The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, celebrated a diverse array of international films, with The Brutalist and Emilia Perez emerging as the night’s biggest winners. This year’s event highlighted not only exceptional storytelling but also powerful performances, marking a turning point for some of Hollywood’s seasoned talents.
The Brutalist Dominates, Adrien Brody Wins Best Actor
The Brutalist, a sweeping epic about a Jewish architect who survives Nazi persecution and builds a new life in America, was crowned Best Motion Picture – Drama at the prestigious event. The film, directed by Brady Corbet, also claimed Best Director honors for Corbet and Best Actor for Adrien Brody, who portrayed a Hungarian Holocaust survivor.
It was a great comeback for Brody, as it was over two decades since he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Pianist. He won four Golden Globes in a single night with his emotional acceptance speech that spoke of the film’s power. “I was told that no one would come out and see it. but it works,” Brody said.
Emilia Perez Triumphs with Four Golden Globes
French director Jacques Audiard‘s surreal narco-musical Emilia Perez, which tells the story of a drug lord turning into a woman, dominated the comedy/musical categories, taking home four awards. The film won Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, Best Non-English Language Film, and Best Original Song, with a standout performance by Zoe Saldana, who nabbed Best Supporting Actress.
Saldana‘s acting overshadowed that of her co-star Selena Gomez and won the move the well-timed exploration of gender and the identity. Speaking of the movie’s importance to the LGBTQ+ community, star Karla Sofia Gascon as Emilia Perez was passionate: “You can maybe put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you never can take away our soul, our resistance, our identity.”
Ending her late-career Golden Globes win is the demur star Demi Moore as The Substance.
Veteran actress Demi Moore had her career revival at the Golden Globes with the Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in The Substance. The body-horror satire critiques societal pressures on women as they age, and the critical acclaim surrounding Moore’s transformation into the role made it worth mentioning.
Thinking of all her profession, the producer had described her as a “popcorn actress.” Moore, however, threw away that tag with her bold and unconventional movie choices. Indeed, she got just what she deserved – a win for The Substance, which shows this talented actress still has things to prove regarding her acting prowess.
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Top Winners: Shogun, Hacks Rule at Television Awards
The Golden Globe Awards 2025 also honored excellence in television, with Shogun winning Best Television Series – Drama and Hacks winning Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical. These wins come as Shogun, based on James Clavell‘s historical novel, gains traction as a hit period drama, while Hacks continues to build a loyal fanbase with its dark humor and sharp performances.
Looking Ahead to the Oscars
The Golden Globe wins will surely strengthen the awards campaigns for these films and TV shows as they head into the Academy Awards in March 2025. With The Brutalist and Emilia Perez at the helm, the Oscars are going to be a real nail-biter, especially with great performances from both newcomers and veterans.
With awards season heating up, these wins mean a move towards more diverse stories, more powerful performances, and fresh new voices. The Golden Globes prove crucial for international films, as they have become one of the turning points with Emilia Perez on the top, and The Brutalist ready to take over in the race for this season‘s awards.
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