"'Emily in Paris' getting more Golden Globe shine than 'I May Destroy You' is just embarrassing," one person tweeted.
‘I May Destroy You’ Didn't Get a Single Golden Globe Nomination—And Twitter Is Furious
The Golden Globe nominations were announced on February 3, and I May Destroy You was noticeably absent.
Listen, the Globes snub artists and projects every year. I mean, everyone can't get a nomination, right? But sometimes awards shows just really miss the mark, and this is an example of one of those times.
The 2021 Golden Globes not nominating I May Destroy You is a glaring oversight, full stop. The Michaela Coel–helmed HBO show received critical acclaim—it currently has a 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating—and was praised for its realistic depiction of surviving sexual assault.
I reviewed the show after its June 2020 release and was struck by Coel’s poignant yet relatable portrayal. She starred in and created the drama that, according to Twitter, absolutely deserves a Golden Globes nomination.
“I’m absolutely baffled and infuriated that I May Destroy You and Michaela Coel received no nominations at the #GoldenGlobes this year—what the fuck is this idiotic erasure?!” one user tweeted.
https://twitter.com/Glamrou/status/1356968074923151361Another fan wrote, “No it’s actually CRIMINAL to not recognize Michaela Coel for what she did, not just w trauma or sexual assault or consent, but w friendship and art and power and healing! I May Destroy You was an artist executing a singular vision, pure and focused #GoldenGlobes”
https://twitter.com/amil/status/1356983282638991363“Golden Globes are laughable. Not only is I May Destroy You absolutely fucking brilliant, it should be required viewing. Apparently you can be TOO far ahead of humanity @MichaelaCoel we don’t deserve you," another user tweeted.
https://twitter.com/dylanobrien/status/1357002192163635201Another fan pointed out that Emily in Paris—a viral hit but not necessarily a critical one—received two nominations, while I May Destroy You received zero. Granted, the shows weren’t submitted in the same category, but it still shows the disparity between nominating white-led shows and nominating Black-led shows. “Emily in Paris getting more Golden Globe shine than I May Destroy You is just embarrassing,” they tweeted.
The Undoing is an HBO drama (not unlike IMDY) that received two nominations. The shows tackle different issues but have similarities: They’re both mysteries, involve crime, and are well-acted. “All you really need to know about the few dozen random people who pick the Golden Globes is that they loved The Undoing and completely snubbed I May Destroy You,” one user wrote, adding, “As with every year, the Golden Globes nominate a bunch of worthy people and ignore a bunch of more challenging choices in favor of the more famous ones who will make the ceremony more glamorous. And so it goes!”
https://twitter.com/carolineframke/status/1356966777809428482https://twitter.com/carolineframke/status/1356994718048149505Other Golden Globe snubs include Zendaya for her highly anticipated film Malcolm & Marie and her Emmy-winning performance in Euphoria; Jurnee Smollett for her role in Lovecraft Country (the show was nominated); Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever; and P-Valley.
This story originally appeared on: Glamour - Author:Paulina Jayne Isaac
