The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, marked a significant evening in the entertainment industry. This prestigious event honored exceptional achievements in film and television over the past year.
Broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, the ceremony was distinguished by its winners, unforgettable moments, and an approach to hosting.
Host and Ceremony Highlights
Comedian Nikki Glaser made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo. Renowned for her sharp wit and engaging humor, she brought fresh energy to the ceremony. Her opening monologue with jokes about celebrities and recent films, drew plenty of laughs and established a positive tone for the evening.
Glaser’s performance received widespread praise for striking the right balance between humor and respect for the nominees and winners. Her role marked a positive step forward for the ceremony, highlighting the industry’s continued push for inclusivity and representation.
Memorable Moments
Golden Globes 2025 Awards were filled with unforgettable moments that left a lasting impression on both attendees and viewers.
Zendaya’s Red Carpet Appearance
The red carpet featured standout fashion moments, with Zendaya drawing attention by wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring, fueling rumors about her relationship with Tom Holland. Her graceful style and confident presence caught the media’s attention, making her one of the evening’s most discussed celebrities.
Look-Alikes Stir on the Red Carpet
Additionally, look-alikes of Glen Powell and Timothée Chalamet turned heads on the red carpet, bringing a playful twist to the evening. Their striking resemblance sparked humorous interactions and quickly became a trending topic on social media, adding a fun element to the awards ceremony.
Top Film Honors
“Emilia Pérez,” directed by Jacques Audiard, led the night with ten nominations and secured four awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The film tells the story of a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, combining musical elements with a powerful narrative.
“The Brutalist,” a postwar epic about a Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust, won Best Motion Picture – Drama. Adrien Brody’s portrayal of the lead character earned him the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
Diversity and Representation
This year’s Golden Globes marked significant strides in diversity and representation. Karla Sofía Gascón, who starred in “Emilia Pérez,” became the first transgender actress nominated for a Golden Globe in a motion picture acting category.
Complete List of Winners and Nominees
Film Categories
Best Film – Drama
- Winner: The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nickel Boys
- September 5
Best Film – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: Emilia Pérez
- Anora
- Challengers
- A Real Pain
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Non-English Language Film
- Winner: Emilia Pérez
- All We Imagine as Light
- The Girl with the Needle
- I’m Still Here
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Vermiglio
Best Animated Film
- Winner: Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Moana 2
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
- Winner: Wicked
- Alien: Romulus
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Gladiator II
- Inside Out 2
- Twisters
- The Wild Robot
Best Actress – Drama
- Winner: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
- Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl
- Angelina Jolie, Maria
- Nicole Kidman, Babygirl
- Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door
- Kate Winslet, Lee
Best Actor – Drama
- Winner: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
- Daniel Craig, Queer
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Actress – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: Demi Moore, The Substance
- Amy Adams, Nightbitch
- Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison, Anora
- Zendaya, Challengers
Best Actor – Musical or Comedy
- Winner: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
- Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
- Hugh Grant, Heretic
- Gabriel LaBelle, Saturday Night
- Jesse Plemons, Kinds of Kindness
- Glen Powell, Hit Man
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
- Ariana Grande, Wicked
- Selena Gomez, Emilia Pérez
- Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
- Margaret Qualley, The Substance
- Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Yura Borisov, Anora
- Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
- Denzel Washington, Gladiator II
Best Director
- Winner: Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Sean Baker, Anora
- Edward Berger, Conclave
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
- Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine as Light
Best Screenplay
- Winner: Peter Straughan, Conclave
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Sean Baker, Anora
- Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, The Brutalist
- Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
Best Original Song
- Winner: El Mal, Emilia Pérez
- Beautiful That Way, The Last Showgirl
- Compress/Repress, Challengers
- Forbidden Road, Better Man
- Kiss The Sky, The Wild Robot
- Mi Camino, Emilia Pérez
Best Original Film Score
- Winner: Challengers
- Conclave
- The Brutalist
- The Wild Robot
- Emilia Pérez
- Dune: Part Two
Television Categories
Best TV Series – Drama
- Winner: Shōgun
- The Diplomat
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Squid Game
- Slow Horses
- The Day of the Jackal
Best TV Series – Comedy or Musical
- Winner: Hacks
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- The Gentlemen
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
Best Limited TV Series
- Winner: Baby Reindeer
- Disclaimer
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Best TV Actress – Drama
- Winner: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
- Kathy Bates, Matlock
- Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon
- Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Keira Knightley, Black Doves
- Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Best TV Actor – Drama
- Winner: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
- Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal
- Billy Bob Thornton, Landman
Best TV Actress – Comedy or Musical
- Winner: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along
Best TV Actor – Comedy or Musical
- Winner: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
- Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside
- Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Segel, Shrinking
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Best TV Actress – Limited Series
- Winner: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
- Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
- Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
- Sofía Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Kate Winslet, The Regime
Best TV Actor – Limited Series
- Winner: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
- Kevin Kline, Disclaimer
- Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Ewan McGregor, A Gentleman in Moscow
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
Best Supporting Actress – TV
- Winner: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
- Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
- Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Allison Janney, The Diplomat
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Best Supporting Actor – TV
- Winner: Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
- Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Harrison Ford, Shrinking
- Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
- Diego Luna, La Maquina
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Best TV Stand-Up Comedy Performance
- Winner: Ali Wong, Single Lady
- Jamie Foxx, What Had Happened Was
- Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die
- Seth Meyers, Dad Man Walking
- Adam Sandler, Love You
- Ramy Youssef, More Feelings
