The 2025 Golden Globes dazzled viewers worldwide as Hollywood’s brightest stars celebrated a night of stellar achievements in film and television. With a blend of groundbreaking wins, heartfelt speeches, and memorable moments, the ceremony kicked off awards season in spectacular fashion. Here are the key highlights and winners from the big night.
Film: A night for “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez”
“The Brutalist” claims top honours in drama
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Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist emerged as the standout of the evening, taking home three major awards. Adrien Brody earned Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for his riveting performance, while Corbet won Best Director. The film also secured the Best Motion Picture, Drama award, cementing its place as a cinematic masterpiece.
“Emilia Pérez” shines in musical or comedy categories
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The most nominated film of the night, Emilia Pérez, did not disappoint, clinching four awards. It won Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, while Zoe Saldaña’s stellar performance earned her Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Additionally, Emilia Pérez won Best Non-English Language Film, and the catchy original song “El Mal” took home Best Original Song, Motion Picture.
Surprise wins and memorable moments in film
- Fernanda Torres captivated audiences with her portrayal in I’m Still Here, earning her first Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
- Challengers pulled off an upset, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning Best Original Score for their evocative soundtrack.
- Demi Moore’s first Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy in The Substance was met with thunderous applause.
Television: “Shogun” dominates the night
A clean sweep for “Shogun”
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Shogun emerged as the most celebrated television show of the evening, winning all four of its nominations. It was named Best Television Series, Drama, with standout performances by Hiroyuki Sanada (Best Actor) and Anna Sawai (Best Actress). Tadanobu Asano also won Best Supporting Actor in a Television Role, completing the series’ dominance.
Other notable television winners
- Hacks reclaimed its comedic crown by winning Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy, with Jean Smart taking home Best Actress for her role.
- Baby Reindeer won Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie, while Colin Farrell and Jessica Gunning won acting honours for their roles in The Penguin and Baby Reindeer, respectively.
Unexpected wins and crowd favourites
The ceremony was not without surprises. Jeremy Allen White continued his winning streak with Best Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy for The Bear. Meanwhile, Ali Wong delighted fans by winning Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for her special, Ali Wong: Single Lady.
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Celebrating diversity and creativity
The 2025 Golden Globes greatly emphasised global storytelling and diverse narratives. With Emilia Pérez bridging language and cultural barriers and Shogun spotlighting Japanese history, the awards showcased how stories from across the world are resonating with audiences and critics alike.
As we look ahead to the Oscars and other award shows this season, the Golden Globes have set the stage for what promises to be an exciting year in entertainment. Congratulations to all the winners!
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