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With ‘Obsession,’ Is the Golden Globes’ Comedy Race the New Home for Category Fraud?

Variety · October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

With ‘Obsession,’ Is the Golden Globes’ Comedy Race the New Home for Category Fraud?

“Category fraud” is having a crossover moment.

It happens every year, in awards cycles for both film and television.

Campaigners submit films, shows and individual performances in categories they have no business being in, like a drama masquerading as a comedy or a blatant leading role being tipped for a supporting category.

Industry reactions to […]

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With ‘Obsession,’ Is the Golden Globes’ Comedy Race the New Home for Category Fraud?

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