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The Associated Press

Published: December 12, 2008

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon" and "Doubt" led the Golden Globes with five nominations each Thursday, though the former two had a leg up with best-drama slots.

Other best-drama nominees: "The Reader," "Revolutionary Road" and "Slumdog Millionaire."
Meryl Streep had two nominations, best dramatic actress for "Doubt," and musical or comedy actress for "Mamma Mia!"; and Kate Winslet also had two, best dramatic actress for "Revolutionary Road," and supporting actress for "The Reader."

Also chosen for dramatic actress were: Anne Hathaway, "Rachel Getting Married"; Angelina Jolie, "Changeling"; and Kristin Scott Thomas, "I've Loved You So Long."

Nominees for dramatic actor were Leonardo DiCaprio, "Revolutionary Road"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; Brad Pitt, "Benjamin Button"; Sean Penn, "Milk"; and Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler."

The year's biggest hit, the Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight," came in with strong awards buzz across the board but had only one nomination, supporting actor for Heath Ledger as the Joker. Ledger died of an accidental prescription drug overdose on Academy Awards nominations day last Jan. 22.

"This nomination is deeply appreciated and is not lost on those of us who continue to love and miss him," said his father, Kim Ledger, in a statement on behalf of the actor's immediate family. "We are so proud that our boy's work is being recognized in this way."

The Globes are the second-biggest film awards show after the Academy Awards and often set the tone for the Oscars by singling out key performances and achievements.

The 66th annual Golden Globe Awards show will be broadcast live Jan. 11 on NBC starting at 8 p.m.

The awards are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of about 85 critics and reporters for overseas outlets.

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