The 2025 Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrated the year’s finest achievements in film and television on Sunday night. Hosted by the irreverent comedian Nikki Glaser, the ceremony brought together the entertainment industry’s biggest names for a glamorous evening of recognition and celebration.
Film Highlights
Leading the pack with 10 nominations, Emilia Pérez shone as one of the evening’s most talked-about films, ultimately winning Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language) and securing multiple awards for its star-studded team. Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist dominated the drama categories, taking home Best Director and Best Motion Picture (Drama) among others.
Meanwhile, Flow charmed audiences and critics alike, earning the coveted Best Motion Picture (Animated) trophy. In the Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) category, Wicked was a fan favorite, but it was the stylish, genre-defying Emilia Pérez who walked away with the honor.
Television Triumphs
On the television side, The Bear continued its reign, winning Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy), with its star Jeremy Allen White also taking home Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy). In drama, Shōgun emerged as a surprise favorite, winning Best Television Series (Drama) and earning Hiroyuki Sanada the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series (Drama).
Jodie Foster’s riveting performance in True Detective: Night Country garnered her the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television. Colin Farrell’s nuanced role in The Penguin secured him the equivalent male acting honor.
Key Winners List
Film
- Best Motion Picture (Drama): The Brutalist
- Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy): Emilia Pérez
- Best Director: Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- Best Performance by a Male Actor (Drama): Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Best Performance by a Female Actor (Drama): Kate Winslet, Lee
- Best Performance by a Male Actor (Musical or Comedy): Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
- Best Performance by a Female Actor (Musical or Comedy): Demi Moore, The Substance
- Best Motion Picture (Animated): Flow
- Best Original Score: Volker Bertelmann, Conclave
- Best Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
Television
- Best Television Series (Drama): Shōgun
- Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy): The Bear
- Best Performance by a Male Actor (Drama): Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
- Best Performance by a Female Actor (Drama): Anna Sawai, Shōgun
- Best Performance by a Male Actor (Musical or Comedy): Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Best Performance by a Female Actor (Musical or Comedy): Jean Smart, Hacks
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
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Special Achievements
The Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award went to Gladiator II, recognizing its impressive impact on the industry and audiences worldwide.
This year’s Golden Globes was a night of surprises, emotional speeches, and groundbreaking wins, setting the tone for the rest of the awards season.