The 2025 Golden Globes: Winners, Highlights, and Key Moments
The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, celebrated the best in film and television. Nikki Glaser hosted the event at the Beverly Hilton and aired live on CBS and Paramount+. Below, we explore the night’s biggest winners, memorable highlights, and industry milestones.
Golden Globes Major Film Winners
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Emilia Pérez (Netflix) took home the award for Best Motion Picture in the Musical or Comedy category and Best Non-English Language Film. The movie’s song “El Mal” also won Best Original Song, making it one of the evening’s standout productions.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The A24 drama The Brutalist emerged victorious in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category. Brady Corbet, its director, was named Best Director, while Adrien Brody’s performance earned him the Best Actor in a Drama award.
Best Animated Feature
Flow (Sideshow/Janus Films) won Best Animated Feature, edging out popular contenders like Disney’s Inside Out 2 and Netflix’s Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
Box Office and Cinematic Achievement
Universal Pictures’ Wicked was honored for its cinematic and box office success, celebrating its achievements alongside other blockbusters such as Gladiator II and Deadpool & Wolverine.
Top TV Honors
Golden Globes Best Drama Series
FX/Hulu’s Shogun won Best Drama Series, and its stars Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Tadanobu Asano also received individual acting awards.
Best Musical or Comedy Series
HBO’s Hacks secured Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy. Jean Smart, who plays the lead role, won Best Performance by a Female Actor in the same genre.
Best Limited or Anthology Series
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer was named Best Limited Series, while Jessica Gunning’s standout performance in the show earned her an individual acting award.
Individual Winners
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Actor in a Drama: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress in a Drama: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
- Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
- Best Stand-Up Performance: Ali Wong (Ali Wong: Single Lady)
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Cecil B. DeMille Award
Viola Davis was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award during the inaugural Golden Gala on Friday night. This special event featured appearances by industry icons such as Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, and Anthony Anderson.
Carol Burnett Award
Ted Danson received the Carol Burnett Award, recognizing his contributions to television and philanthropy.
A New Era for the Golden Globes
This year marked the second Golden Globes ceremony since the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was replaced by a new, diverse voting body comprising journalists from around the world. The awards are now produced by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge, ushering in a fresh chapter for the Golden Globes.
Conclusion
The 2025 Golden Globes highlighted exceptional talent across a wide range of categories. With groundbreaking wins, heartfelt speeches, and dazzling moments, this year’s ceremony set the tone for another exciting year in entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates as Hollywood’s award season continues!
