The Golden Globes Awards are a time for celebrating the annual achievements of the film and television industry. This year, the prestigious event took place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on January 5, 2025. Hosted by American comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, the 82nd Golden Globes was a night to remember.
The television series “Shogun” was a major winner at this year’s Golden Globes. A drama set in 1600s Japan, “Shogun” won four Golden Globes, sweeping all of its nominated categories. Anna Sawai won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama for her role in the series, and similarly, Hiroyuki Sanada won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his starring role in the show. Additionally, Tadanobu Asano won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television. “Shogun” ‘s largest overall achievement was its win in the Best Television Series – Drama category.
For films, “Emilia Perez” and “The Brutalist” received several awards. “Emilia Perez” was the most nominated film of the night with ten nominations. The film was awarded four Golden Globes. Overall, the film won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Additionally, the film won Best Original Song – Motion Picture with the song “El Mal.” Individually, Zoe Saldaña won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture. “The Brutalist” also had a huge night, winning three Golden Globes. Brady Corbet won Best Director – Motion Picture, and Adrien Brody won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Altogether, the film won Best Motion Picture – Drama.
In addition to the few films and television series winning multiple awards, numerous films won one Golden Globe. For example, “Wicked” won Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, “Challengers” won Best Original Score – Motion Picture, and “Conclave” won Best Screenplay – Motion Picture. Individual artists also won a single Golden Globe. Jeremy Allen White won Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his role in “The Bear.” Additionally, Demi Moore was awarded her first Golden Globe for her part in “The Substance.” Moore won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
The Golden Globes were not only a night full of talent and accomplishments, but it was also a time for fans to view their favorite Hollywood couples. Broadcasting the live award ceremony on CBS and Paramount+ allowed audiences at home to watch their favorite celebrities throughout the night. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner made a public appearance as a couple, which was a rare sighting due to their usually private relationship. Zendaya and Tom Holland were another couple who captivated the audience. Zendaya was seen showcasing her diamond ring to other attendees and on the red carpet. Fans have been swarming the internet with gossip and theories about the couple’s alleged engagement. According to numerous sources, the couple is engaged.
Another alluring part of “Ozempic’s biggest night” was Nikki Glaser. In addition to her Ozempic joke, Glaser provided laughs for the attendees and audience. She made jokes revolving around politics, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles, and the viral “holding space” meme. Glaser took personal shots at Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. Rolling Stone said that her performance “redeems the Golden Globes.”
Overall, the 82nd Golden Globes was a successful and memorable night for the film and television industry. With a television series sweeping across the board, some films having huge nights, and fun pop culture moments, this year’s Golden Globes will not be soon forgotten.