The 2025 Golden Globes delivered a dazzling evening of entertainment, surprises, and well-deserved recognitions. Held on January 5, 2025, at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel, the ceremony celebrated the best in film and television. With standout performances and groundbreaking projects, this year’s winners showcased diversity, creativity, and unparalleled talent.
Below, we take an in-depth look at the major winners, notable moments, and the full list of awards that made headlines at this prestigious event.
Big Wins for Emilia Perez and The Brutalist
Emilia Perez: A Musical Comedy Triumph
The highly acclaimed film Emilia Perez dominated the evening, securing four major awards:
- Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy)
- Best Non-English Language Film
- Best Original Song for El Mal by Clement Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard
- Best Supporting Actress, awarded to the talented Zoe Saldana
In her emotional acceptance speech, Zoe Saldana praised her co-stars Selena Gomez and Gascon, as well as director Jacques Audiard, for their “strength, complexity, and undeniable talent.”
The Brutalist: A Powerful Drama
Another major winner was The Brutalist, a poignant drama that took home three major awards, including:
- Best Motion Picture (Drama)
- Best Director for Brady Corbet
- Best Actor (Drama) awarded to Adrien Brody
This sweeping victory cemented The Brutalist as one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year.
Television Highlights: Shogun Dominates
Shogun Leads with Four Wins
In the television category, FX’s Shogun emerged as the dominant series, earning accolades in four key categories:
- Best Series (Drama)
- Best Actor (Drama) for Hiroyuki Sanada
- Best Actress (Drama) for Anna Sawai
- Best Supporting Actor for Tadanobu Asano
Hacks and Baby Reindeer Shine
While Shogun dominated the drama category, Hacks and Baby Reindeer also made their mark. Hacks won Best Series (Musical/Comedy), with Jean Smart winning Best Actress (Musical/Comedy) for her outstanding performance. Baby Reindeer secured Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film, alongside a Best Supporting Actress win for Jessica Gunning.
India’s All We Imagine as Light Misses Out
Indian cinema had high hopes pinned on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes-winning film All We Imagine as Light, which received nominations for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture and Best Director. Despite the buzz, the film did not secure any awards. Payal Kapadia, however, made a striking appearance on the red carpet in a sophisticated black ensemble, representing India’s growing presence in global cinema.
Other Noteworthy Wins
Acting Honors Across Categories
- Best Actress (Drama): Fernanda Torres for her powerful role in I’m Still Here.
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Sebastian Stan for his transformative performance in A Different Man.
- Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Demi Moore for The Substance.
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
Animated and Musical Achievements
- Best Animated Film: Flow, celebrated for its stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling.
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked, recognized for its massive box office success and cultural impact.
Screenplay and Score Excellence
- Best Screenplay: Peter Straughan for Conclave, a gripping papal drama.
- Best Original Score: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross for their work on Challengers.
Golden Globes 2025: Full Winners List
Film Categories
- Best Motion Picture (Drama): The Brutalist
- Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy): Emilia Perez
- Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress (Drama): Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
- Best Actor (Drama): Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Animated Film: Flow
- Best Non-English Language Film: Emilia Perez
- Best Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)
- Best Original Score: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Challengers)
- Best Original Song: El Mal (Emilia Perez)
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
Television Categories
- Best Series (Drama): Shogun
- Best Series (Musical/Comedy): Hacks
- Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film: Baby Reindeer
- Best Actress (Drama): Anna Sawai (Shogun)
- Best Actor (Drama): Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
- Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Best Actress (Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film): Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
- Best Actor (Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film): Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Best Supporting Actress: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
- Best Supporting Actor: Tadanobu Asano (Shogun)
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The New Era of the Golden Globes
This year’s ceremony marked the second Golden Globes event since Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge acquired the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s assets. Under new management, the event emphasized transparency, inclusion, and a celebration of artistic excellence across a wide array of genres and cultures.
The Golden Globes 2025 proved to be a night of unforgettable moments, setting the stage for another remarkable year in entertainment. From Emilia Perez to Shogun, the winners showcased the diversity and creativity that define today’s film and television industries.
