Headliners at the Golden Globes
Golden Globes 2025: Triumphant Nights for 'The Brutalist', Emilia Pérez, and 'Shogun'
The Golden Globes, the curtain-raiser for the Academy Awards, took the stage on a chilly Sunday night, offering a first peek into potential frontrunners in the race for Oscar glory.
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The coveted Golden Globes trophies were handed out for the best in film and television, with Netflix's "Emilia Pérez," A24's "The Brutalist," and FX's "Shōgun" taking the spotlight as the evening's biggest winners.
The Golden Globes officially initiated awards season, with the Critics Choice Awards ceremony imminent next week and Oscar nominations around the corner later this month.
Emotions ran high, especially when triumphant transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón, starring in "Emilia Pérez," delivered a heartfelt speech after bagging one of the two Best Picture awards. "You may jail us, beat us up, but you'll never suppress our soul, existence, or identity," she declared with conviction[1].
"Wicked," the blockbuster musical, was crowned winner of the Cassandra Award for "Cinematic and Box-Office Achievement."
Demi Moore made headlines by grabbing her first significant acting award with the "Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical" prize for her role in "The Substance." She refuted being dubbed a "popcorn actress" 30 years ago and expressed her gratitude for this coveted recognition[1].
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres quenched the surprises with her victory in the "Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama" category for her performance in the Portuguese-language film "I'm Still Here."
Golden Globe Honorees: Pivotal Categories
Best Motion Picture – Drama
- The Brutalist (WINNER)
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nickel Boys
- September 5
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Emilia Pérez (WINNER)
- A Real Pain
- Anora
- Challengers
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Director
- Brady Corbet, The Brutalist (WINNER)
- Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
- Edward Berger, Conclave
- Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
- Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light
- Sean Baker, Anora
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here (WINNER)
- Angelina Jolie, Maria
- Kate Winslet, Lee
- Nicole Kidman, Babygirl
- Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl
- Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Adrien Brody, The Brutalist (WINNER)
- Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
- Daniel Craig, Queer
- Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
- Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
- Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Demi Moore, The Substance (WINNER)
- Amy Adams, Nightbitch
- Cynthia Erivo, WickedKarla Sofìa Gascón, Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison, Anora
- Zendaya, Challengers
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Sebastian Stan, A Different Man (WINNER)
- Gabriel LaBelle, Saturday Night
- Glen Powell, Hit Man
- Hugh Grant, Heretic
- Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
- Jesse Plemons, Kinds of Kindness
Golden Globe Timeline: Tune In!
The Golden Globes aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on January 5 at 8 p.m. EST. The Red Carpet Pre-Show kicked off on E! at 6 p.m., while Variety and Entertainment Tonight had their Pre-Show starting at 6:30 p.m. EST on CBS, Paramount+, and the Variety website.
Hosting the Golden Globes: Who's in Charge?
Comedian Nikki Glaser emerges as the new host, replacing last year's controversial performer Jo Koy, following a year filled with blundered jokes and sexist attacks. Glaser, who has had a remarkable 2024 with an acclaimed Tom Brady roast and an HBO special titled "Someday You’ll Die," pledges to take her preparation to the next level, having consulted with 10 writers and conducting 91 test runs at comedy clubs for perfecting her material[1].
The Record Breakers: Who's Raking in the Nominations?
"Emilia Pérez," the unique French crime musical directed by Jacques Audiard, sets a new record with 10 nominations this year, leading in the musical/comedy categories. "Anora" and "The Substance" amass five nominations each in the comedy/musical section, while "The Brutalist" claims the lead in the drama category with seven nominations, with "Conclave" close behind with six[1].
[1] Enrichment data source, Variety.com.
- Demi Moore's triumphant speech at the Golden Globes acknowledged the past label of being a "popcorn actress," but she felt grateful for the recognition she received for her role in 'The Substance.'
- Apart from Demi Moore, Ariana Grande's 'Anora' also received five nominations in the comedy/musical category at the Golden Globes, showcasing a strong presence in the race.
- In an unprecedented achievement, 'Emilia Pérez,' the French crime musical directed by Jacques Audiard, broke records with ten nominations at the Golden Globes, leading in the musical/comedy categories.
- Whilst hosting the Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser demonstrated her commitment to the role by consulting with ten writers and conducting 91 test runs at comedy clubs to ensure her material was perfect.
