Tessa Thompson Makes History as First Afro-Latina Golden Globe Lead Actress Nominee

Tessa Thompson is set to make history as the first Afro-Latina nominee for a Golden Globe in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama category. This recognition comes for her role in the film “Hedda.” Prior to this milestone, Ariana DeBose received the Supporting Actress award for her role in “West Side Story,” while Zoe Saldaña won for Best Supporting Actress for “Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture.”

Historic Nominations for Latina Actresses

While Tessa Thompson shines in the spotlight this year, she joins a prestigious list of previous Latina nominees. Notable actresses include:

• Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here”
• Ana de Armas for “Blonde”
• Salma Hayek for “Frida”
• Fernanda Montenegro for “Central Station”

Wagner Moura’s Groundbreaking Nomination

This year has also brought historic nominations for male actors from diverse backgrounds. Wagner Moura has made waves as the first Brazilian man nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama for his performance in “Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent.” Other nominees in the same category include Oscar Isaac for “Frankenstein.”

Recent Highlights from Tessa Thompson

“Hedda,” directed by Nia DaCosta, offers a modern, queer twist on Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. In this film, Thompson navigates complex stereotypes during a pivotal party scene. Recently, she also received the Tribute Award at the Gotham Awards.

Notable Nominations from the Community

In addition to Thompson and Moura, several other artists from the community have been nominated:

• Benicio del Toro for “One Battle After Another” in the Supporting category.
• Guillermo del Toro, nominated as Best Director for “Frankenstein.”
• “Frankenstein” also received a nomination for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category.
• “The Secret Agent” is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language.

Television Nominees

The television category showcases strong contenders as well. Diego Luna is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama for “Andor.” In the same vein, Selena Gomez is up for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for “Only Murders in the Building,” alongside Jenna Ortega who also received a nomination for “Wednesday.”

Upcoming Event Details

The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.