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Golden Globes 2025 recap: Biggest moments from the 82nd annual awards show

By Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Mason Leib
Last Updated: January 6, 2025, 4:12 AM
PHOTO: Adrien Brody poses with the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture Drama  award for "The Brutalist" at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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The 2025 Golden Globes kicked off awards season Sunday night as the best in film and television were honored.

Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" were big winners of the night on the film side, winning best motion picture (drama) and best motion picture (musical or comedy), respectively. "Wicked" took home the award for cinematic and box office achievement.

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On the television side, "Shōgun," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" won the top prizes.

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Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony, which was held at Los Angeles' famed Beverly Hilton.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded below.

Key moments:

  • 'Emilia Pérez' wins best motion picture (musical or comedy)
  • 'The Brutalist' wins best motion picture (drama)
  • 'Shōgun' wins best television series (drama)
  • 'Hacks' wins best television series (musical or comedy)
  • 'Baby Reindeer' wins best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television
Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.

Jan 06, 2025 4:12 AM

'Emilia Pérez' wins best motion picture (musical or comedy)

"Emilia Pérez" won the Golden Globe for best motion picture (musical or comedy).

The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, tells the story of a transgender former Mexican cartel leader, the titular Emilia Pérez, played by Karla Sofía Gascón.

Speaking from the stage following the film's win, Gascón said, "The light always wins over darkness."

"I have a lot of things to say to you. You can maybe put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you can never take away our soul, our existence, our identity. And I want to say to you, raise your voice, and freedom, and say 'I am who I am, not who you want." said Gascón, who is transgender. "I want to say to you, raise your voice."

Other nominees in the category included "Anora," "Challengers," "A Real Pain," "The Substance" and "Wicked."

PHOTO: Adriana Paz, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, winner of the award for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role in any motion picture for "Emilia Perez," pose at the 82nd Golden Globes Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Adriana Paz, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, winner of the award for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role in any motion picture for "Emilia Perez," and Karla Sofia Gascon pose at the 82nd Golden Globes Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Jan 06, 2025 4:06 AM

'The Brutalist' wins best motion picture (drama)

"The Brutalist" won the Golden Globe for best motion picture (drama).

"I am incredibly moved," director Brady Corbet said while accepting the award.

"I was told that this film was un-distributable. I was told that no one would come out and see it. I was told the film wouldn't work," he continued. "And I don't resent that, but I want to use this as an opportunity to lift up filmmakers. Not just my fellow nominees, but all the extraordinary directors in this room. Films don't exist without the filmmakers. Please, let's support them. Let's prop them up."

Other nominees in the category included "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Nickel Boys" and "September 5."

PHOTO: The cast of "The Brutalist pose with director Brady Corbet after winning Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 5, 2025.
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The cast of "The Brutalist pose with director Brady Corbet after winning Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 5, 2025.
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Jan 06, 2025 4:06 AM

Adrien Brody wins best performance by a male actor in a motion picture (drama)

Adrien Brody won the Golden Globe for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture (drama) for "The Brutalist."

"I am deeply humbled by this," Brody said in his acceptance speech.

PHOTO: Adrien Brody poses with the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture Drama  award for "The Brutalist" at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Adrien Brody poses with the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture Drama award for "The Brutalist" at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Brody said the film's story is "very reminiscent" of his mother's and his ancestors' "journey of fleeing the horrors of war and coming to this great country."

"I owe so much to my mother and my grandparents for their sacrifice, and although I do not know fully how to express all of the challenges that you have faced and experienced, and the many people who have struggled immigrating to this country, I hope that this work stands to lift you up a bit and to give you a voice. I'm so grateful. I will cherish this moment forever. Thank you."

This is Brody's first Golden Globe win.

Other nominees in the category included Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown," Daniel Craig for "Queer," Colman Domingo for "Sing Sing," Ralph Fiennes for "Conclave" and Sebastian Stan for "The Apprentice."



Jan 06, 2025 4:01 AM

Fernanda Torres wins best performance by a female actor in a motion picture (drama)

Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture (drama) for "I'm Still Here."

"This is such an amazing year for female performances," Torres said in her acceptance speech.

She also dedicated the award to her mother saying, "She was here 25 years ago, and this is proof that art can endure through life, even in difficult moments like this."

PHOTO: Fernanda Torres arrives for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Fernanda Torres arrives for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Torres said the film, which is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's 2015 memoir "Ainda Estou Aqui," teaches "how to survive in tough times like this."

This is Torres' first Golden Globe win and her first nomination.

Other nominees in the category included Pamela Anderson for "The Last Showgirl," Angelina Jolie for "Maria," Nicole Kidman for "Babygirl," Tilda Swinton for "The Room Next Door" and Kate Winslet for "Lee."


Jan 05, 2025 10:17 PM

Who is hosting the 2025 Golden Globes?

Nikki Glaser is the host for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

She is the first woman in Golden Globes history to host the awards show solo.

PHOTO: Host Nikki Glaser attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Preview Day and Red Carpet Rollout at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Jan. 2, 2025.
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Host Nikki Glaser attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Preview Day and Red Carpet Rollout at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Jan. 2, 2025.
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The comedian is known for her work on celebrity roasts, including 2024's "The Roast of Tom Brady," as well as her comedy specials "Good Clean Filth" and "Someday You'll Die," the latter of which is nominated for a Golden Globe for best stand-up comedy performance this year.

Glaser is also a podcast host and has appeared in films like "Trainwreck" and "I Feel Pretty."


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