The 2025 Golden Globe Awards kicked off the awards season with a spectacular night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, this year’s ceremony was a glamorous celebration of the best in film and television, complete with champagne toasts and a star-studded crowd.
This year, the spotlight was on Emilia Pérez, a daring musical that led the nominations with an impressive 10 nods. Other major contenders included The Bear, Shōgun, Wicked, and Challengers. As usual, the Golden Globes set the tone for the year ahead, marking a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s awards season.
Here are the full list of winners:
Film
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Brutalist took home the coveted Best Motion Picture – Drama award, beating out strong competition from films like Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown.
Thank you to the @goldenglobes for honoring Emilia Pérez with 4 wins: Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Supporting Female Actor – Zoe Saldaña, Best Picture – Non-English language, and Best Original Song – “El Mal.” pic.twitter.com/2lXk2GheHq
— Emilia Pérez Film (@EmiliaPerezFilm) January 6, 2025
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Emilia Pérez dominated in the Musical or Comedy category, securing the win over contenders like Challengers and Wicked.
Best Motion Picture – Animated
Flow was named Best Animated Motion Picture, standing out among favorites like Inside Out 2 and Moana 2.
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
Emilia Pérez won the Best Non-English Language Film award, further cementing its impact on the Golden Globes.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Fernanda Torres won the award for her captivating role in I’m Still Here.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Adrien Brody was honored for his role in The Brutalist.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Demi Moore took home the Golden Globe for Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Sebastian Stan won for his role in A Different Man.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Zoe Saldaña was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her standout role in Emilia Pérez.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Kieran Culkin received the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Real Pain.
Best Director – Motion Picture
Brady Corbet won Best Director for The Brutalist, his unique approach to storytelling earning widespread praise.
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Peter Straughan won the Best Screenplay award for Conclave, showcasing his exceptional writing skills.
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross’ score for Challengers was recognized with the award for Best Original Score.
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, with music and lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, clinched the award for Best Original Song.
Television
Best Television Series – Drama
Shōgun emerged victorious in the Best Television Series – Drama category, defeating strong contenders like The Day of the Jackal and The Diplomat.
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Hacks won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, continuing its streak of success.
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Baby Reindeer was crowned the winner in this category, outshining other contenders like The Penguin and True Detective: Night Country.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Anna Sawai won Best Female Actor in a TV Drama for her role in Shōgun.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Hiroyuki Sanada’s performance in Shōgun earned him the Best Male Actor in a TV Drama award.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jean Smart won the Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy Television Series for her role in Hacks.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jeremy Allen White was recognized as Best Male Actor in a Musical or Comedy Television Series for his performance in The Bear.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Jodie Foster won for her role in True Detective: Night Country.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Colin Farrell won for his gripping performance in The Penguin.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
Jessica Gunning won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series for her role in Baby Reindeer.
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
Tadanobu Asano took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series for his role in Shōgun.
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
Ali Wong was awarded Best Stand-Up Comedian for her special Single Lady.
With Emilia Pérez leading the charge and Shōgun making waves in television, the 2025 Golden Globe Awards proved to be a night full of surprises, passionate performances, and unforgettable moments. As we look ahead to the rest of the awards season, it’s clear that these winners will set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling year in entertainment.
