Golden Globes 2025: Highlights, Winners, and Star-Studded Moments

Starting the 2025 awards season officially, Hollywood’s most well-known stars gathered for the 82nd annual Golden Globes Awards. With exceptional performances, unexpected wins, and unforgettable events this year’s celebration set the stage for the Oscars showdown.

Film highlights: “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Brutalist” Dominate

Netflix’s Spanish-language musical murder drama Emilia Pérez took the stage with four accolades including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The audience’s enthusiasm confirmed its popularity; its ten nominations had already demonstrated universal acceptance.

The Brutalist, a 3-hour-35-minute drama with a rare intermission, received three accolades including Best Motion Picture – Drama. Originally hailed at events earlier in the year, both films are now strong contenders in the Oscars competition.

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TV Stars Reflect the Emmys

The TV honors nearly matched the Emmys for 2024. Once again, shows including Shōgun, Baby Reindeer, and Hacks dominated their categories. Key acting honors awarded to Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jodie Foster, Jessica Gunning, Jeremy Allen White, and Jean Smart.

One clear difference is Colin Farrell’s win for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series for The Penguin—which missed the 2024 Emmy eligibility. This disparity highlighted the minute variances in the two presentations’ reward timelines.

Setting the Stage for the Oscars

Usually setting the tone for the Oscars, the Golden Globes this year were no exception. While the highly praised Anora was shut out totally, surprise winners included Fernanda Torres defeating Angelina Jolie for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

A dialogue-free Latvian film, animated picture Flow outperformed the expected The Wild Robot. These results confirm fresh frontrunners and suggest possible shocks in the Oscar contest.

Nikki Glaser: New Standard for Hosting Award Shows

As the host, comedian Nikki Glaser made an outstanding first impression and drew great compliments for her humor, charm, and energetic presence. From her deft monologue to humorous impressions—including a parodies of Adam Sandler and musical performances like ” Pope-ular”—Glaser pleased the audience and watchers. Her audacious but relevant comedy raised standards for presenting an award event.

Red-Carpet Moment Between Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet revealed their most highly visible date night yet at the star-studded event. Once worn by Elizabeth Hurley in the 1990s, Jenner shined in a Versace backless vintage chainmail dress. Chalamet walked the red carpet by himself, but his entrance into the event drew notice. Said to be embracing his part in Jenner’s family life, Chalamet, nominated for A Complete Unknown, is a power couple moment to remember.

The Takeaway

The 2025 Golden Globes were just fantastic, from Emilia Pérez’s creative wins and The Brutalist to Nikki Glaser’s hosting talent and surprising achievements. The awards season in Hollywood formally began with frontrunners surging and great moments abound.