with such a unique story, director and writer Zach Creggers deserved a Best Screenplay nod, IMO. The film perfectly balanced creepiness with a story that kept me engaged the entire theater experience (something that should be heralded in the streaming age when I can barely get through something without a phone scroll).
— Beth Gillette, beauty editor
Best Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku in Sinners
Yes, yes, Michael B. Jordan is the irrefutable heart of Sinners, but that means Wunmi Mosaku is its soul. Her performance deftly floats between the spiritual and the warrior. She anchors the movie, communicating the tragedy of the time and the perseverance it required to live through it. I’m happy Jordan got some love in these noms, but I wish it had extended to Wunmi as well.
— Emma Baty, senior entertainment editor
Best Supporting Actress: Regina Hall in One Battle After Another
While Regina’s absence from the Best Supporting Actress category is disappointing, I can’t say I’m totally shocked. She had very little screentime in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (which is actually leading in nominations today), but what she delivered in the scenes she had was impactful. Her performance as Deandra, leader of the French 75 revolutionary group, was layered and subtly heart-wrenching. And I’d call her scene with Chase Infiniti in a high bathroom one of the movie’s most memorable moments. It takes real skill to find the right notes to hit in a role as small as this one, but Regina pulled it off. It would have been lovely to see the Globes acknowledge that.
— Annabel Iwegbue, associate culture editor
Best Television Series, Drama: The Gilded Age
In its third season, the Julian Fellowes show really hit its stride, delivering not only its highest viewership numbers but its most compelling plotlines. Viewers finally figured out just how good this show is, which is why I was a bit surprised to see the sumptuous costume drama not show up here this morning, especially considering the all-star cast of Hollywood and theater mainstays is so beloved.
— Emma Baty, senior entertainment editor
Best Television Series, Drama: Stranger Things
Okay, hear me out. I know the fifth season of Stranger Things is rolling out in several parts, and we have yet to see how the highly anticipated series finale plays out. The Duffer Brothers’ ’80s-pilled sci-fi giant received nominations in 2017 and 2018, but never won the coveted award. Because the show is bidding farewell to Hawkins and the Upside Down in its most epic season yet, I thought it’d make sense for the Golden Globes to give it one last nod.
— Sam Olson, assistant news editor
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