Cinematic & Box Office Achievement category sparks debate after ‘Wicked’ wins at 2025 Golden Globes.
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards brought Hollywood’s brightest stars together for a night of celebration and unexpected moments. The event was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. Her sharp wit and engaging presence carried the evening. The event was as memorable for its stellar wins as it was for its surprises. It was especially notable for the controversial Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award.
Film Winners
Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, while Emilia Pérez snagged Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, a strong showing for the French-Spanish film. Animated hit Flow was crowned Best Motion Picture – Animated, triumphing over fan favorites like Inside Out 2 and Moana 2.
The night’s most contentious win came in the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category, awarded to Wicked. Fans and critics were baffled, as contenders like Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 seemed far more deserving, given their cultural and financial impact. The decision sparked debates online, with many questioning the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s criteria.
Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) and Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) earned Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama awards, respectively, while Demi Moore (The Substance) and Sebastian Stan (A Different Man) secured the same in the Musical or Comedy categories.
Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez emerged as a big winner, picking up awards for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldaña), and Best Original Song (“El Mal”), solidifying its place as an international powerhouse.
Television Highlights
In television, Shōgun dominated, taking home Best Drama Series and acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. On the comedy side, Hacks repeated its success with Best Comedy Series and another win for Jean Smart. Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) continued his awards streak, claiming Best Actor in a Comedy.
Colin Farrell (The Penguin) and Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country) earned top honors for their work in limited series. Meanwhile, Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun) and Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) shone in supporting roles.
Comedy Steals the Show
Ali Wong’s sharp and hilarious special, Single Lady, was named Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance on Television, capping a night that celebrated diverse forms of storytelling.
Host Shines Bright
Nikki Glaser’s performance as host was widely praised for balancing humor with grace, keeping the audience entertained and the show moving smoothly.
As the Golden Globes wrapped up, the conversation continued, fueled by both the triumphs of the night and the debates about what makes a cinematic achievement truly golden.
List of Winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globes
Movies
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Emilia Pérez
- Best Motion Picture – Animated: Flow
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Wicked
- Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language: Emilia Pérez (France)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Demi Moore (The Substance)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Sebastian Stan (A Different Man)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
- Best Screenplay: Conclave
- Best Original Score: Challengers
- Best Original Song: “El Mal,” Music & Lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
TV
- Best Television Series – Drama: Shōgun
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Hacks
- Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Baby Reindeer
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Anna Sawai (Shōgun)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
- Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun)
- Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: Ali Wong (Ali Wong: Single Lady)
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