Golden Globes 2025 recap: Biggest moments from the 82nd annual awards show

Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony.

Golden Globes 2025 recap: Biggest moments from the 82nd annual awards show
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Last Updated: January 6, 2025, 12:01 AM EST

The 2025 Golden Globes kicked off awards season Sunday night as the best in film and television were honored.

Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" were big winners of the night on the film side, winning best motion picture (drama) and best motion picture (musical or comedy), respectively. "Wicked" took home the award for cinematic and box office achievement.

On the television side, "Shōgun," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" won the top prizes.

Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony, which was held at Los Angeles' famed Beverly Hilton.

Check out a recap of how the night unfolded below.

Jan 05, 2025, 6:19 PM EST

Winners of Timothée Chalamet, Glen Powell look-alike contests walk red carpet

The winners of last year's Timothée Chalamet and Glen Powell look-alike contests stepped out on the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday night.

Miles Mitchell, who won the fan-organized Chalamet look-alike contest in New York City, and Max Braunstein, who won the Powell look-alike contest in Texas, were all smiles as they posed for photos holding signs that read, "I won a lookalike contest and now I'm at the Golden Globes."

Max Braunstein and Miles Mitchell attend the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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They also recorded a fun TikTok on the carpet. Watch it here.

Jan 05, 2025, 6:02 PM EST

Viola Davis honored with Cecil B. DeMille Award

Viola Davis was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at a gala dinner Friday night at the Beverly Hilton.

The Cecil B. DeMille Award, which was first created in 1952, honors iconic Hollywood talents "for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment," according to the Golden Globes website.

Viola Davis attends the inaugural Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence ahead of the 82nd Annual Golden Globes, in Los Angeles, Jan. 3, 2025.
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"I feel like someone just set me on fire," Davis said in her acceptance speech.

Davis went on to detail challenges she overcame early in life, saying her younger self wouldn't believe the family, friends and career she counts as blessings today.

"Little Viola is squealing," the actress said. "She's standing behind me now and she's pulling on my dress."

Davis, who won a Golden Globe Award in 2017 for her role in "Fences," has also been nominated for her roles in "Doubt," "The Help," "How to Get Away with Murder," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "The Woman King."

Jan 05, 2025, 5:56 PM EST

Ted Danson honored with Carol Burnett Award

Three-time Golden Globe winner Ted Danson received the Carol Burnett Award, which honors his prolific career in entertainment, at an event on Friday.

Danson's expansive career includes starring roles in "Cheers," "The Good Place" and "A Man on the Inside."

Ted Danson attends the inaugural Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence ahead of the 82nd Annual Golden Globes, in Los Angeles, Jan. 3, 2025.
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Danson shouted out the award's namesake, Carol Burnett, who was in attendance at the event, in his acceptance speech.

"I am so thrilled to get this award, Carol. I cannot tell you how much it means to me," he gushed. "You have brought so much joy and happiness into households all over the world. You radiate kindness. I love you so much."

Burnett returned the admiration, yelling "I love you" from the audience.

Danson is also expected to be recognized during tonight's ceremony.

Jan 05, 2025, 5:50 PM EST

Who is presenting at the 2025 Golden Globes?

Golden Globe Awards presenters this year include a star-studded list of entertainers, with names like Demi Moore, Dwayne Johnson, Zoë Kravitz, Elton John and Mindy Kaling.

Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Coolidge, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Gal Gadot, Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis, Jeff Goldblum and Andrew Garfield are also on the list of presenters this year.

A general view of atmosphere at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Rounding out the list are Anthony Ramos, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana DeBose, Auli'i Cravalho, Awkwafina, Brandi Carlile, Catherine O'Hara, Édgar Ramírez, Glenn Close, Kaley Cuoco, Kate Hudson, Kathy Bates, Ke Huy Quan, Kerry Washington, Margaret Qualley, Miles Teller, Morris Chestnut, Nate Bargatze, Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan, Rob McElhenney, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Paulson, Seth Rogen, Sharon Stone and Vin Diesel.