The big winners from the 82nd Golden Globe Awards

Award season in Hollywood finally had its ‘get set go’ moment last night with the 82nd Golden Globes, which was held at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The star-studded evening, hosted by stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, celebrated the finest films, television shows, and performances of 2024. With numerous industry heavyweights fighting it for top honours, the awards night lived up to expectations with prominent names dominating their respective categories.

Here’s a round-up of the big wins

In the movie category, Emilia Pérez led the nominations with 10 nods, walking away with four awards including Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy), Best Non-English Language Film, and Best Original Song, while Zoe Saldaña took home the Best Supporting Actor award for her role in the film. The Brutalist dominated the film categories, winning Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Motion Picture (Drama). Brady Corbet earned Best Actor for The Brutalist, while Fernanda Torres won Best Actress (Drama) for I'm Still Here.

In the television category, Shōgun emerged as a standout, clinching multiple accolades, including Best Series (Drama), Best Actor (Drama) for Hiroyuki Sanada, Best Actress (Drama) for Anna Sawai, and Best Supporting Actor for Tadanobu Asano. In his acceptance speech, Sanada expressed gratitude to FX, Disney, Hulu, and the entire Shōgun cast and crew “for sharing this amazing journey.” He also offered words of encouragement to aspiring actors and creators, urging them to remain authentic and persistent. “To the young actors and creators in the world, please be yourself, believe in yourself, and never give up. Good luck!” Asano, meanwhile, captivated the audience with his humble and heartfelt remarks. “Maybe you don’t know me; I’m an actor from Japan,” he said, sending the crowd into a frenzy with his sincerity.

No wins for Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’

Despite earning two nominations, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light didn’t secure any wins. The Spanish drama Emilia Pérez claimed the Best Non-English Language Motion Picture award, while I'm Still Here, The Girl with the Needle, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and Vermiglio were the other contenders. Kapadia also lost out in the Best Director category to Brady Corbet, who took home the award for The Brutalist.

Big moments from the night

Nikki Glaser roasted everyone

Nikki Glaser made history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globes. From her hilarious one-liners to roasting Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan impression, Glaser left the audience in stitches with her razor-sharp wit and comedic timing! She kicked off the night with a cheeky nod to the event being “Ozempic’s biggest night” and maintained the momentum with a clever quip about Peacock. “Even Eddie Redmayne did TV this year. He’s nominated for Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal. It’s about a top-secret elite sniper no one can find because he’s on Peacock.”

Glaser began her monologue with a subtle political dig at the guests, saying, “I’m not here to roast you tonight. How could I? You’re all so powerful. You could really do anything… except tell the country who to vote for. It’s okay, you’ll do it next time—if there is one.” Glaser also mentioned Selena Gomez, who attended with her fiancé Benny Blanco, joking, “Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish.” Another standout moment was her quip about Emilia Pérez being “the most ambitious film to follow Is It Cake?,” while praising Zendaya for her role in Dune: “I woke up for all your scenes.” She even humorously described Challengers as “more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card.”

Glaser wrapped up her monologue with a witty observation on Hollywood’s evolving priorities: “The point of making art isn’t to win awards. It’s to start a tequila brand so popular you never have to make art again.”

Golden Globe turns into date night

The Golden Globes turned into a night of heartfelt moments for celebrity couples. Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco skipped the red carpet but appeared every bit the happy couple during the show. The couple shared tender exchanges all throughout the evening. This was Gomez's first awards show appearance alongside Blanco, attending to celebrate her nominations for Emilia Pérez—for ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture’ and ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy’ for Only Murders in the Building.

 

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet also had their fair share of attention. While Jenner opted out of walking the red carpet, she was seen seated next to Chalamet during the ceremony. This marked their second consecutive Golden Globes appearance as a couple after last year when Jenner attended to support Chalamet’s awards campaign for his role in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. Although they continued to skip the red carpet as a pair, they didn’t shy away from indulging in some PDA throughout the night.

Zoe Saldaña Breaks Down in Tears After Historic Golden Globes Win

Zoe Saldaña couldn’t hold back tears as she accepted her first-ever Golden Globe for ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture’ at the 2025 ceremony. “My heart is overflowing with gratitude,” Saldaña said, visibly moved, as she addressed the audience. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew of Emilia Pérez, including director Jacques Audiard, co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, and fellow nominee Selena Gomez. “This is a moment I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so fortunate to share it with Selena, Karla, Jacques, and all my amazing fellow nominees,” she shared. Saldaña, who received her first Golden Globes nomination for the film, highlighted the camaraderie among her peers. “It’s been such a beautiful experience, seeing all of us uplift one another and celebrate each other’s successes,” she added.

No one to thank jokes Colin Farrell 

Colin Farrell claimed the Golden Globe for ‘Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television’ for his role in The Penguin. Accepting the award from Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, Farrell playfully remarked, “No one to thank on this one. I did it all by myself. Just a raw, pared-down performance.” He then turned earnest, expressing gratitude to everyone involved in the series. “There are too many people to thank—you all know it takes a village, whether it’s for the small screen or the big screen,” Farrell said. “I’m here on the shoulders of so many talented people over the years. Perhaps this one even more so, especially thanks to Mike Marino, who designed the makeup, and his extraordinary team.”

Winners list

Movies

Best motion picture, drama: The Brutalist
Best motion picture, musical or comedy: Emilia Pérez
Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, drama: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy: Demi Moore, The Substance
Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role, movie: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role, movie: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
Best motion picture, non-English: Emilia Pérez
Best motion picture, animated: Flow
Best director: Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
Best Screenplay: Peter Straughan, Conclave
Best original score: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers
Best original song: El Mal from Emilia Pérez music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard

Television

Best television series, drama: Shōgun
Best television series, comedy or musical: Hacks
Best performance by a female actor, TV series, drama: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
Best performance by a male actor, TV series, drama: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
Best performance by a female actor TV series, musical or comedy: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best performance by a male actor, TV series, musical or comedy: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best limited series, anthology series or movie made for television: Baby Reindeer
Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series or movie made for television: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series or movie made for television: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role, TV: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role, TV: Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
Best performance in stand-up comedy on TV: Ali Wong, Ali Wong: Single Lady

All images: Getty Images

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