Following her performance inAgatha All Along, Kathryn Hahn has joined an elite group ofMCUactors who continue to break a surprising awards trend for Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga. Kathryn Hahn first appeared as original Salem witch Agatha Harkness inWandaVision, and her instant popularity led to the development of her own solo series that very quickly became one of the MCU’s most successful installments. Anensemble cast joined Hahn inAgatha All Along, but she was the stand-out of the series, and this has been reflected in recent awards nominations.
This new update proves that criticisms aimed at Marvel Studios throughout the Multiverse Saga are somewhat misplaced. There have, of course, been issues with the massive increase in work being produced for the MCU, and the expansion intoMCU-set TV shows on Disney+, butseveral projects in the Multiverse Saga have achieved more success than most of the Infinity Saga’s installments, and more actors have been recognized for their contributions. Kathryn Hahn is the latest, joining three other MCU veterans in an elite and honored Golden Globes club.
Kathryn Hahn Joins 3 Other Actors As Golden Globe Nominees For Their MCU Roles
Only Kathryn Hahn, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany & Angela Bassett Have Been Nominated For Their MCU Roles
The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony, which is set to air on August 02, 2025, were announced on December 9, and includeKathryn Hahn being nominated for her role inAgatha All Along.Kathryn Hahn is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy, joining three other actors who have been nominated for Golden Globes for their MCU roles. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany were both nominated in 2022’s 79th Golden Globes for their roles inWandaVision, and Angela Bassett received the nomination and the win at 2023’s 80th Golden Globes.
Kathryn Hahn’s Newest Agatha All Along Comments Have Me Worried Her Character Might Never Return To The MCU
Kathryn Hahn has commented on her recent experience in the MCU’s Agatha All Along, but I’m worried she may have hinted at Agatha Harkness' end.
Angela Bassett was the first MCU actorto take home a Golden Globe following her performance inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, but Kathryn Hahn could follow in her footsteps.Black PantherandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3were nominated for Golden Globes in other categories, and Ryan Reynolds was nominated forDeadpoolat 2017’s 74th Golden Globes, but this wasn’t an MCU movie.Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Angela Bassett and Kathryn Hahn have proven that the MCU’s Multiverse Saga has still been a strong era for Marvel Studios.
Why The Multiverse Saga Has Produced The MCU’s Only Golden Globe Nominations
No Infinity Saga Actors Received Golden Globes Nominations
While many projects in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga have received criticism, the massive increase in awards nominations, particularly awards as prestigious as Golden Globes, suggests that there has been more of an appreciation for Marvel’s projects post-Avengers: Endgame.WandaVisionandAgatha All Alongare two of the MCU’s most popular and successful TV shows, whileAngela Bassett’s performance inBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverwas outstanding.Marvel may have produced some weaker projects in the Multiverse Saga, but also some of the MCU’s strongest projects, too.
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Kathryn Hahn’s acting nomination forAgatha All Alongis the only Golden Globes nomination for the MCU at this year’s ceremony. Even so, it cements the fact that there is still a huge amount of interest in the MCU, and thatthe MCU is producing some of the most powerful, popular and memorable acting performances out there. It’s brilliant to seeHahn recognized for her incredible portrayal of Agatha Harkness, and her nomination is a sign that the MCU is still growing strong.
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Agatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
