43rd Golden Raspberry Awards
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, commonly known as the Razzies, were presented on March 11, 2023, to recognize the worst films and performances of 2022, with nominations announced on January 23, 2023.[1][2] The awards, organized by the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, are traditionally held the day before the Academy Awards and feature categories such as Worst Picture, Worst Actor, Worst Actress, Worst Supporting Actor, Worst Supporting Actress, Worst Screenplay, Worst Director, Worst Screen Combo, and Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel, alongside the positive Razzie Redeemer Award for career rehabilitation.[3] The ceremony, conducted virtually as has become customary in recent years, saw Netflix's Blonde, directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, dominate with eight nominations and wins for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay, drawing criticism for its exploitative portrayal of the icon.[2][3] Morbius, the Sony superhero film starring Jared Leto, also earned two awards: Worst Actor for Leto and Worst Supporting Actress for Adria Arjona, highlighting the film's poor reception despite its high-profile cast.[4] Elvis, Baz Luhrmann's biopic, secured two Razzie wins for Tom Hanks as Worst Supporting Actor in his role as Colonel Tom Parker and for Worst Screen Combo involving Hanks' "latex-laden face and ludicrous accent."[2] Other notable wins included Worst Director for Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun for their collaborative effort on Good Mourning, and Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel for Disney's live-action Pinocchio (directed by Robert Zemeckis).[2] In a unique twist, the Worst Actress category was awarded to "The Razzies" themselves for a "43rd Worst Actress Nominations Blunder," stemming from backlash over initially nominating 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong for her role in Firestarter; the foundation issued an apology and removed her from contention prior to the ceremony.[2] The Razzie Redeemer Award went to Colin Farrell for his acclaimed performances in films like The Batman and After Yang, marking a turnaround from his earlier Razzie-nominated roles.[2] The 43rd Razzies underscored ongoing debates about the awards' satirical nature, particularly their nomination of child actors and biographical films, while continuing their tradition of spotlighting Hollywood's most criticized outputs through public voting by foundation members.[1]Event Overview
Date and Eligibility
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards winners were announced on March 11, 2023, via a virtual ceremony.[5] The awards considered films released theatrically or directly to streaming platforms in the United States during 2022.[6] Nominations and winners were determined by ballot votes from members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation, a paid membership organization that includes film critics, journalists, and enthusiasts from around the world.[7] Established in 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards—commonly known as the Razzies—serve as satirical honors for the worst achievements in film, intentionally parodying the prestige of the Academy Awards.[8]Key Highlights
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, honoring the worst films of 2022, had winners announced on March 11, 2023, and highlighted several high-profile cinematic disappointments, particularly biopics and superhero fare that underperformed critically and commercially.[2][8] Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde dominated the nominations with eight, the highest total of the evening, underscoring its widespread derision for its controversial portrayal and execution.[1][9] Among the winners, Blonde, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, and the superhero flop Morbius each secured two awards, reflecting a pattern of multiple nods to films that drew significant backlash for their creative choices and box-office results.[2][10][4] In a self-deprecating move following public backlash, the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation won Worst Actress for "Their 43rd Worst Actress Nominations Blunder," related to initially nominating 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong.[11][12]Ceremony Details
Venue and Format
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards were held virtually, with the Golden Raspberry Foundation—based in Los Angeles, California—presenting the event through a pre-recorded video announcement rather than a live in-person ceremony.[5] The format continued the virtual style initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing brevity and satire with a video under five minutes long that premiered on YouTube.[5][11] Scheduled for March 11, 2023, during Oscar weekend as the eve of the 95th Academy Awards, the presentation featured no traditional host but instead relied on animated and humorous segments narrated by a foundation representative known as "Razz Berry" to deliver the satirical commentary.[5][11] This approach maintained the Razzies' longstanding tradition of low-budget, parody-driven operations, focusing on sharp-witted critiques without a physical audience or red-carpet elements.[5]Nomination Announcement
The nominations for the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards were announced on January 22, 2023, via the official Razzies website and a video press release uploaded to the organization's YouTube channel.[13] This timing positioned the reveal just ahead of the Academy Awards nominations, building satirical contrast with the Oscars.[14] The selection process relied on ballots submitted by over 1,000 voting members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation, who evaluated films released in 2022 and selected their least favorites from pre-listed contenders and write-in options using an online platform.[15] Nominees were determined by tallying these votes, with the top five or six recipients in each category advancing to the final ballot.[16] The awards encompassed 10 categories, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor, Worst Actress, Worst Supporting Actor, Worst Supporting Actress, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, Worst Prequel/Remake/Rip-off/Sequel, and Worst Screen Combo, alongside the separate Razzie Redeemer Award recognizing redemption by a prior recipient.[6] Leading up to the announcement, media attention centered on controversial 2022 releases such as the Netflix biopic Blonde, which faced backlash for its graphic portrayal of Marilyn Monroe, and Good Mourning, derided for its low critical scores and celebrity cameos. These films generated early speculation about potential Razzie dominance due to their polarizing receptions.[1] The eventual winners were revealed on March 11, 2023, the day before the 95th Academy Awards.[14]Awards and Nominations
Categories and Recipients
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, often called the Razzies, satirically honored the worst films and performances from 2022 across ten categories, including the newly established Razzie Redeemer Award for career turnarounds. Winners were announced on March 11, 2023, with boldface indicating recipients and full nominee lists provided below for completeness.[2][4][14] Worst PictureThis category lampoons the most critically and commercially reviled films of the year. The winner was Blonde (Netflix), a biopic about Marilyn Monroe directed by Andrew Dominik. Nominees were:
- Blonde
- Disney's Pinocchio (Netflix)
- Good Mourning (Open Road Films)
- Morbius (Sony Pictures)
- The 355 (Universal Pictures)[14][2]
Highlighting directorial efforts deemed incompetent or misguided, the winner was Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly) and Mod Sun for Good Mourning. Nominees were:
- Andrew Dominik, Blonde
- Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly) and Mod Sun, Good Mourning
- Daniel Espinosa, Morbius
- Simon Kinberg, The 355
- Robert Zemeckis, Disney's Pinocchio[14][2]
This award mocks lead male performances considered overacted or poorly cast. The winner was Jared Leto for Morbius (as Dr. Michael Morbius). Nominees were:
- Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly), Good Mourning
- Pete Davidson, Amsterdam
- Tom Hanks, Elvis and Disney's Pinocchio
- Adam Sandler, Hustle
- Jared Leto, Morbius[14][2]
Satirizing lead female roles seen as miscast or unconvincing, this category controversially included a child nominee but ultimately self-awarded for the error. The winner was The Razzies, for "nominating a 12-year-old child for Worst Actress" (instead of individual nominees). Nominees were:
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Firestarter
- Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World Dominion
- Diane Keaton, Mack & Rita
- Alicia Silverstone, The Requin
- Kaya Scodelario, The King's Daughter[14][2]
Targeting secondary male roles that detracted from the film, the winner was Tom Hanks for Elvis (as Colonel Tom Parker). Nominees were:
- Pete Davidson, Good Mourning
- Evan Williams, Blonde
- Tom Hanks, Elvis
- Mod Sun, Good Mourning
- Xavier Samuel, Blonde[4][2]
This category ridicules supporting female performances viewed as superfluous or grating. The winner was Adria Arjona for Morbius (as Lorna). Nominees were:
- Adria Arjona, Morbius
- Lorraine Bracco (voice), Disney's Pinocchio
- Penelope Cruz, The 355
- Bingbing Fan, The 355 and The King's Daughter
- Stephanie Hsu, Joy Ride[4][2]
Mocking scripts criticized for poor writing, plot holes, or lack of originality, the winner was Andrew Dominik for Blonde. Nominees were:
- Andrew Dominik, Blonde
- Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly) and Mod Sun, Good Mourning
- Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless (screenplay); story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless, Luke Cage, and Matt Manfredi, Morbius
- Theresa Rebeck (screenplay); story by Simon Kinberg, The 355
- Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz (screenplay); screen story by Robert Zemeckis; based on the story by Carlo Collodi, Disney's Pinocchio[14][2]
This award derides unnecessary reboots, sequels, or derivative works. The winner was Pinocchio (Netflix, directed by Robert Zemeckis). Nominees were:
- Amsterdam
- Blonde
- Jurassic World Dominion
- Pinocchio
- Top Gun: Maverick[14][2]
Satirizing ill-matched pairings or ensembles that amplified a film's flaws, the winner was Tom Hanks and his latex-laden face (and that ludicrous accent) in Elvis. Nominees were:
- Ana de Armas and two or more men she's seen having sex with, Blonde
- Colson Baker (aka Machine Gun Kelly) and his various body parts, Good Mourning
- Jared Leto and his "Morbin' time" in Morbius
- Tom Hanks and his ludicrous latex facial prosthetics, Pinocchio
- Any two or more actors from the ensemble cast, Amsterdam[14][2]
Introduced in 2022 to recognize significant comebacks, this positive category had no formal nominees. The winner was Colin Farrell for The Batman (as The Penguin).[2][4]
Multiple Wins and Nominations
The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards saw several films and individuals accumulate multiple wins and nominations, highlighting patterns of critical and audience disdain for certain 2022 releases. Blonde secured two wins, including Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay (written and directed by Andrew Dominik). Similarly, Elvis earned two awards: Worst Supporting Actor for Tom Hanks and Worst Screen Combo for Hanks and his "latex-laden face" (and ludicrous accent). Morbius also claimed two victories, with Jared Leto winning Worst Actor and Adria Arjona taking Worst Supporting Actress.[17][9][2] In terms of nominations, Blonde dominated with eight across various categories, followed closely by Good Mourning with seven nods, largely driven by its lead performer and director. Disney's Pinocchio received six nominations, while both Elvis and Morbius garnered four each. These tallies underscore the awards' focus on high-profile disappointments in biopics and genre films.[1][18] Individuals also saw notable multiples, with Tom Hanks achieving two wins for his role in Elvis, marking a rare double for the actor in supporting and combo categories. Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker), starring in and co-directing Good Mourning, received multiple nominations spanning Worst Actor, Worst Director (shared with Mod Sun), Worst Screenplay, and Worst Screen Combo.[17][9][19]| Film | Wins | Key Wins | Nominations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blonde | 2 | Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay | 8 |
| Elvis | 2 | Worst Supporting Actor, Worst Screen Combo | 4 |
| Morbius | 2 | Worst Actor, Worst Supporting Actress | 4 |
| Good Mourning | 1 | Worst Director (co) | 7 |
| Disney's Pinocchio | 1 | Worst Remake/Rip-Off/Sequel | 6 |