The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, was a night filled with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the ceremony celebrated the best in film and television, with some surprising winners and emotional speeches.
Biggest Winners
Film:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
- Best Non-English Language Film: Emilia Pérez
- Best Animated Film: Flow
- Best Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
- Best Screenplay: Conclave
- Best Score: Challengers by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
Television:
- Best TV Drama Series: Shōgun
- Best TV Musical or Comedy: Hacks
- Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie: Baby Reindeer
- Best Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
- Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart for Hacks
- Best Actor in a TV Drama: Colin Farrell for The Penguin
- Best Actress in a TV Drama: Anna Sawai for Shōgun
Memorable Moments
Good:
- Karla Sofía Gascón’s Speech: The star of Emilia Pérez made history as the first transgender woman to be nominated as a lead actress for a film at the Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech, she delivered a powerful message about resilience and identity, saying, “The light always wins over darkness.”
- Adrien Brody’s Reflection: Adrien Brody, winner for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Brutalist, spoke about the theme of immigration in his film and dedicated his award to those who have struggled to immigrate to the United States.
- Demi Moore’s Emotional Win: Demi Moore won her first major industry award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for The Substance, expressing her gratitude and reflecting on her long career.
Bad:
- Technical Glitch: During the live broadcast, there was a brief technical glitch that interrupted the presentation of the Best Animated Film award. The issue was quickly resolved, but it caused a momentary pause in the ceremony.
- Controversial Jokes: Host Nikki Glaser’s jokes about some celebrities, including Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler, drew mixed reactions from the audience. While some found her humor refreshing, others felt it crossed a line.
