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Dwayne Johnson Scores First Golden Globe Nomination for The Smashing Machine as Emily Blunt Also Earns Nod

The acting recognition advances A24’s Mark Kerr biopic after a muted theatrical run, with Globes winners to be announced Jan. 11 on CBS and Paramount+.

Overview

  • Johnson is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama, marking his first career Golden Globe recognition.
  • Emily Blunt is up for supporting actress for her portrayal of Dawn Staples, and the acting nods are the film’s only Globe nominations.
  • The ceremony airs Jan. 11 on CBS and Paramount+, with Academy Award nominations to follow on Jan. 22.
  • The film earned major festival honors earlier in the fall, including Venice’s Golden Lion and a Silver Lion for director Benny Safdie.
  • Despite acclaim, the movie grossed about $20–21 million against a reported budget exceeding $50 million, far below typical Dwayne Johnson box-office returns.