The 82nd Golden Globes marked the start of the 2025 Hollywood awards season, held on January 5 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles. Hosted by stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, the event made history with Glaser as the first solo female host in Golden Globes history.
Highlights:
- “Emilia Perez”: Dominated with four awards, including:
- Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy)
- Best Non-English Language Film
- Best Original Song
- Best Supporting Actor for Zoe Saldana
- “The Brutalist”: Took home three major awards:
- Best Motion Picture (Drama)
- Best Director for Brady Corbet
- Best Actor (Drama) for Brady Corbet
- Other Major Wins:
- Fernanda Torres won Best Actress (Drama) for I’m Still Here.
- The TV series Shogun led the Television category, winning Best Series (Drama), Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.
Indian Representation:
- Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light received two nominations but did not secure any awards, losing Best Non-English Language Motion Picture to Emilia Perez and Best Director to Brady Corbet.
Presenters:
A star-studded lineup included Andrew Garfield, Anthony Mackie, Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, Viola Davis, Michelle Yeoh, and more.
Diversity and Change:
The Golden Globes’ voting body has expanded and diversified in recent years, adopting a new code of conduct to reflect broader representation and inclusivity.
The event celebrated outstanding talent across film and television, continuing its legacy as a prominent precursor to the Oscars.
