The 82nd Golden Globe Awards served up a night of unexpected outcomes and notable omissions, all against the backdrop of the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, a recent highlight on Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady, the event featured appearances by stars such as Dwayne Johnson, Demi Moore, Ke Huy Quan, Kathy Bates, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Miles Teller. The nominees for top honors included anticipated contenders like The Brutalist, Anora, Emilia Perez, and Conclave.
The evening commenced with predictable victories in the Female Supporting Actor and Female Actor in a Television Series categories, awarded to Zoe Saldaña and Jean Smart, respectively. Hiroyuki Sanada received the Best Actor in a Television Drama accolade for his role in Shōgun, adding to his Emmy win the previous year. Meanwhile, Jeremy Allen White continued his triumph in the spotlight, clinching his third Best Actor Golden Globe for his remarkable performance in The Bear. These achievements set the stage for what is expected to be an exciting lead-up to the 97th Oscars scheduled for March 2, 2025.
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Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor, Drama Over Denzel Washington
The most significant surprise of the night came when Kieran Culkin triumphed over Denzel Washington for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. Culkin, acclaimed for his Emmy-winning role in Succession, celebrated his first major award for a feature film. Preceding the ceremony, Washington had been heavily favored for his part in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. Culkin’s victory marks a pivotal moment as he positions himself for his first Academy Award nomination, primarily based on his performance in the Jesse Eisenberg film, A Real Pain.
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Tadanobu Asano Wins Best Supporting Actor, TV Over Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Shortly after another Emmy winner, Liza Colón-Zayas, lost Best Female Supporting Actor to Jessica Gunning of Baby Reindeer, Tadanobu Asano from Shōgun emerged victorious over Ebon Moss-Bachrach for Best Male Supporting Actor in Television. This victory is remarkable for Asano, as Moss-Bachrach was a strong contender following his consecutive Emmy wins for his portrayal in The Bear. Asano’s portrayal of Kashigi Yabushige adds to his impressive credentials, although his return for upcoming seasons has yet to be confirmed.
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Emilia Perez Wins Best Non-English Film Over All We Imagine As Light
As anticipated, Emilia Perez won the award for Best Non-English Film, riding high on the momentum generated after garnering the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. Released on Netflix in November 2024, it boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 76%. Notably, the French-American film All We Imagine as Light, which achieved a perfect 100% rating, lost to Emilia Perez despite its acclaim.
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Demi Moore Wins Best Actress, Musical Or Comedy Over Anora’s Mikey Madison
Demi Moore’s remarkable performance in The Substance garnered her first Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Previously nominated for her roles in Ghost and If These Walls Could Talk, Moore outperformed rising star Mikey Madison from Anora, a film often heralded as one of the year’s best. Their rivalry is expected to continue as both actresses vie for the Best Actress title at the upcoming Oscars.
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Flow Wins Best Animated Feature Over Inside Out 2 & The Wild Robot
In a surprising turn, Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis from Latvia, clinched the award for Best Animated Feature, defeating big names like Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and The Wild Robot. Despite generating less than $7 million at the global box office, Flow‘s performance is noteworthy, particularly with its Rotten Tomatoes rating sitting at a commendable 97%. With this victory, Flow is on track for Oscar contention come March.
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Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Win Best Original Score Over Dune: Part Two’s Hans Zimmer
The award for Best Original Score went to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, a duo synonymous with innovative soundtracks since their acclaimed score for The Social Network. Despite Hans Zimmer being a strong contender with Dune: Part Two, Reznor and Ross’s win highlighted the significance of their contribution to Challengers. This award also marked their third win and sixth nomination, though the decision to overlook Zimmer’s work may have raised eyebrows among critics and fans alike.
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Wicked Wins Best Cinematic & Box Office Achievement Over Highest Grossing Blockbusters
In a newly instituted category, *Wicked* prevailed over the highest-grossing films of the year to secure the award for Best Cinematic & Box Office Achievement. This surprised many as it defeated Inside Out 2 and other billion-dollar blockbusters, demonstrating that the committee is not merely awarding top-grossing films—a shift from last year’s winner, *Barbie*.
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Fernanda Torres Wins Best Actress, Drama Over Maria’s Angelina Jolie
Lastly, Fernanda Torres surprised audiences with her victory for Best Actress in a Drama over Angelina Jolie for her performance in Maria, where Jolie notably portrayed opera star Maria Callas. This recognition was Torres’s first Golden Globe win and nomination for her performance in I’m Still Here. Given the esteemed caliber of Jolie’s performance, Torres’s victory was unexpected, particularly as she humorously confessed to being unprepared for her acceptance speech.
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