Golden Globes 2025: Kiwi-born star Anna Sawai scoops major award, Demi Moore makes emotional comeback
Hollywood’s best and brightest shone at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Monday night, with a Kiwi actress at the forefront of the night’s biggest awards.
The 2025 awards season kicked off in epic fashion, with the Golden Globes taking place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Host Nikki Glaser kept things relatively civil in an evening free of any major drama, but X-rated jokes about Ben Affleck, P-Diddy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr featured in her opening monologue as subtle celebrity digs continued throughout the night.
While Holocaust film The Brutalist dominated the Film Drama category, the TV Drama awards fell in favour of feudal Japan epic Shōgun, featuring Wellington-born Anna Sawai, who claimed a Best Actress win.
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, the series also won Best TV Drama, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.
Sawai’s speech was short but thankful, and her win follows her being crowned the first Japanese actress to win any Primetime Emmy, as well as the first actress of Asian descent to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In one of the more emotional moments of the night, The Substance actress Demi Moore spoke of her career comeback in a heartfelt speech after winning Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Film.
“I’ve been doing this a long time, like over 45 years and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor. I’m just so humbled and so grateful,” the star revealed.
“Thirty years ago I had a producer tell me I was a popcorn actress and at that time I made that mean that I wasn’t allowed to have this”.
Another touching moment came when The Brutalist director Brady Corbet sent his condolences to actress Aubrey Plaza, whose husband Jeff Baena died the day before the awards.
Stalker drama Baby Reindeer also reigned supreme. Jessica Gunning won for her performance as crazed stalker Martha in the hit Netflix series, which was based on creator Richard Gadd’s own experiences with stalking.
While predicted frontrunner Wicked didn’t scoop any acting awards, it did win for Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which wasn’t a surprise to many considering its phenomenal pop culture impact.
Pope drama Conclave won Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture, with Peter Straughan’s masterful script about a series of sinister events around a papal succession an awards season favourite.
Playing a stressed-out chef worked wonders for Jeremy Allen White, who received yet another Golden Globe for his work in popular dramedy The Bear — beating out the likes of Adam Brody, Steve Martin and Jason Segel.
White was not in attendance at the ceremony, so presenter Jennifer Coolidge accepted the award on his behalf.
Colin Farrell’s hours in the makeup chair also paid off, as he snatched up a TV Drama Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series for playing legendary Batman villain The Penguin.
Another big winner was cartel crime comedy musical Emilia Pérez, which won both the Foreign Film award and the overall Musical/Comedy award, as well as a first-time nomination and win for actress Zoe Saldaña.
Major snubs included Cannes Palme d’Or-winner Anora, Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and Cannes Grand Prix-winner All We Imagine as Light, which made history at that film festival.
Pamela Anderson was also tipped for a career comeback after being nominated for the film, The Last Showgirl.
SEE THE HERALD’S COVERAGE OF THE EVENT IN THE BLOG BELOW, FOLLOWED BY A FULL LIST OF THE AWARD WINNERS.
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It's a double whammy for the cartel musical crime comedy, winning both the Foreign Language Film title and the overall Musical/Comedy Globe.
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And the Globe goes to Emilia Pérez.
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Nicolas Cage takes to the stage to present the award for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.
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This brings the total awards to three for the film, which scooped up best actor, director and film.
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Continuing the winning streak, The Brutalist comes out on top with a Best Picture - Drama win.
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He previously won an Oscar for his portrayal of Władysław Szpilman in Roman Polanski's war drama The Pianist (2002).
This time, he plays Hungarian-born Jewish architect László Tóth.
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Brody strikes again. The Oscar winner has won again for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor in the groundbreaking war film The Brutalist.
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Playing Brazilian lawyer and activist of anti-military dictatorship Maria Lucrécia Eunice Facciolla Paiva has earned Fernanda Torres her first-ever Golden Globe.
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Kathy Bates rips up her acceptance speech after losing to Anna Sawai. She was nominated for her performance in Matlock.
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The feudal Japan-set epic based on the acclaimed novel was renewed for a second season, despite the original series already covering what was in the book.
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And there you have it, Shōgun itself has won Best Drama Series.
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Shōgun is dominating the acting awards, with three leads now holding Globes.
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A win for the Kiwis! Wellington-born Anna Sawai wins for her heartfelt performance in Shōgun. Sawai made history at the 76th Emmy Awards with the Shōgun actress the first Japanese actress to win any Primetime Emmy.
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One of the most talked about couples of the night, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet, were spotted sharing a cheeky kiss.
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Hacks also won the same award in 2022, as did Smart for Best Actress.
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The tales of struggling comedian Deborah Vance have worked wonders with audiences, and the Jean Smart star vehicle Hacks has scooped another globe for Best Comedy Series.
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Netflix's Baby Reindeer shook the world, and now Richard Gadd's stalker saga has reigned supreme as the winner of Best Limited or Anthology series.
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We are coming to the tail end of the awards now, with a few more overall winners and acting awards still to come. So far, it's been a night of limited drama, heartfelt moments and general good-spirited fun.
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In a move that surprised no one, box office sensation Wicked has scooped up the honorary cinematic achievement award.
What was surprising was that it was the film's first win of the night.
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Emilia Pérez has scooped another win, this time for Best Song in a Motion Picture.
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The pair previously garnered acclaim for their work with director David Fincher, with the Nine Inch Nails alum creating a series of thumping, tense soundtracks.
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Game, set, match - Challengers has won best original score thanks to the genius minds of composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
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Director Brady Corbet has snapped up the best directing Globe for his work on Holocaust drama The Brutalist. The film has been lauded for its breathtaking cinematography and impassioned performances.
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Latvian indie animation Flow has won Best Animated Feature. The film is notable for being completely rendered on free and open-source software and contains no dialogue.
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"Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now. We have to normalise it and continue to expose ourselves to it, and our children, encourage acceptance," Stan said, accepting the award.
He also thanked his family.
"This is for my mum, who left Romania to search for a better life, gave me everything, and for my stepfather Tony, who took on a single mom and a grownup kid - thank you for being a real man."
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And in an unexpected turn, Sebastian Stan has won for his role in the dark comedy film A Different Man. Stan plays Edward Lemuel/Guy Moratz, an actor with neurofibromatosis that manifests as a disfiguring facial condition.
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And the Golden Globe goes to Demi Moore for her portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle in horror comedy The Substance.
Accepting the award - her first ever - Moore is "humbled and grateful".
"Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me I was a popcorn actress. At that time, I made that mean that this wasn't something I was allowed to have. That corroded me over time."
She said getting the script was "the universe telling her that she was not done yet".
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Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield are presenting the award for best female actor in a motion picture - musical or comedy.
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Playing a grizzled detective also seems to suit Jodie Foster, who won for her performance in the latest instalment of anthology series True Detective.
She previously garnered critical acclaim for playing Clarice Starling in 90s thriller Silence of the Lambs.
The show touched on the struggles of indigenous people in Alaska, and Foster gave a shout out to those who "shared their stories with us".
It's her 10th Golden Globe nomination and 5th win.
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Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller present the award for best male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or film made for television - and the Globe goes to Colin Farrell for his role in The Penguin.
He says there are "too many people to thank", recalling that he spent three hours in the makeup chair each morning to play the role.
Farrell played the role of the notorious Batman villain in Matt Reeve's smash hit DC film The Batman, reprising his role for the HBO series.
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Selena Gomez was nominated for her role in the film in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category.
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Emilia Pérez has won the Golden Globe for best motion picture, non-English language.
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Hollywood veteran Glenn Close and The Great star Elle Fanning were captured chatting and smiling together on the red carpet before posing for photos.
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Comedian Ali Wong has won for Best Television Stand Up Performance, beating out host Nikki Glaser for her special Ali Wong: Single Lady.
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Pope drama Conclave has won Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture.
Peter Straughan's masterful script follows a series of sinister events around a papal succession.
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Playing a stressed-out chef has worked wonders for Jeremy Allen White, who has received yet another Golden Globe for his work in popular dramedy The Bear - beating out the likes of Adam Brody, Steve Martin and Jason Segel.
White couldn't make it tonight, so presenter Jennifer Coolidge accepts the award on his behalf.
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And Shōgun triumphs again - the award for best supporting male actor in a TV series goes to Tadanobu Asano.
His performance as bumbling renegade lord Kashigi Yabushige has gained acclaim for its dry humour and wit.
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The award for best supporting female actor in a TV series goes to Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer. It's her first Globe nomination and win.
Gunning has garnered critical acclaim for her performance as crazed stalker Martha in the hit Netflix series, which was based on creator Richard Gadd's own experiences with stalking.
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The award for best male actor in a drama TV series goes to Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun.
He thanked the show's cast and crew for "sharing this amazing journey" with him.
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Previously winning a Golden Globe for his supporting role as Roman Roy in Succession, Culkin has now won in the supporting actor film category.
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Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are presenting the award for best performance by an actress in a television series, comedy or musical. It goes to Jean Smart for Hacks.
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Zoe Saldaña has won the first Globe of the night, best performance by an actress in a supporting role in any motion picture for her role in Emilia Pérez - her first nomination and first win. "My heart is full of gratitude," she told the crowd. On the brink of tears, Saldaña also paid tribute to her co-stars and the cast and crew, continuing her speech as the music played her off.
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Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Glenn Close are seated next to each other.
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Timothée Chalamet - the subject of an extended Glaser bit - is seated next to girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
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There are Diddy punchlines too, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Okay, the ceremony has started, and though she promised a "toned down" show, Nikki Glasser kicks right off with an X-rated joke about Ben Affleck.
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Timothée Chalamet is here. The actor is nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biographical musical A Complete Unknown.
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Zendaya has arrived! The Challengers star, who netted a nomination in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category, stepped out to frenzied cheers from fans in a stunning terracotta gown.
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While established couples cosy up, could there be a new celebrity romance on the cards? Nominee Glen Powell and host Nikki Glaser have shared their mutual appreciation for one another, following Glaser's admission to CNN last week that she thought Powell was "hot". "Nikki, I feel the same way," Powell responded on the red carpet. "She’s come onto the scene, she deserved everything she’s getting. She is really taking over the world and is truly one of the funniest people doing it right now.”
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Colman Domingo looks brilliant, as always. The actor (and Met Gala co-chair) is consistently one of the best-dressed celebrities on any red carpet. He's nominated for his performance in Sing Sing.
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Talking to E! about her new film Babygirl - which has earned her a Globe nomination - Nicole Kidman said upon seeing the script she "just loved the title and I was so intrigued."
She is "on this mission to support female directors" and director Halina Reijn "is an auteur and I love supporting auteurs".
Her co-star Harris Dickinson is "willing to try anything" and she says they "were so fortunate to have him".
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Talking to Variety on the red carpet, Hollywood veteran Nicole Kidman reminisces about her first Golden Globes ceremony 33 years ago. The Australian acting icon is up for best actress for her work in the hotly anticipated erotic thriller Babygirl. "I'm this girl from Australia, what am I doing here?" she remembers thinking at her first appearance, where she was nominated for her role in 1991's Billy Bathgate.
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Ariana Grande is wearing a Givenchy gown from 1966. She says she last held Cynthia's nails "four seconds ago". Being nominated for Wicked - she's up for supporting actress - is "the most incredible thing in the world".
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Another fan-favourite couple, Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco, have made their entrance. Gomez is up for two Golden Globes: she is nominated for her role as Mabel Mora in Only Murders in the Building, as well as her performance as Jessi Del Monte in the critically acclaimed musical comedy Emilia Pérez.
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Adam Brody, nominated for his role in Netflix's Nobody Wants This, and Leighton Meester walk the red carpet together.
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New Zealand-born Shōgun actress Anna Sawai is wearing a custom Dior look that she says is "sweet and spicy".
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"My daughters see themselves in Moana," said Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson during a red carpet interview. Blockbuster record-breaker Moana 2 is nominated for best animated motion picture.
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In another twinning meetup of the evening, blues brothers Jeremy Strong and Andrew Scott had a matching red carpet moment with their suits. "That's a good vibe," Ripley actor Scott said.
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The conditions in Los Angeles have been suitably golden for the event. Stars making their way along the red carpet have yet to navigate any adverse weather, with the climate in Tinseltown described as sunny with light winds. It's a far cry from the snow storms raging elsewhere around the US, with an icy blast hitting the central states and regional media reporting the blizzards could bring the "heaviest snowfall in a decade" to some areas.
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Meanwhile, inside, the Beverly Hilton Hotel is looking ship shape as actors and creatives continue to pile into the venue. This LA ballroom has been the home of the Golden Globes since 1961.
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In what's proving to be a very on-the-nose theme of the night, we've spied at least 10 golden gowns on the red carpet so far - including award nominee Ariana Grande, who has just arrived.
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Squid Games actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk have arrived. The hit Korean series is up for four awards including Best Drama TV Series. Dong-hyuk gave a bit of insight into what is to come for the much-anticipated third season of the show: "There's going to be more twists and turns and more conflict from the characters".
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Succession star Jeremy Strong has also gone for the cool hue - deviating from his favourite brown colour palette - in a velvet suit with a matching bucket hat. He's nominated for the best supporting actor Globe for his turn in the Trump biopic The Apprentice.
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Speaking of Andrew Scott, he's wearing head-to-toe blue. It's a bold look.
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Sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning share a moment together on the Golden Globes red carpet. Dakota is a nominee in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television category for her role as Marge Sherwood in Ripley. The series is also up for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, while co-star Andrew Scott is up for the Best Male Actor award.
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Kiwi-born actress Anna Sawai has arrived. Sawai gained international acclaim and won a 2024 Primetime Emmy for her role in the historical drama series Shōgun, which is up for four Golden Globes including Best Television Drama Series. Sawai made history at the Emmys last year as the first Japanese actress to win any Primetime Emmy and the first actress of Asian descent to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
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Glen Powell and lookalike Max Braunstein come face to face on the red carpet.
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Comedy icon and Sag-Aftra union president Fran Drescher has arrived looking fabulous.
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Globes host Nikki Glaser told red carpet interviewer Zuri Hall that she's practised her monologue over 90 times. The comedian also admitted to being a little star-struck. "It's blowing my mind that Angelina Jolie has to listen to me talk."
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Cate Blanchett - nominated for best performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television for her role in Disclaimer - is resplendent in suitably golden Louis Vuitton.
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The Golden Globes has given viewers a sneak peek at who will be sitting next to whom during the ceremony. It looks like the recently engaged Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) and Benny Blanco are seated together, as well as comedy power couple Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy. Wicked actors Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh are also close together.
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Globe nominees Wallace and Gromit are in attendance, in the hands of directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham. Their latest film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, is up for Best Motion Picture - Animated.
WINNERS AND NOMINEES
Best motion picture, drama
Best motion picture, musical or comedy
Best motion picture, animated
Best director, motion picture
Best screenplay, motion picture
Best motion picture, non-English language
Cinematic and box office achievement
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, drama
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy
Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in any motion picture
Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in any motion picture
Best original score, motion picture
Best original song, motion picture
Television nominees
Best television series - drama
Best television series, comedy or musical
Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television
Best performance by a female actor in a television series, drama
Best performance by a male actor in a television series, drama
Best performance by an actress in a television series, comedy or musical
Best performance by an actor in a television series, comedy or musical
Best performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television
Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television
Best performance by an actress in a supporting role on television
Best performance by an actor in a supporting role on television
Best performance in stand-up comedy on television