The 2025 Golden Globe Awards kicked off the award season in style, with a star-studded ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event saw some of the biggest names in film and television come together to celebrate outstanding achievements across both industries. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony, adding a touch of humour to the glamorous night.
Key winners and surprises
The night’s biggest winner in the film categories was The Brutalist, which took home multiple awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama. In the acting categories, Adrian Brody won Best Actor in a Drama for his role in The Brutalist, while Fernanda Torres was awarded Best Actress in a Drama for I’m Still Here.
The Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy award went to Emilia Perez, a film that also dominated in several other categories, with Zoe Saldana winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and Sebastian Stan claiming Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy for his role in A Different Man.
On the television front, Shogun emerged as the most awarded series, claiming several major categories, including Best Television Series – Drama and Best Actress in a Drama Series for Anna Sawai. Hacks was also a big winner, securing Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy and Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy Series for Jean Smart.
A standout moment for fans of The Bear came when Jeremy Allen White was awarded Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy for his portrayal in the popular show.
Indian film's disappointment
India had some hopes pinned on All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, which was nominated in the Best Non-English Language Film category, with Kapadia also nominated for Best Director. However, the film did not win in either category, leaving Indian fans disappointed.
Full List of Winners:
Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Adrian Brody, The Brutalist
Best Actress in a Motion
Picture – Drama: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Emilia Perez
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Demi Moore, The Substance
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language: Emilia Perez
Best Director – Motion Picture: Brady Corbett, The Brutalist
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Peter Straughan, Conclave
Best Score – Motion Picture: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers
Best Song – Motion Picture: El Mal, Emilia Perez
Best Television Series – Drama: Shogun
Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Anna Sawai, Shogun
Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Hacks
Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: Ali Wong
Best Television Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Best Television Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology, or Motion Picture: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Best Animated Motion Picture: Flow
Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture: Baby Reindeer
The 2025 Golden Globes showcased both the old and the new in the entertainment industry, with established stars and rising talents taking center stage. Despite some surprises, the night was a major celebration of talent across multiple genres, further elevating some of the year's most talked-about projects.