The Golden Globes 2025: triumphs and surprises!
The Golden Globes 2025 marked a new chapter in the history of cinema and television. Memorable victories and unexpected surprises. A look back at the winners and highlights of the ceremony.
Every year, the Golden Globes provide a platform for celebrating excellence in cinema. The Golden Globes 2025 honored this tradition. The ceremony continued with a list of nominations as captivating as they were eccentric. While some favorites went home empty-handed, the evening was marked by other surprises.
Emilia Pérez‘s triumph
Without a doubt, Emilia Pérez dominated the ceremony with two major awards: Best Comedy or Musical and Best Non-English Language Film. With its ten nominations, this film, directed by Jacques Audiard, captured all the attention. The French director also won Best Direction.
The best films
In the Best Dramatic Film category, The Brutalist seemed an obvious favorite with its seven nominations. But in the end, A Complete Unknown, a biopic about Bob Dylan, won over the jury. Timothée Chalamet, playing the famous singer, was nominated in the Best Actor in a Drama category, but lost out to Adrien Brody for his role in The Brutalist.
On the other hand, in the Best Comedy or Musical category, Emilia Pérez stood out against films such as Wicked and Challengers. Lead performer Karla Sofía Gascón shone, winning Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.
Surprises in the actor categories
The acting awards were full of surprises. Among the actors, Sebastian Stan won two awards for his performances in very different roles: The Apprentice and A Different Man. Among actresses, the competition was stiff. Pamela Anderson surprised many by winning Best Actress in a Drama for her poignant role in The Last Showgirl. This choice sparked debate, given the fierce competition from Nicole Kidman and Tilda Swinton.
Animation and the non-English language in the spotlight
The Best Animated Feature category saw highly-anticipated sequels such as Vice Versa 2 and Vaiana 2 go head-to-head, but it was The Wild Robot that triumphed, celebrated for its visual innovation and ecological message.
In the Best Non-English Language Film category, Emilia Pérez confirmed her dominance, beating off strong contenders such as Vermiglio and All We Imagine as Light. This success reflects the growing importance of international works in the cinematic landscape.
TV series: a wealth of talent
The small screen was not to be outdone, with series such as The Diplomat and Squid Game in the Best Drama Series category. However, it was Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman, that took the prize. In the Best Comedy Series category, The Bear dominated the competition, while Jeremy Allen White was crowned Best Actor for his performance.
The Best Miniseries category was won by True Detective: Night Country, where Jodie Foster shone with her performance, winning Best Actress in a Miniseries. In the men’s category, Colin Farrell won for his role in The Penguin, an acclaimed spin-off of the Batman universe.
Technical awards: soundtrack and screenplay
The technical awards were not to be outdone. Hans Zimmer once again made his mark with his soundtrack for Dune: Part Two, while Jacques Audiard won Best Screenplay for Emilia Pérez. These distinctions testify to the importance of artistic innovation in the industry.
Memorable moments of the evening
The ceremony was also marked by unforgettable musical performances, includingEmilia Pérez‘s original song El Mal, performed by Clément Ducol and Camille, which won the award for Best Original Song. This performance reinforced the film’s cultural impact.
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