Sarah Jessica Parker's Divorce nets a Golden Globe award nomination

Sarah Jessica Parker has been nominated for a Golden Globe award for her role in HBO sitcom Divorce.

The Sex In The City star is up for best performance by an actress in a television series, musical or comedy.

Ms Parker is among several Jewish celebs who are in the running for the prestigious awards, which will be announced in Los Angeles in early January.

Also nominated is Winona Ryder for her part in TV drama Stranger Things. The equivalent award for a man could go to Liev Schreiber, who plays the title role as a fixer for the rich and famous.