Golden Globes: Nicole Kidman could become the second-most nominated actress with 21

Nicole Kidman could make Golden Globes history come nominations morning, Dec. 9. If she gets in for both the A24 film “Babygirl” and the Netflix miniseries “The Perfect Couple,” that would put her at 21 career citations and set the record for having the second-most noms for an actor. This would tie her with Jack Lemmon who’s also at 21, and put her behind Meryl Streep with the record of 33.

As it stands, Kidman is sitting on an impressive 19 total Golden Globe nominations (16 for acting, three for producing), a number shared with Shirley MacLaine and Al Pacino. Below are all of the projects and categories Kidman has been recognized for at the Golden Globes. The six in gold are her wins.

ACTING

Best Film Drama Actress (7)
“The Others” (2001), “The Hours” (2002), “Cold Mountain” (2003), “Birth” (2004), “Rabbit Hole” (2010), “Destroyer” (2018), “Being the Ricardos” (2021).

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress (2)
“To Die For” (1995), “Moulin Rouge” (2001).

Best Film Supporting Actress (3)
“Billy Bathgate” (1991), “The Paperboy” (2012), “Lion” (2016).

Best Limited/TV Movie Actress (3)
“Hemingway & Gellhorn” (2012), “Big Little Lies” (2017), “The Undoing” (2020).

Best TV Drama Actress (1)
“Big Little Lies” (2019)

PRODUCING

Best Limited Series/TV Movie (2)
“Big Little Lies” (2017), “The Undoing” (2020)

Best Drama Series (1)
“Big Little Lies” (2018)

In “Babygirl,” Kidman plays a powerful CEO who begins an illicit affair with a much younger intern, while in “The Perfect Couple” she takes on the role of a famous novelist unsure of her son’s upcoming wedding to his bride.

As of this writing, Gold Derby has Kidman making it in both respective categories for her lead performances according to our combined predictions, thanks to the benefit of all having six slots. Her more assured bet is in Best Film Drama Actress, where she marks second with 4/1 odds for “Babygirl,” with 20 experts, 10 editors, and 23 top 24 users supporting her. It is additionally the category where Kidman has been recognized the most with seven previous movies. The only contender ahead is Angelina Jolie (“Maria”) at 18/5 odds, with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”) at 11/2, Saoirse Ronan (“The Outrun”) at 13/2, Tilda Swinton (“The Room Next Door”) at 10/1, and Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”) at 12/1 complete the top six.

Best Limited/Television Movie Actress is a bit more shaky for Kidman with “The Perfect Couple,” but she is projected to just make the cut as she ranks sixth with 21/2 odds behind Emmy winner Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”) at 18/5, Cate Blanchett (“Disclaimer”) at 9/2, Cristin Milioti (“The Penguin”) at 5/1, Sofia Vergara (“Griselda”) at 6/1, and Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans) at 7/1 in descending order. Though it is a safe spot as she has the backup of nine experts, eight editors, and 17 top 23 users. Time will tell very soon if she manages to nab both noms on Monday morning and become the second-most decorated actress in Golden Globes history.

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