The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, set the stage for the 2025 awards season with a night of glamour, celebration, and groundbreaking wins. Held on Sunday, January 5, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and aired live on CBS and Paramount+, the ceremony honored the best in film and television.

A Night of Firsts and Triumphs

"Emilia Pérez," the French sensation that dominated the nominations, claimed four awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Meanwhile, Demi Moore celebrated her first Golden Globe win for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance. Adrien Brody and Fernanda Torres also took home top honors for their dramatic performances.

In television, Shōgun and Hacks were among the standout winners, showcasing a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces.

Here’s a full recap of the winners:

Film Winners:

Best Motion Picture – Drama

-Winner: The Brutalist -Nominees: A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Nickel Boys, September 5

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

-Winner: Emilia Pérez -Nominees: Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, The Substance, Wicked

Best Motion Picture – Animated**

-Winner: Flow -Nominees: Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail, Moana 2, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Wild Robot

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language**

-Winner: Emilia Pérez (France) -Nominees: All We Imagine as Light (India), The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), I’m Still Here (Brazil), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), Vermiglio (Italy)

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

-Winner: Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here -Nominees: Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Angelina Jolie (Maria), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door), Kate Winslet (Lee)

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama**

-Winner: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist -Nominees: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

-Winner: Demi Moore – The Substance -Nominees: Amy Adams (Nightbitch), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Zendaya (Challengers)

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

-Winner: Sebastian Stan – A Different Man -Nominees: Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain), Hugh Grant (Heretic), Gabriel LaBelle (Saturday Night), Jesse Plemons (Kinds of Kindness), Glen Powell (Hit Man)

Best Director

-Winner: Brady Corbet – The Brutalist -Nominees: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light)

Best Screenplay

-Winner: Conclave -Nominees: Emilia Pérez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, The Substance

Best Original Song

-Winner: “El Mal” (Emilia Pérez)

Television Winners:

Best Television Series – Drama

-Winner: Shōgun -Nominees: The Day of the Jackal, The Diplomat, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Slow Horses, Squid Game

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

-Winner: Hacks -Nominees: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, The Gentlemen, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

-Winner: Baby Reindeer -Nominees: Disclaimer, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, The Penguin, Ripley, True Detective: Night Country

Acting Winners in TV

-Drama: Anna Sawai (Shōgun), Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun) -Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) -Limited Series: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country), Colin Farrell (The Penguin)

The Golden Globes once again celebrated the intersection of artistry, storytelling, and cultural impact. With unforgettable speeches and dazzling red carpet moments, the night reaffirmed why this awards show remains a beloved tradition in Hollywood.