Sebastian Stan Wins First Golden Globe

Sebastian Stan has achieved his first Golden Globe, winning the award for best actor in a musical or comedy for his role in “A Different Man.”

Advocacy for Disability Awareness

During his acceptance speech, Stan urged viewers to recognize and address societal biases against individuals with disabilities. In “A Different Man,” directed by Aaron Schimberg, Stan portrays Edward, an aspiring actor living with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that leads to tumor growth on the skin and bones. He shares the screen with Adam Pearson, who has the same condition in real life.

Acceptance Speech Highlights

“Aaron Schimberg and Adam Pearson at home, I wish you were here. I share this with you. Thank you for your trust,” Stan began his speech. “Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now. We must normalize it and expose ourselves [and our children] to it. Encourage acceptance. One way to achieve this is by continuing to champion inclusive stories.”

Recognition of Other Work

Stan also acknowledged his other film, “The Apprentice,” for which he is nominated for best actor in a drama for his portrayal of a young Donald Trump.

Challenges in Filmmaking

“This was not an easy movie to make. Neither is ‘The Apprentice,’ the other film that I was fortunate to be a part of and am proud of,” Stan stated. “These are challenging subjects, but these films are authentic and necessary. We cannot be afraid to confront them.”

Gratitude and Reflection

Stan expressed gratitude towards A24, his team, his long-time manager, and his family.

Industry Insights

“I’m sort of stunned,” Stan told Variety after the nominations were announced last month. “Both films have had such interesting, difficult journeys. We did ‘A Different Man’ two years ago, and it got shelved due to the strike. The fact that we’re still here — and ‘Apprentice’ was a project trying to be made for five years — is extremely humbling and gratifying.”

Double Nominee Recognition

Stan is one of three actors nominated in multiple categories this year, alongside Selena Gomez for “Emilia Pérez” and “Only Murders in the Building,” and Kate Winslet with “Lee” and “The Regime.” He had previously been nominated for his role as Tommy Lee in the Hulu series “Pam & Tommy.”

Film Festival Success

“A Different Man,” written and directed by Schimberg, premiered at Sundance last year. Stan received the Silver Bear for best leading performance at the Berlin Film Festival, and the film won the best picture award at the Gotham Awards in the fall.

Competitive Category

Other nominees in Stan’s category included Jesse Eisenberg (“A Real Pain”), Hugh Grant (“Heretic”), Gabriel LaBelle (“Saturday Night”), Jesse Plemons (“Kinds of Kindness”), and Glen Powell (“Hit Man”).

Conclusion

For a complete list of Golden Globes winners, click here.

Variety’s parent company, PMC, owns Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Prods. in a joint venture with Eldridge.

Person

Sebastian Stan, Aaron Schimberg, Adam Pearson, Donald Trump, Selena Gomez, Kate Winslet, Lily James, Jesse Eisenberg, Hugh Grant, Gabriel LaBelle, Jesse Plemons, Glen Powell

Company Names

A24, Hulu, Variety, PMC, Dick Clark Prods, Eldridge

Titles

A Different Man, The Apprentice, Emilia Pérez, Only Murders in the Building, Lee, The Regime, Pam & Tommy

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