The nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday, December 8, 2025, celebrating the best in film and television. Among the many talented actors recognized this year, several are celebrating their very first Golden Globe nominations. Here are eight actors who have broken through and earned their place among the nominees:

• Joel Edgerton For his role in Train Dreams, Edgerton has garnered his first Golden Globe nomination in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama category. Edgerton's compelling performance has clearly resonated with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

• Oscar Isaac Isaac's captivating portrayal in Frankenstein has earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Known for his versatility, this marks Isaac's first Golden Globe nomination, a significant milestone in his career.

• Dwayne Johnson Transitioning from action hero to dramatic lead, Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine has earned him his first Golden Globe nomination in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama category. This nomination recognizes Johnson's expanding range as an actor.

• Michael B. Jordan Jordan's powerful performance in Sinners has led to his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. This nomination acknowledges Jordan's continued growth and impact in the film industry.

• Wagner Moura The talented Brazilian actor, Wagner Moura, best known for his performance in Narcos is nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in The Secret Agent.

• Jeremy Allen White Best known for his role in The Bear, White is nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.

• Chase Infiniti Making her feature film debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Infiniti has been recognized with a nomination.

• Kristen Bell Bell earned her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Nobody Wants This.

The nominations were presented by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall. The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be held on January 11 and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Nikki Glaser will be returning to host the event.