The musical West Side Story is among the big winners of the 2022 Golden Globes, with wins for Latina actresses Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose. Also, the Colombia-set animated film Encanto and actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez are among the victors who took home the annual prize presented by the Hollywood Foreing Press Association.
West Side Story, an adaptation of the Romeo and Juliet-inspired 1957 Broadway musical of the same title about forbidden love and rivalry between Puerto Rican and White gangs, earned a total of three awards. The Steven Spielberg-directed feature got the top honor for Best Picture – Musical/Comedy. Zegler won in the category of Best Actress - Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy and DeBose prevailed in the category of Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture.
Zegler posted on Instagram: “our industry has and continues to have so many important discussions about how to properly represent its audience, and i truly believe our movie did just that. i think i can speak for each incredible person involved with ‘west side story’ when saying we appreciate the support and recognition we’ve received. and here’s to the hope that we continue to talk to each other for meaningful change in a world that is constantly evolving. from the bottom of my heart, thank you. xo r.”
For her part, DeBose also expressed gratitude on Instagram while at the same time apparently commenting on representation and inclusivity in film and TV. She posted, “Swipe. There is still work to be done, but when you’ve worked so hard on a project- infused with blood, sweat, tears and love- having the work seen and acknowledged is always going to be special. Thank you” and added a thank-you emoji with dark-skin hands and the hashtags #latinosinfilm, #afrolatina, #queertalent, #musicalsrock. DeBose is an Black Latina of Puerto Rican descent who also describes herself as a queer-indentifying woman.
Encanto won one of three Golden Globe nominations.
Walt Disney’s Encanto is the winner for Best Picture-Animated. The film about a Colombian family whose members have special gifts was directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith, all of whom also share writing credits. It stars Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero and John Leguizamo.
Another Latina winner is Rodriguez, who took the prize for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for her role in Pose. She made history as the first trans actor in history to win a Golden Globe. Rodriguez also took to Instagram to post a spiritual response to her victory. She said, “Last night I reflected on who’s truly orchestrating this whole journey for me and that’s the one above! I’m not hurting anymore. This was Gods plan. Spreading love is the true way! So… HERE WE GO,” followed by four red hearts.
In terms of most 2022 Golden Awards won, the biggest winner is the HBO show Succession with five. Other multiple-honor winners are the Netflix dramatic film The Power of the Dog with three prizes and the HBO Max series Hacks with two.
Here’s the full winners list:
Best Motion Picture, Drama
The Power of the Dog, Netflix
Best Picture, Musical or Comedy
West Side Story, 20th Century Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Will Smith, King Richard
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick … Boom!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Rachel Zegler, West Side Story
Best Director, Motion Picture
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Ariana DeBose, West Side Story
Best Television Series, Drama
Succession, HBO
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Hacks, HBO Max
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pose
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture made for Television
The Underground Railroad, Amazon Prime Video
Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture made for Television
Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown
Best Supporting Actor, Television
O Yeong-su, Squid Game
Best Supporting Actress, Television
Sarah Snook, Succession
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Dune, Warner Bros., Hans Zimmer
Best Picture, Foreign Language
Drive My Car, Janus Films, Japan
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast, Focus Features
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“No Time to Die” from No Time to Die, MGM/United Artists Releasing, Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Best Motion Picture, Animated
Encanto, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.