Kicking off the 2025 award season with grandeur, the Golden Globe Awards unfolded a luminary-filled ceremony at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The soirée convened illustrious personalities from the realms of film and television to laud exemplary performances and achievements across both industries. Renowned comedian Nikki Glaser took the helm as host, infusing the opulent night with her signature wit.
Key winners and surprises
The standout film of the night was The Brutalist, which secured several awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama. In the acting categories, Adrian Brody received the Best Actor in a Drama award for his performance in The Brutalist, while Fernanda Torres won Best Actress in a Drama for her role in I’m Still Here.
The Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy award went to Emilia Perez, a film that also dominated in several other categories, with Zoe Saldana winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and Sebastian Stan claiming Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy for his role in A Different Man.
On the television side, Shogun stood out as the most decorated series, winning multiple significant awards, including Best Television Series – Drama and Best Actress in a Drama Series for Anna Sawai. Meanwhile, Hacks also had a strong showing, taking home Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy and Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy Series for Jean Smart.
A standout moment for fans of The Bear came when Jeremy Allen White was awarded Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy for his portrayal in the popular show.
Indian film’s disappointed
India had hopes pinned on All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, which was nominated in the Best Non-English Language Film category, with Kapadia also nominated for Best Director. However, the film did not win in either category, leaving Indian fans disappointed.
Full List of Winners:
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Adrian Brody, The Brutalist
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
- Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Emilia Perez
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Demi Moore, The Substance
- Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez
- Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language: Emilia Perez
- Best Director – Motion Picture: Brady Corbett, The Brutalist
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Peter Straughan, Conclave
- Best Score – Motion Picture: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers
- Best Song – Motion Picture: El Mal, Emilia Perez
- Best Television Series – Drama: Shogun
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Anna Sawai, Shogun
- Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Hacks
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
- Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: Ali Wong
- Best Television Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
- Best Television Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
- Best Animated Motion Picture: Flow
- Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
- Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture: Baby Reindeer
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards brought together a dynamic blend of seasoned icons and emerging stars, highlighting the vibrant spectrum of talent in the entertainment industry. While the evening held its share of surprises, it stood as a resounding celebration of creativity across diverse genres, shining a spotlight on some of the year’s most acclaimed and buzzworthy projects.
