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, 6:53 PM EST

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser steps out on the red carpet

Nikki Glaser, who is hosting the 2025 Golden Globes, has arrived on the red carpet in a bronze strapless satin gown with a rosette detail.

Nikki Glaser attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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The comedian, who is the first woman to solo host the Golden Globes, is nominated tonight for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for her comedy special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die."

Nikki Glaser attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Jan 05, 2025, 6:46 PM EST

Cate Blanchett and more nominees hit the red carpet

Cate Blanchett, Allison Janney, Liza Colón-Zayas and more nominees have arrived on the red carpet.

Blanchett, who is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television for her role in "Disclaimer," stepped out in a gold gown with an intricate neckline.

Cate Blanchett attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Janney, who is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television for "The Diplomat," also walked the carpet in a dark blue off-the-shoulder gown.

Allison Janney attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Colón-Zayas, who is also nominated tonight for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television for "The Bear," wore a Christian Siriano gown.

Liza Colón-Zayas attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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See more looks here.

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."