Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place on January 5, 2025 (January 6 in India) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. With this hosting stint, Glaser earned the distinction of being the first solo female host in the history of the prestigious ceremony. Adding to her momentous night, she was also a nominee for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, though she lost to Ali Wong, who won it for her special Single Lady. Golden Globes 2025: India Competes for 2 Major Awards With Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ – See Full Nominations.
Indian fans would have been left disappointed as Payal Kapadia’s Grand Prix-winning indie drama, All We Imagine as Light, went home empty-handed. The film had secured nominations in two categories: Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language), which it lost to Jaques Audiard's musical drama, Emilia Pérez, and Best Director for Payal Kapadia, which she lost to Brady Corbet for The Brutalist. Emilia Perez went on to have four wins, including Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldanha and Best Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The Brutalist had three wins, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman To Skip Golden Globes 2025 Amid Justin Baldoni’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit – Reports.
Among the shows, it was a Shogun sweep, as it bagged major awards across categories, including three for its actors (Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano). Baby Reindeer and Hacks also grabbed some big wins in their respective categories.
Demi Moore stole the night with her first-ever major award win after she bagged Best Actress - Musical or Comedy for The Substance, while giving a powerful speech. Adrien Brody won Best Actor - Drama for The Brutalist, while Fernanda Torres earned a surprise Best Actress - Drama win for I'm Still Here. Sebastian Stan won Best Actor - Musical or Comedy for A Different Man.
Winners of the 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Emilia Pérez
Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Brutalist
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Fernanda Torres – I'm Still Here
Best Television Series - Drama
Shōgun
Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Anna Sawai – Shōgun
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Hacks
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Baby Reindeer
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Wicked
Best Original Song
"El Mal" (Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard) – Emilia Pérez
Best Original Score
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – Challengers
Best Director
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
Best Motion Picture - Animated
Flow
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Sebastian Stan – A Different Man
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Demi Moore – The Substance
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language
Emilia Pérez (France)
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
Ali Wong – Ali Wong: Single Lady
Best Screenplay
Peter Straughan – Conclave
Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jean Smart – Hacks
With the Golden Globes now behind us, the picture of who may score big at the Oscars 2025, due for its ceremony in March, is becoming clearer. Will Emilia Perez and The Brutalist score there as well?
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