'I was staring down the barrel of one hell of a dirty diaper': Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds on the moment he found out about Golden Globe nomination news

It's not the first poop joke Deadpool has ever unleashed, nor is it likely to be the last.

Ryan Reynolds revealed he was 'staring down the barrel of one hell of a dirty diaper' when he received the news of his surprise Golden Globe nomination on Monday morning. 

'I heard my phone and I knew that could only mean one thing: A family member had died,' he joked to Entertainment Weekly. 'My brother finally ate it.'

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Deadpoop: Ryan Reynolds revealed he was 'staring down the barrel of one hell of a dirty diaper' when he received the news of his surprise Golden Globe nomination on Monday morning

The 40-year-old was nominated for best comedy/musical actor for his eponymous turn in the comicbook smash hit Deadpool, which was also nominated for best comedy/musical film. 

'It is meaningful to me,' he said. 'I’ve been acting professionally for 25 years, to varying degrees of success, and it’s a special moment to see something that you’ve stuck with for the long game pay off.

'There were many times when I thought this movie wouldn’t ever be made or it would made 20 years in the future, when I’d be too geriatric to be in it.'

The Vancouver native admitted he was shocked to see the film nominated in two categories; it is the first comicbook superhero movie to ever get a nod from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Clever: Ryan was one of the first stars to react to his nom; the actor shared a funny tweet with Deadpool wearing a Santa hat

'Seeing the movie nominated is a real glass ceiling moment for the genre,' he continued.

'I’ve always said that I wish the Oscars had a category for comedy as well. It’s not an easy job. 

'Oftentimes with comedies you have to have some pathos and real grit that in turn earns you the right to subvert expectations and be funny. It takes a lot of construction. And Rhett Reece and Paul Wernick, our writers, are amazing architects.'

Regal: Pregnant Natalie Portman, seen here on Sunday, was nominated for her film Jackie

A risk: The star said, ''I had such a beautiful experience making this film with the most wonderful cast and crew, and particularly with our great director, Pablo Larrain, that it feels like icing on the cake to be nominated'

Reynolds, who landed the Critics' Choice Award for Entertainer Of The Year just hours earlier, was one of the first stars to react to his on Monday morning.

The actor shared a funny tweet with the Deadpool character wearing a Santa hat.

The husband of Blake Lively wrote in his caption: 'Thank you, Golden Globes! As we speak, the entire Deadpool team in engaged in a grotesque, early morning tickle-fight.'

Natalie Portman, who was nominated for Jackie, said: 'I'm so honored to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

'I had such a beautiful experience making this film with the most wonderful cast and crew, and particularly with our great director, Pablo Larrain, that it feels like icing on the cake to be nominated.'

The star is pregnant with her second child. 

On top: Kerry Washington was Golden Globe nominated for her turn in Confirmation. The actress took to Twitter to express her joy

A message: 'We must champion brave voices in times of Adversity,' the Scandal vet wrote. 'Thank u Golden Globes 4 acknowledging Confirmation in this way! Humbled by the nom.'

Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for Lion, said, 'This nomination is even more emotional and I'm more grateful than ever before. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press!'

Kerry Washington was Golden Globe nominated for her turn in Confirmation.

The actress took to Twitter to express her joy.

'We must champion brave voices in times of Adversity,' the Scandal vet wrote. 'Thank u Golden Globes 4 acknowledging Confirmation in this way! Humbled by the nom.'

Liev Schreiber, nominated for Ray Donovan, said, 'What a great wake up call...Thank you to all the writers on Ray Donovan, Ann Biderman, David Hollander, David Nevins, and the extraordinary cast of actors who carry me through every season of this show. Huge thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for continuing to support our show and for giving me another great excuse to play dress up with the boys. We are thrilled!​' 

New to the scene: Lily Collins seemed to be in shock. She shared a photo where she had her hand over her mouth after being nominated for Rules Don't Apply, which was directed by Warren Beatty

Shock: The star tweeted: 'The moment your mom captures you being nominated for your first Golden Globe. Priceless. I still can't breathe. Beyond honored, thankful, and proud. This can't be real!... '

Lily Collins seemed to be in shock.

The brunette beauty shared a photo where she had her hand over her mouth after being nominated for Rules Don't Apply, which was directed by Warren Beatty.

The star tweeted: 'The moment your mom captures you being nominated for your first Golden Globe. Priceless. I still can't breathe. Beyond honored, thankful, and proud. This can't be real!... '

She later added: 'I've never felt so shocked, honored, and proud. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my fearless leader and mentor Warren Beatty, the Hollywood Foreign Press, and to all those involved with Rules Don't Apply. Sharing this moment with my mom sitting on our couch in the dark is something I'll never forget. It's a complete dream come true. I still can't breathe.'

He's happy: Liev Schreiber wrote, 'Liev Schreiber, nominated for Ray Donovan, said, 'What a great wake up call.' Then the Instagram account for the Showtime series added a big congratulations to the actor

Matt Damon, who produced Manchester By The Sea, said: 'Congratulations to our incredible crew and a deep thank you to Kenny Lonergan and the entire cast who poured their hearts and souls into this, and thank you as well to the HFPA for championing a little movie like ours.'

Amy Adams, who got a nod for her turn in The Arrival, said: 'Thank you so much to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association who have always been so incredibly supportive of me throughout my career.

'I'm really honored to be recognized for Arrival, a film I so deeply loved working on. Thank you to Eric for his brilliant script, Jeremy for being an amazing partner and Denis for his incredible guidance and capturing the true heart and soul of this film. I'd also like to congratulate Tom Ford and Aaron Taylor Johnson for their Nocturnal Animals nominations.'

Class act: Miss Sloane star Jessica Chastain said: 'I'm thrilled to be acknowledged in this talented peer group with such amazing actresses. I would not be here without the brilliant direction of John Madden'; here she is seen in April

Miss Sloane star Jessica Chastain said: 'I'm thrilled to be acknowledged in this talented peer group with such amazing actresses. I would not be here without the brilliant direction of John Madden. Thank you to EuropaCorp for making such a daring film, particularly now, and thank you to the HFPA for this honor.'

Rachel Bloom said: 'WOW. Once again, you have made my dreams come true, @goldenglobes. I and everyone at #CrazyExGirlfriend are BEYOND grateful!!!'

Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame was nominated for his song How Far I'll Go for Moana. He wrote: 'But of a day.'

Hailee Steinfeld shared that she was in tears over her nom for The Edge Of Seventeen.

Still a top draw: Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for Lion, said, 'This nomination is even more emotional and I'm more grateful than ever before. Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press!' Here she is seen Sunday at the Critics' Choice Awards

Riz Ahmed said: 'Thank you HFPA! I'm absolutely thrilled to be counted amongst this year's nominees. I'm deeply indebted to Steve Zaillian, Richard Price, HBO, to all the cast and crew of The Night Of for their dedication in bringing this timely story to life, and all those who shared their stories of prison and prejudice with me in researching this role. It was an honour to portray Nas, and through him the untold stories of so many.'

And Christian Slater tweeted: 'Can't express the level of excitement and gratitude I felt to wake up to a Golden Globes nomination. Thank you HFPA!' He was nominated for his TV show Mr Robot.

The cast of Stranger Things seems floored. Noah Schnapp said, 'I am so excited! Stranger Things received a Golden Globe nomination!! Thank you HFPA for this honor. I am especially thankful to the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and the entire Netflix team for having given me this amazing opportunity to be a part of something so special.'

Good daddy: Justin Timberlake said he was happy with his nod for Can't Stop The Feeling from the movie Sing, then noted he was playing with his son

Pleased: Rachel Bloom said: 'WOW. Once again, you have made my dreams come true, @goldenglobes. I and everyone at #CrazyExGirlfriend are BEYOND grateful!!!'

Meryl Streep, who received her 30th nomination for Florence Foster Jenkins, wrote, 'AAAAGGGGHHHH!' Her costar Hugh Grant added: 'It's extremely nice of the HFPA to nominate me, and I'm very grateful and touched. I'm forever indebted to Stephen Frears for offering me such a juicy role in such a classy film. I'm also thrilled to see that my co-stars - up and comer Meryl Streep and the always peerless Simon Helberg - have also been nominated. My thanks again to the HFPA for their support.'

Octavia Spencer shared: 'I am deeply humbled to be nominated for a Golden Globe for playing this particular role. The women of Hidden Figures story are hidden no more. Thank you HFPA.'

Julia Louis-Dreyfus said: 'Huge thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Russian hackers that made our nominations possible.'

Shock and ahhh: The cast of Stranger Things shared this note from a sofa

Jeffrey Tambor added: 'Maura Pfefferman continues to be the role of a lifetime, and I'm honored to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. I'm very excited to celebrate our series nomination with the amazing Jill Soloway and my extraordinary co-stars.'

Viggo Mortensen, who was given a nomination for Captain Fantastic, said: 'It's a privilege to have participated in a great ensemble story like Captain Fantastic, one that has steadily earned its place among the most admired movies of the year by virtue of the passionate response it has received from audiences everywhere. Matt Ross has made that rare kind of film that prompts people to look at the world with fresh eyes, to laugh and cry and think. I'm very proud to be a part of it.'

There is already a clear favorite on the list. La La Land looks set to dance its way to the top this awards season as it picked up a staggering seven nominations.

The musical - led by Emma and Ryan - picked up nods in almost all major film categories outside the Drama nominees.

Sweet note: Anthony Anderson congratulated Tracee Ellis Ross on her nod for black-ish

A 90s icon does good: Christian Slater tweeted: 'Can't express the level of excitement and gratitude I felt to wake up to a Golden Globes nomination. Thank you HFPA!' He was nominated for his TV show Mr Robot

The young one made it: Hailee Steinfeld shared that she was in tears over her nom for The Edge Of Seventeen

He has another hit on his hands: Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame was nominated for his song How Far I'll Go for Moana. He wrote: 'But of a day'

The film picked up acting nominations for its leads Stone and Gosling in the Musical Or Comedy categories, as well as Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director for Damien Chazelle, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Song.

La La Land harks back to Tinseltown's golden era of big musicals, with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling playing an odd couple who find themselves house-sitting after a string of personal disasters and swept the board at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday.

The list of potential winners were revealed at dawn in Beverly Hills by Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick and are decided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

She named other too: Evan Rachel Wood acknowledged vets Keri Russell and Winona Ryder

This Is Her! Chrissy Metz was thrilled with her nod for the TV series This Is Us

Nice shout out: Roz Ahmed wrote, 'Thank you HFPA for ur support and recognition! Congrats to all the amazing team, Steve Zaillian & Richard Price, & my bro @JohnMTurturro'

This year's nominations break tradition and come before those of the revered Screen Actors Guild, making the Golden Globes nods the biggest indicator of you will be up for Hollywood's most-sought after prize, the Academy Award.

Up against La La Land for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy are 20th Century Women, Deadpool, Sing Street and Florence Foster Jenkins.

La La Land looks set to dance its way to the top this awards season as it picked up a staggering seven nominations for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.

Tops: La La Land looks set to dance its way to the top this awards season as it picked up a staggering seven nominations

GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS - FILM

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama

Amy Adams (Arrival)

Jessica Chastain (Miss Sloane)

Ruth Negga (Loving)

Natalie Portman (Jackie)

Isabelle Huppert (Elle)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama

Casey Affleck (Manchester By The Sea)

Joel Edgerton (Loving)

Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge)

Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic)

Denzel Washington (Fences)

 

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

Colin Farrell (The Lobster)

Ryan Gosling (La La Land)

Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins)

Jonah Hill (War Dogs)

Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)

 

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

Annette Bening (20th Century Women)

Lily Collins (Rules Don't Apply)

Hailee Steinfeld (The Edge of Seventeen)

Emma Stone (La La Land)

Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins)

 

Best Screenplay Motion Picture

La La Land

Nocturnal Animals

Moonlight

Manchester By The Sea

Hell or High Water

 

Best Original Song Motion Picture

“Can’t Stop The Feeling,” Trolls

“City of Stars,” La La Land

“Faith,” Sing

“Gold,” SIng

“How Far I’ll Go,” Moana

 

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Hacksaw Ridge

Hell or High Water

Lion

Manchester By The Sea

Moonlight

 

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

20th Century Women

Deadpool

Sing Street

Florence Foster Jenkins

La La Land

 

Best Motion Picture - Animated

Kubo and the Two Strings

Moana

My Life as a Zucchini

Sing

Zootopia

 

Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language

Divines

Elle

Neruda

The Salesman

Toni Erdmann

 

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

Viola Davis (Fences)

Naomie Harris (Moonlight)

Nicole Kidman (Lion)

Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)

Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Jeff Bridges (To Hell and High Water)

Simon Helberg (Florence Foster Jenkins)

Dev Patel (Lion)

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nocturnal Animals)

Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)

 

Best Director Motion Picture

Damien Chazelle (La La Land)

Tom Ford (Nocturnal Animals)

Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge)

Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)

Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester By The Sea)

 

Best Original Score Motion Picture

Moonlight

La La Land

Arrival

Lion

Hidden Figures

The musical - led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling - picked up nods in almost all major film categories outside the Drama nominees.

The film picked up acting nominations for its leads Stone and Gosling in the Musical Or Comedy categories, as well as Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director for Damien Chazelle, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Song.

In the Best Motion Picture - Drama the battle is between Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Lion, Manchester By The Sea and Moonlight.

Up against this year's golden couple Emma and Ryan are an established crowd - against Emma in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy are Annette Bening (20th Century Women), Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply), Hailee Steinfeld (The Edge of Seventeen) and the evergreen Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins).

She got it: Meryl Streep was nominated for Florence Foster Jenkins

He got it too: Her co-star Hugh Grant was given a nod as well

Ryan will face Colin Farrell (The Lobster), Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins), Jonah Hill (War Dogs) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool).

In the acting categories for Drama - Best Actor is between Casey Affleck, Joel Edgerton, Andrew Garfield, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington. Best Actress will be between Amy Adams (Arrival), Jessica Chastain (Miss Sloane), Ruth Negga (Loving), Natalie Portman (Jackie) and Isabelle Huppert (Elle).

Other big nominees include Moonlight (six nominations), Manchester by the Sea (five nominations) and TV movie The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (five nominations). 

The 74th Golden Globe Awards will air live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, January 8 and will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon. 

GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEES - TV

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

Felicity Huffman, American Crime (ABC)

Kerry Washington, Confirmation (HBO)

Riley Keough, The Girlfriend Experience (Starz)

Charlotte Rampling, London Spy (BBC America)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

Riz Ahmed, The Night Of (HBO)

John Turturro, The Night Of (HBO)

Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager (AMC)

Bryan Cranston, All the Way (HBO)

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama

Winona Ryder, Stranger Things (Netflix)

Claire Foy, The Crown (Netflix)

Evan Rachel Wood, Westworld (HBO)

Caitriona Balfe, Outlander (Starz)

Keri Russell, The Americans (FX)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Rami Malek, Mr. Robot (USA)

Matthew Rhys, The Americans (FX)

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul (AMC)

Billy Bob Thornton, Goliath (Amazon)

Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan (Showtime)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Donald Glover, Atlanta (FX)

Gael Garcia Bernal, Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon)

Anthony Anderson, Black-ish (ABC)

Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent (Amazon)

Nick Nolte, Graves (Epix)

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Veep (HBO)

Issa Rae, Insecure (HBO)

Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (CW)

Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin (CW)

Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish (ABC)

Sarah Jessica Parker, Divorce (HBO)

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television

Olivia Colman, The Night Manager (AMC)

Chrissy Metz, This Is Us (NBC)

Lena Headey, Game of Thrones (HBO)

Mandy Moore, This Is Us (NBC)

Thandie Newton, Westworld (HBO)

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television

Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

John Travolta, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager (AMC)

John Lithgow, The Crown (Netflix)

Christian Slater, Mr. Robot (USA)

 

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

The Night Manager (AMC)

The Night Of (HBO)

The Dresser (Starz)

American Crime (ABC)

 

Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy

Transparent (Amazon)

Atlanta (FX)

Veep (HBO)

Black-ish (ABC)

Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon)

 

Best Television Series - Drama

Game of Thrones (HBO)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

The Crown (Netflix)

Westworld (HBO)

This Is Us (NBC) 

 

 

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