The 82nd Golden Globe Awards show took place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California. Many of 2024’s best films and TV shows were nominated, but only the best of the best came home with an award. Here is a quick recap of what went down at the Golden Globes.
The ceremony was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who became the first female to host the Golden Globes solo. Glaser is known for her standout performance on the Roast of Tom Brady, and through her Emmy nomination for her latest comedy special, “Someday You’ll Die” on HBO. Not only was she nominated for an Emmy, but she was also nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, but she lost to Ali Wong.
Movies
Ali Wong was surrounded by many other award winners at the awards ceremony on Sunday night. Fernanda Torres, from “I’m Still Here,” won best performance by a female actor in a drama motion picture and Adrien Brody, from “The Brutalist,” won best performance by a male actor in a drama motion picture. Alongside them, Sebastian Stan, from “A Different Man,” and Demi Moore, from “The Substance,” won best performance by male actor and female actor in a musical or comedy motion picture. The last category for male and female actors was best performance in a supporting role. This award was given to Zoe Saldana, from “Emilia Perez,” and Kiernan Culkin, from “A Real Pain.”
Not only are actors honored at the Globes, but so are directors. Many outstanding directors were nominated for best director, yet only one could walk away with the title, and this year, Brady Corbet, who directed “The Brutalist,” was given the award.
There were many films honored with awards as well. Some remarkable winners included “Emilia Perez” for best musical or comedy motion picture and best non-english motion picture, and “The Brutalist” for best drama motion picture. Additionally, “Flow” was awarded for best animated motion picture, “Wicked” was awarded with cinematic and box office achievement, “Conclave” was awarded for best screenplay, and “Challengers” won best original score. The last award given to a motion picture was best original song, and it was awarded to “El Mal” from “Emilia Perez”, which was written and produced by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard.
Television
Television series are also honored at the Golden Globes to honor the best shows and series of 2024. This year, the two biggest awards for TV were awarded to “Shōgun” for best drama television series, and “Hacks” for best musical or comedy television series. In company with these series, “Baby Reindeer” won best limited series, anthology series or movie made for television. These series are not possible without actors and actresses. Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, both from “Shōgun,” were awarded best performance in a drama by a male and female actor. Best performance by a female actor in a musical or comedy series was given to Jean Smart, from “Hacks,” and best performance by a male actor in a musical or comedy series was given to Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear.”
The Golden Globes had an average of 9.4 million views, which was up 50% from last year. Nikki Glaser was praised for the way she hosted the show. She brought an unmatched candor to her comedy which helped the Golden Globes be an enjoyable event for all.