2025 Golden Globes Highlights: ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Shine
The 2025 Golden Globes celebrated standout films and heartfelt speeches, with Demi Moore’s emotional moment stealing the show.
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Los Angeles: The 2025 Golden Globes was a night filled with laughter, touching speeches, and a few awkward moments. The films Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist took home the top honors, while Hacks and Shōgun also had their moments in the spotlight.
Demi Moore snagged her first Golden Globe for The Substance, and Zoe Saldaña won for Emilia Pérez. Fernanda Torres, known for I’m Still Here, won best actress in a drama, a category where her mom was nominated back in ’99. Kieran Culkin and Adrien Brody also took home awards for their roles.
Host Nikki Glaser kicked things off with some funny jabs, calling the night “Ozempic’s biggest night” and poking fun at Sean “Diddy” Combs. She even teased Timothée Chalamet about his facial hair, saying he had “gorgeous eyelashes on his upper lip.”
Demi Moore delivered one of the most heartfelt speeches of the night, reflecting on her 45-year career and how this was her first award. She shared a story about a producer who once called her a “popcorn actress,” which really hit home for her. It was a powerful moment that resonated with many in the audience.
Emilia Pérez was a crowd favorite, winning four awards, including best picture. Karla Sofía Gascón, the film’s lead, gave a moving speech about identity and resilience, encouraging everyone to raise their voices for freedom.
Canadian stars Seth Rogan and Catherine O’Hara had a fun moment on stage, joking about their “stopped at the border” Canadian work. They kept the crowd laughing with their playful banter.
Sebastian Stan also made waves with his acceptance speech, calling for an end to ignorance around disability. He emphasized the importance of telling inclusive stories, which was a strong message for everyone watching.
Elton John lightened the mood with a joke about his eyesight while presenting an award, and Sofía Vergara humorously yelled at Jodie Foster after she won, showing the camaraderie among the stars.
Overall, the night was a celebration of talent, resilience, and the power of storytelling, reminding us all of the importance of representation in film and television.