Congratulations to Fox Searchlight's Golden Globe® nominees, picked by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The following nominations were announced bright and early Thursday morning, December the 14th. Details follow:

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Judi Dench – NOTES ON A SCANDAL

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Forest Whitaker – THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

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Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

THANK YOU FOR SMOKING

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Toni Collette – LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Aaron Echkart – THANK YOU FOR SMOKING

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Cate Blanchett – NOTES ON A SCANDAL

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Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Patrick Marber – NOTES ON A SCANDAL