The 2025 Golden Globes have drawn to a close after a glittering night in Los Angeles, crowning the best of the past year’s TV and film.
The nominees were announced on 9 December, with divisive musical crime comedy Emilia Peréz leading the pack at 10 nominations, while Hulu’s The Bear dominated the TV categories.
On the night, it was FX’s Japan-set period drama Shogun that came out on top, winning all four awards it was nominated for.
In the film categories, The Brutalist, which was hailed a “masterpiece” after its festival premiere, took home some of the biggest awards of the evening including Adrien Brody’s victory for Best Actor in a Drama.
Emilia Pérez, too, took home four awards including a surprise win in the Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy category.
A highlight of the night saw The Substance star Demi Moore give a rousing speech, where she celebrated receiving the first major award in her 45-year career, and opened up about nearly quitting the industry following loaded criticism from a Hollywood exec.
Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser also made history as the first woman to host the awards solo. She was widely praised for jokes that were funny without bruising any egos.
Read all the updates from throughout the star-studded night, below.
Golden Globes 2025
- The full list of winners
- Nikki Glaser’s condemned for ‘gross’ Diddy joke
- Selena Gomez praised for reaction to losing Golden Globe to Zoe Saldaña
If the Golden Globes are going the boring route, what’s the point of them?
12:15 , Ellie MuirAdam White writes that the ceremony is meant to be a panoply of chaos and nonsense.
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If the Golden Globes are going the boring route, what’s the point of them?
Seth Rogen says what everyone’s thinking about awkward change at the Golden Globes
12:01 , Ellie MuirSeth Rogen voiced a complaint about the new camera angles at the Golden Globes, calling them “weird, inelegant and strange”.
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Seth Rogen says what everyone’s thinking about awkward change at the Golden Globes
The hurtful comment that ‘corroded’ Demi Moore’s career as she makes emotional Golden Globes acceptance speech
11:45 , Ellie MuirDemi Moore made an emotional admission about her career during an acceptance speech on Sunday night, as she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance.
Moore, whose credits include Ghost, Indecent Proposal and A Few Good Men, was visibly surprised after taking home the trophy, and called it “the first thing” she has ever won during her 45-year career in the acting industry.
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Selena Gomez praised for reaction to losing Golden Globe to Zoe Saldaña
11:29 , Ellie MuirWhile Selena Gomez lost out in the Best Supporting Actress category to Zoe Saldaña, she was overjoyed for her overjoyed for her co-star – and showed she had no problem with losing, stood up and jumped up and down, applauding as Saldaña graced the stage.
Golden Globes host condemned for ‘gross’ Diddy joke in opening monologue
11:15 , Ellie MuirNikki Glaser has been criticised for a “disgusting” Diddy joke made during her opening monologue, after one of her quips didn’t land so well.
After making several safe jokes about this year’s nominees, including Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler, Glaser found space for a quip about the scandal involving rapper and music mogul Diddy, which she addressed to Dune star Zendaya.
“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune,” she said, adding: “Oh my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good... and Challengers, girl? Oh my God! That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card. I mean, seriously.”
She continued: “I’m sorry – I’m upset too. The afterparty is not going to be as good this year, but we have to move on. I know a Stanley Tucci freak off doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”
The crowd of A-listers in the room sighed and groaned at mention of Diddy, and the joke has since been branded “gross” and “crazy” by viewers.
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Golden Globes host slammed for ‘gross’ Diddy joke in opening monologue
Watch Demi Moore’s daughters celebrate her Globes win
10:47 , Ellie HarrisonThe Substance star Moore took home the prize for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, beating competition from Challengers’ Zendaya and Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo.
In her rousing acceptance speech, Moore said it was the first major award of her 45-year career, so it’s no wonder her daughters were so proud:
What do we know about The Brutalist?
10:22 , Ellie HarrisonThe movie, which was one of the biggest winners of the night, got a 13-minute standing ovation at Venice earlier this year. Here’s what we know about it...
New movie branded ‘masterpiece’ and ‘next Godfather’ after 13-minute standing ovation
And the award for best loser of the night goes to...
10:08 , Ellie Harrison...Selena Gomez, who was more than graceful in her response to losing out to Zoe Saldaña.
Comment: If the Golden Globes are going the boring route, what’s the point of them?
09:53 , Ellie HarrisonWhere is all the wackiness and glamour that once defined the Golden Globes? asks Adam White
If the Golden Globes are going the boring route, what’s the point of them?
Succession stars hug during an ad break
09:37 , Ellie HarrisonThere’s a lot of love on socials for this clip of Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin embracing at the ceremony, where Culkin beat his co-star to another Golden Globe...
Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin hug it out during a Globes commercial break pic.twitter.com/zCS5YdtNIV
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) January 6, 2025
Demi Moore delivered one of the best speeches of the night
09:23 , Ellie HarrisonThe star of The Substance opened up about a negative comment she received early in her career, and admitted she was “at a low point” when the script for the horror movie, written by Coralie Fargeat, found its way to her.
Comment: Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser played it just safe enough. It turned her into the night’s big winner
09:05 , Ellie HarrisonThe first-time host may have had to walk a fine line but she pulled it off without a wobble, writes Kevin E G Perry
Elton John made jokes about his eyesight on stage
08:59 , Ellie HarrisonThe musician, who has recently suffered serious issues with his eyesight, made light of his struggles while presenting the award for Best Original Film Score with country star Brandi Carlile...
Elton John makes light of his eyesight problems at the Golden Globes
This was certainly the raunchiest joke of the night
08:30 , Ellie HarrisonIt was, of course, to do with Nicole Kidman’s erotic thriller Babygirl. Let’s just say host Nikki Glaser enjoyed the film a lot...
Nikki Glaser makes raunchy Nicole Kidman joke at the Golden Globes
Jodie Foster was jokingly heckled by a fellow nominee, and she took it well
08:18 , Ellie HarrisonThe 52-year-old American star won the Best Actress in a Limited Series prize for her role as police chief Liz Danvers in crime drama True Detective: Night Country.
It marked the actor’s 10th nomination and her fifth win. As that fact was announced by the host, her fellow category nominee, Griselda star Sofia Vergara, playfully shouted: “No! No! Not again! Give me one!”
ICYMI: Demi Moore chokes up at first-ever Golden Globes win for The Substance
08:05 , Ellie HarrisonFans think Zendaya might be engaged...
07:48 , Ellie HarrisonThe Challengers star arrived at the ceremony with a stonking great diamond on her ring finger. The 28-year-old has been dating Tom Holland for four years.
Outside The Beverly Hilton hotel, Zendaya posed in front of the cameras, flashing an oval diamond set on a thin gold band. There is no official word on whether the ring could be for an engagement — and possible future wedding — but it’s certainly looking like love is in the air..
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ICYMI: Fernanda Torres dedicates award to famous mother in emotional speech
07:21 , Ellie HarrisonTorres, 59, took home her first Golden Globe on Sunday night for the film I’m Still Here, becoming the first Brazilian female actor to win the award for Best Actress in a Drama.
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Watch Demi Moore’s daughters celebrate her Globes win
07:03 , Ellie HarrisonThe Substance star Moore took home the prize for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, beating competition from Challengers’ Zendaya and Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo.
In her rousing acceptance speech, Moore said it was the first major award of her 45-year career, so it’s no wonder her daughters were so proud:
Watch Demi Moore's daughters celebrate her #GoldenGlobes win!https://t.co/PVCGziWQI9 pic.twitter.com/zJq0pQGqeq
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 6, 2025
Let the lip-reading experts loose on this one
06:53 , Ellie HarrisonWhat on earth were these two icons talking about? Jodie Foster’s win? That awkward Diddy joke? How Nicole Kidman got her hair to do what it’s doing? We can only speculate wildly...
Nicole Kidman is *locking in* to this intense conversation with Jodie Foster during the Golden Globes commercial break pic.twitter.com/6uQmC076h6
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) January 6, 2025
Was a joke about Ryan Gosling censored from the broadcast?
06:38 , Ellie HarrisonIt seems as though one gag made by Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes might have been edited out of the show. Annabel Nugent reports
What did Seth Rogen say about Ryan Gosling to get ‘bleeped’ at the Golden Globes?
The Golden Globes are back, proving Hollywood loves nothing more than a well-timed reboot
06:23 , Ellie HarrisonRead about all the biggest moments of the night, from our LA correspondent Kevin E G Perry, here...
Emilia Perez, Shogun and host Nikki Glaser come out on top at Golden Globes
Demi Moore delivered one of the best speeches of the night
06:15 , Ellie HarrisonThe star of The Substance opened up about a negative comment she received early in her career, and admitted she was “at a low point” when the script for the horror movie, written by Coralie Fargeat, found its way to her.
Demi Moore makes sad career admission in Golden Globes acceptance speech
And the award for best loser of the night goes to...
06:00 , Ellie Harrison...Selena Gomez, who was more than graceful in her response to losing out to Zoe Saldaña.
ICYMI: Nikki Glaser condemned for ‘gross’ Diddy joke
05:41 , Ellie HarrisonThe comedian’s performance was mostly gentle, apart from a misjudged Diddy joke that did not go down well with viewers.
Golden Globes host slammed for ‘gross’ Diddy joke in opening monologue
Comment: Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser played it just safe enough. It turned her into the night’s big winner
04:57 , Tom MurrayThe first-time host may have had to walk a fine line but she pulled it off without a wobble, writes Kevin E G Perry.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser’s restrained roast won over Hollywood
Emilia Pérez closes out the night with shock win
04:33 , Tom MurrayNetflix’s Emilia Pérez was the surprise victor in the Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy category.
Wicked was expected to win award over competition from Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain andThe Substance.
“This is a very tricky category to call,” wrote The Independent’s Adam White ahead of the ceremony. “Will the Globes go for Wicked, if only because it made so much money? Or will they go for The Substance, a surreal and gonzo piece of Eurotrash with A-list American stars, even if it’s not really a comedy? It’s certainly less funny than the not exactly laugh-out-loud Challengers, which walks over the rest of the films in this category in terms of sheer spectacle and fun.
“Why isn’t the thrilling Zendaya love triangle movie sweeping Oscar season? Putting that complaint aside, though, our money is on Wicked.”
Seth Rogen says what everyone’s thinking
04:10 , Tom MurraySeth Rogen voiced a complaint about the new camera angles at the 2025 Golden Globes.
“Hello,” Rogen said, addressing the room. “I wanna start by saying this whole angled camera thing is very weird. It’s inelegant, it’s strange.
“This whole half of the room can see my bald spot; I would’ve filled that in,” he quipped, pointing to the audience behind him. “I said no, and I regret that now completely.”
Rogen’s note was praised by viewers on X/Twitter, with one lauding him for “finally calling out the awkward camera angles I’ve been complaining about all night.”
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Seth Rogen says what everyone’s thinking about awkward change at the Golden Globes
Adrien Brody wins Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama for ‘The Brutalist'
04:03 , Tom MurrayIn what many predict will set the tone for the Oscars, Adrien Brody has picked up his first award of the season for The Brutalist.
The Independent’s Louis Chilton predicted that Timothée Chalamet would win for his turn as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, but that Brody should win for his work in The Brutalist.
“There’s no clear favourite in this strong category, but I’m going to plump for Chalamet — you’d be a fool to bet against a glossy music biopic at an event like this,” he wrote.
“His turn as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown has drawn no small amount of praise. But it’s Brody’s breathtaking comeback in The Brutalist, playing a troubled Jewish-Hungarian architect who immigrates to America, that most deserves this award.”
Fernanda Torres becomes the first Brazilian to win Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama at the Golden Globes
03:58 , Tom MurrayFernanda Torres makes history with her win for I’m Still Here, beating out competition from heavyweights Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Angelina Jolie (Maria), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door), Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) and Kate Winslet.
The Independent’s Adam White predicted Kidman would win what was supposed to be a dead heat between her and Jolie. “This feels a bit like a two-horse race between Jolie and Kidman: two glamorous veterans long adored by Globes voters and doing their best work in years,” he wrote. “But we give the edge to Kidman for her provocative and daring performance as a sexually restless tech CEO embroiled in a BDSM love affair.”
‘Baby Reindeer’ wins Best Limited Series
03:35 , Tom MurrayRichard Gadd accepted the award for Best Limited Series for his controversial, autobiographical series Baby Reindeer.
The Independent’s Louis Chilton predicted the Netflix show would reign victorious, writing: “Since the initial blizzard of popularity and glowing reviews, comedian Richard Gadd’s autobiographical miniseries has been caught in a maelstrom of controversy. (The woman claiming to have inspired the character of Martha, Gadd’s obsessed stalker, is currently suing Netflix for defamation.)
“It’s all rather messy, but Baby Reindeer’s willingness to embrace messiness — to indulge complicated moral grey areas without simplifying or euphemising — is one of its very finest qualities. It makes all the other nominees here look rather tame and straightforward by comparison.”
Demi Moore shares hurtful comment that ‘corroded’ her for 30 years in Golden Globe winner speech
03:29 , Tom MurrayThe Hollywood star won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance, the French body horror sleeper hit that had cinemagoers running for the doors.
“I’ve been doing this a long time — like over 45 years — and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor,” she told the crowd, before opening up about the fact she considered quitting the industry before being cast in The Substance.
“30 years ago, I had a producer tell me I was a popcorn actress and, at that time, I made that mean this wasn’t something I was allowed to have. That I could do movies that made a lot of money, but that I couldn’t be acknowledged, and I bought in and I believed that.”
Moore said this thought “corroded” her to the extent that she “thought a couple of years ago that maybe this was it, maybe Iwas complete, that I had done what I was supposed to do”.
The actor said she was “at a low point” when the script for The Substance, written by Coralie Fargeat, found its way to her. “The universe told me, ‘You are not done,’” Moore said.
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03:22 , Tom MurrayNikki Glaser wins fans on social media with ‘masterclass’ hosting performance
03:18 , Tom MurrayViewers are heaping praise on host Nikki Glaser for her hilarious but restrained jokes about the celebrities in the room.
“Caught Nikki Glazer’s #GoldenGlobes monologue online. She has the right energy and perspective. She’s not afraid of the stars but doesn’t hate them. She’s not one of them so she can make fun of them but not destroy them. Also she put in the effort and worked hard at it unlike others in the past,” wrote one person.
“Clapped for Nikki Glazer in my living room after the ‘hardest working actors in show business - and by that I mean your servers’ bit,” wrote another.
“From Disasterclass to Masterclass,” said a third, referencing Jo Koy’s widely mocked hosting job last year.
Brady Corbet wins Best Director — Motion Picture and sends his condolences to Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena’s families
03:08 , Tom MurrayThe Brutalist director Brady Corbet said his heart was with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena’s family after the late director was found dead last week, aged 47.
Plaza’s representatives said in a statement: “The family is devastated and asks for privacy at this difficult time.”
Fans think Zendaya might be engaged...
02:51 , Tom MurrayZendaya arrived at the 2025 Golden Globes with a massive diamond ring on her ring finger. The 28-year-old has been dating Tom Holland for four years.
Outside The Beverly Hilton hotel, Zendaya posed in front of the cameras, flashing an oval diamond set on a thin gold band. There is no word on whether the ring could be for an engagement — and possible future wedding — but it was spotted by cameras and social media users.
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Zendaya sports massive diamond on ring finger on Golden Globes red carpet
Selena Gomez praised for reaction to losing Golden Globe to Zoe Saldaña
02:48 , Tom MurraySelena Gomez is receiving praise for her response to losing at the Golden Globes to her co-star Zoe Saldaña.
Gomez was nominated in two categories – Best Supporting Actress for her role in divisive Netflix musical Emilia Pérez and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Only Murders in the Building.
However, Gomez lost in the former category to her fellow co-host Saldaña, who herself beat category favourite Ariana Grande, who had been nominated for Wicked.
Gomez was overjoyed for her co-star, though, and showing she had no problem with losing, stood up and jumped up and down, applauding as Saldaña graced the stage.
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Selena Gomez praised for reaction to losing Golden Globe to Zoe Saldana
Demi Moore wins ‘first ever’ award in acting career for ‘The Substance'
02:45 , Tom MurrayDemi Moore has won Best Actress in a Comedy for her role in The Substance.
“I’ve been doing this for 45 years and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor,” while it’s not strictly true, it is Moore’s first major award win in her career.
The Independent’s Louis Chilton predicted Mikey Madison would win for Anora.
“This category has several deserving winners this year — Zendaya deserves recognition for her stunning turn as the lone woman in Challengers‘ messy tennis love triangle, as does Demi Moore, who was haunting and unexpected in the maximalist body horror The Substance,” wrote Chilton.
“But it’s hard to see anyone beating Madison, who emerged from relative obscurity (unless you’re a Better Things fan, that is) to electrify Anora every minute she’s on screen. This category is Musical or Comedy, after all, and Madison’s Ani is by far the funniest performance on this list.”
Video: Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes from 2025 ceremony
02:33 , Tom MurrayGlen Powell and Nikki Glaser flirt during Golden Globes
02:27 , Tom MurrayGlaser spoke to CNN last week, confessing that she thinks the 36-year-old Top Gun: Maverick star is “hot.”
Powell belatedly responded to the comedian’s praise during the Golden Globes red carpet on January 5, telling CNN: “Nikki, I feel the same way. You won the genetic lottery (and) you’re funny as hell.”
Later, during her opening monologue, Glaser teased Powell, joking that she would see him later that night.
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Glen Powell and Nikki Glaser keep up flirtation on Golden Globes red carpet
Jodie Foster wins Best Actress in a Limited Series
02:25 , Tom MurrayJodie Foster won her category for her role in True Detective: Night Country, just as The Independent’s Adam White predicted.
“The Wolf of Wall Street’s Cristin Milioti was the breakout surprise of the DC Comics show The Penguin, playing a furious and psychopathic heiress to a mob fortune,” wrote White.
“It’s annoyingly likely that she’ll be overlooked here, though, in favour of one of the bigger names in this star-stacked category. We just about give the edge to Jodie Foster, though, for working wonders in a True Detective revival that became increasingly baffling as it went on.”
‘Emilia Pérez' wins Best Motion Picture: Non-English Language
02:13 , Tom MurrayEmilia Pérez takes home its second Globe of the night for Best Motion Picture: Non-English Language.
Watch live: Golden Globes 2025 winners speak backstage
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Nikki Glaser criticized for ‘gross’ Diddy joke
01:46 , Tom MurrayGlaser made several safe jokes about this year’s nominees and generated huge laughter from the crowd — but one joke didn’t land so well.
After previously saying she would keep her opening monologue relatively safe, Glaser did find space for a quip about the scandal involving rapper and music mogul Diddy, which she addressed to Dune star Zendaya.
“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune,” she said, adding: “Oh my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good... and Challengers, girl? Oh my God! That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card, I mean seriously.”
She continued: “I’m sorry, I’m upset too. The afterparty is not going to be as good this year, but we have to move on. I know a Stanley Tucci freak off doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”
The crowd of A-listers in the room sighed and groaned at the joke that has been branded “gross” and “crazy” by viewers.
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Golden Globes host slammed for ‘gross’ Diddy joke in opening monologue
Winners list in full — updated live
01:36 , Tom MurrayStruggling to keep up already? The Independent has you covered with the winners list in full — updating live.
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Kieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor
01:32 , Tom MurrayKieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in Jesse Eisenburg’s A Real Pain.
Culkin won a Golden Globe last year for his work on Succession, playing media empire heir Roman Roy.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively ‘to skip’ Golden Globes
01:25 , Tom MurrayRyan Reynolds and Blake Lively will not attend tonight’s Golden Globe Awards, according to reports.
Reynolds’s film Deadpool & Wolverine is nominated in the category of Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
However, Deadline reports that neither Reynolds or his co-star Hugh Jackman will attend the ceremony.
Reynolds’s wife Lively is currently in the midst of a legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
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Zoe Saldaña takes home first award of the night
01:23 , Tom MurrayZoe Saldaña wins the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Perez.
She may also win the award for most emotional acceptance speech of the night...
