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, 9:06 PM EST

Ali Wong wins best performance in stand-up comedy on television

Ali Wong won the Golden Globe for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for "Ali Wong: Single Lady."

Ali Wong poses with the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for "Single Lady" during the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Other nominees in the category included Jamie Foxx for "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…", Nikki Glaser for "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die," Seth Meyers for "Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking," Adam Sandler for "Adam Sandler: Love You" and Ramy Youssef for "Ramy Youssef: More Feelings."

Jan 05, 2025, 9:03 PM EST

Peter Straughan wins best screenplay for "Conclave"

Peter Straughan won the Golden Globe for best screenplay for "Conclave."

"I am just one pure ball of gratitude squeezed into a tux," Straughan said, thanking those involved with the film.

Other nominees in the category included Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez," Sean Baker for "Anora," Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold for "The Brutalist," Jesse Eisenberg for "A Real Pain” and Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance.”

Peter Straughan arrives for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Jan 05, 2025, 8:58 PM EST

Jeremy Allen White wins best performance by a male actor in a television series (musical or comedy)

Jeremy Allen White won the Golden Globe for best performance by a male actor in a television series (musical or comedy) for "The Bear."

This is White's third Golden Globe win, all of which he earned for his role as Carmy on the FX series.

Other nominees in the category included Adam Brody for "Nobody Wants This," Ted Danson for "A Man on the Inside," Steve Martin for "Only Murders in the Building," Jason Segel for "Shrinking" and Martin Short for "Only Murders in the Building."

Jan 05, 2025, 8:55 PM EST

Jessica Gunning wins best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television

Jessica Gunning won the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television for "Baby Reindeer."

"I cannot believe any of this is happening to me," Gunning said, thanking the cast, crew and others in her acceptance speech.

She added that the show has changed her life in ways she "can't even explain."

This is Gunning's first Golden Globe win and her first nomination.

Other nominees in the category included Liza Colón-Zayas for "The Bear," Hannah Einbinder for "Hacks," Dakota Fanning for "Ripley," Allison Janney for "The Diplomat" and Kali Reis for "True Detective: Night Country."

Jessica Gunning arrives for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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