The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards were held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, celebrating excellence in film and television. With Nikki Glaser as the evening’s host, the ceremony highlighted the industry’s most outstanding talents, blending glamour, artistry, and powerful storytelling.
Red Carpet Elegance: Metallics and Vibrant Colours
The red carpet came alive with dazzling metallics and bold, colourful ensembles. Stars such as Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, and Cate Blanchett embraced metallic hues, setting the tone for the evening’s fashion trends. Nicole Kidman captivated audiences with her futuristic Balenciaga gown, while Pamela Anderson turned heads in a timeless Oscar de la Renta creation, paired with her natural, bare-faced beauty.
Winners in Film
The Golden Globes recognized a wide array of exceptional films, with “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist” taking home the night’s top honours.
Notable Wins:
Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez
Best Animated Film: Flow
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
Best Non-English Language Film: Emilia Pérez
Performances were also celebrated, with Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) winning for Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, respectively. In the Musical or Comedy category, Sebastian Stan (A Different Man) and Demi Moore (The Substance) claimed the top acting awards.
Spotlight on Television
The Golden Globes honoured television’s finest, with “Shogun” and “Hacks” taking top series awards in Drama and Musical or Comedy categories, respectively.
Standout Performances:
Anna Sawai (Shogun) and Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun) earned acting awards for their gripping performances in the Drama category.
Jean Smart (Hacks) and Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) triumphed in the Musical or Comedy categories.
Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country) and Colin Farrell (The Penguin) won in Limited Series or Anthology categories, further showcasing television’s storytelling power.
Music and Writing Excellence
The ceremony celebrated the craft of music and screenwriting, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning Best Original Score for Challengers and Peter Straughan earning Best Screenplay for Conclave. The Best Original Song award went to “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, further cementing its position as a standout film of the year.
Special Honors and the Golden Gala
In a new format, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award were presented at the Golden Globes’ inaugural Golden Gala on Friday night.
Viola Davis received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the world of entertainment.
Ted Danson accepted the Carol Burnett Award for his enduring impact on television.
The gala featured stars such as Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, and Mary Steenburgen, adding to the weekend’s celebratory atmosphere.
A New Chapter for the Golden Globes
This year marked the second Golden Globes since the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was replaced by a more diverse voting body, ensuring global representation in recognizing talent. The awards were produced by Dick Clark Productions and aired live on CBS and Paramount+, providing an inclusive and accessible celebration of creativity.
Complete List of 2025 Golden Globe Winners
Film:
Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez
Best Motion Picture – Animated: Flow
Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Demi Moore (The Substance)
Television:
Best Television Series – Drama: Shogun
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Hacks
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Anna Sawai (Shogun)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
This year’s Golden Globes shone brightly, delivering unforgettable moments and cementing its legacy as one of Hollywood’s most anticipated nights.
