At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Emilia Pérez emerged as the standout winner in the film categories, securing an impressive four awards on Sunday, January 5. The film clinched the prestigious titles of Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Additionally, the film’s original song, “El Mal,” co-written by talented artists Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, won the award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Furthermore, Zoe Saldaña was honored with the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any motion picture, showcasing her remarkable talent.

On the television front, Shōgun stole the spotlight, also winning four prestigious awards. The series secured the title of Best Television Series – Drama, along with individual accolades for its standout cast members, including Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Tadanobu Asano. This recognition highlights the show’s significant impact and popularity within the competitive TV landscape, further establishing it as a must-watch for drama enthusiasts.

The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, marking a significant event on the Hollywood calendar. This year, the ceremony was hosted for the very first time by the talented Nikki Glaser, who brought her unique style and humor to the stage, enhancing the overall entertainment experience for both attendees and viewers at home.

Not every nominee had a night to remember, as Anora faced a disappointing outcome, going home empty-handed with an unfortunate 0-5 record. Similarly, the critically acclaimed series Only Murders in the Building also experienced a shutout, failing to secure any wins with a 0-4 tally. These results serve as a reminder of the fierce competition and unpredictability inherent in award shows.

Wicked took home the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, following in the footsteps of Barbie, which won the award during its inaugural year last year. The film Barbie garnered a staggering eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. With the Oscar nominations set to be announced on January 17, Wicked and Barbie continue to shine as music-driven blockbusters, with their respective soundtracks achieving remarkable success on the Billboard 200 chart, where Wicked is on track to potentially reach the No. 1 spot.

Recognized for their exceptional work, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won the award for Best Original Score for their work on the film Challengers. This victory marks their third win in this category, following their previous successes with The Social Network in 2011 and Soul in 2021, a collaboration with Jon Batiste. With this achievement, the members of Nine Inch Nails are now tied with Justin Hurwitz, making them the only three-time winners for Best Original Score at the Golden Globes this century.

After a long wait, Demi Moore finally clinched her first Golden Globe, winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance. This moment is particularly poignant, as it comes 34 years after her first nomination in the same category for the legendary film Ghost, signifying a remarkable career resurgence and recognition of her talent.

Surprising many, Ali Wong triumphed in the category of Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for her Netflix special, Ali Wong: Single Lady. This victory was unexpected, as many anticipated the host, Nikki Glaser, would take home the award for her HBO/Max special, Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die. Last year, Ricky Gervais, a five-time Golden Globes host, was the inaugural winner in this category for his Netflix special, Ricky Gervais: Armageddon.

The award for Best Animated Feature went to Flow, which managed to surpass strong competitors like The Wild Robot and the popular sequels to Inside Out and Moana. This recognition underscores the film’s unique storytelling and artistic innovation, making it a standout choice in a crowded category.

All the winners were present to graciously accept their awards, except for Jeremy Allen White, the star of The Bear, who won for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. His absence highlighted the busy schedules and commitments that often accompany such prestigious accolades.

At a special ceremony held on Friday, Viola Davis, an EGOT recipient, was honored with the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to film. Meanwhile, Ted Danson received the Carol Burnett Award, honoring his exceptional work in television. Although these awards were briefly mentioned during the telecast, they didn’t receive the extensive airtime they have in previous ceremonies, raising questions about the focus of the broadcast.

The production of the 82nd Golden Globes was spearheaded by the acclaimed producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment, who served as executive producers and showrunners. Their expertise and experience significantly contributed to the event’s overall success and smooth execution.

The Golden Globes are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which operates under the ownership of Penske Media Corporation. Notably, PMC is also the parent company of Billboard, further intertwining the realms of award shows and music industry recognition.