Golden Globes 2021: Biggest Surprises & The Worst Snubs

11. No Meryl Streep

In the history of the Globes, nobody has been more recognised for their work than the peerless Meryl Streep. With 32 nominations to her name, she is the standard set for other actors to aspire to in their careers.

She is the Lionel Messi (or Cristiano Ronaldo depending on your preference) of the acting world, so even when some of her movies have been found wanting, Meryl has often been recognised for her part aside from the rest of the film.

Which is why her absence in 2021 is so confusing. The Prom has been nominated in two other categories - Best Picture Musical Or Comedy and Best Actor Musical Or Comedy - yet, she has been overlooked.

This might be a career first for Streep, she is usually singled out for unilateral praise no matter what she does and her nomination history at the Golden Globes would suggest that it was to happen again here. To be honest, if James Corden can be nominated for THAT role, then what the heck was The Hollywood Foreign Press thinking?