CalArts graduates are among the nominees for Golden Globe Awards the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Monday, recognizing excellence in domestic and foreign film and television.

For the second year in a row, CalArts School of Theater alumna Alison Brie (BFA 05) is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her role in the Netflix series “GLOW.”

The series is inspired by the true story of a popular ’80s female wrestling league, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (G.L.O.W.) that toured with live shows and had a self-titled show that ran until the 90s. Brie plays the fictionalized Ruth, an out-of-work actress whose last attempt to find fame leads her into the glitter and spandex world of female wrestling.

In an interview with The A.V. Club Brie talks about why she was attracted to Ruth’s character:

“I was drawn to the complexity of this character and the tone of the show overall. I like that she is a shapeshifter. At some moments she’s totally sexless and determined, and then other moments she’s doing this outrageous, horrible thing to her friend. I like the idea that we’re not quite sure if she’s a good person, though I think that ultimately she is. I like that other people don’t like her, that she’s sort of unlikable in a lot of ways, even though she is trying her hardest, in earnest, most of the time.”

In August, Netflix announced “GLOW” will be renewed for a third season.

Among the Golden Globe Best Animated Feature nominees are two films directed by CalArtians: Brad Bird’s (Film/Video BFA 76) “Incredibles 2,” as well as Rich Moore’s (Film/Video 87) “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”

Earlier this week, both “Incredibles 2” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” received multiple nominations for this year’s Annie Awards, which honors achievement in the animation arts and is often a predictor for who will win the Oscars.

Both animated features are also major box office hits with “Incredibles 2” surpassing the $600 million dollar mark and ranking as the third-highest grossing film of 2018. “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” which came out recently during Thanksgiving weekend, has kept its No. 1 slot on the box office charts for three consecutive weeks.

The Golden Globe Awards will be handed out during the live telecast on Sunday, Jan. 6 on NBC.

— By Elizabeth Liang