The 2025 Golden Globe Awards are just around the corner, set to take place on Sunday, January 5, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. With the excitement building for one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights, this year's ceremony promises to highlight some of the film industry's best and brightest talents.
Leading the nominations is Jacques Audiard's film Emilia Pérez, which has made history with ten nominations, the most for any musical or comedy film at the Golden Globes. Following closely are The Brutalist with seven nods and Conclave with six, showcasing the intense competition across various categories. On the television side, The Bear has also made waves with five nominated categories, asserting its status as a fan-favorite program.
Viewers can tune in to the live ceremony starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, with red carpet coverage beginning earlier at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT. This year's event will be aired on CBS and can also be streamed on Paramount+ for subscribers. The excitement of the red carpet will be captured by co-hosts Zuri Hall and comedian Heather McMahan, marking the glamorous entrance of stars as they showcase their fashion.
Hosting the night is renowned comedian and actress Nikki Glaser. This marks a significant turning point as she becomes the first woman to host the Golden Globes alone. Glaser, who gained acclaim from her roasting skills, has expressed her eagerness to craft the perfect monologue leading up to the ceremony. “I want to keep testing out jokes and I want to keep getting the monologue in the [most] perfect place it can be,” Glaser told The Hollywood Reporter. Her preparation shows her commitment to delivering a memorable performance.
The star-studded roster of presenters includes actors and entertainers such as Andrew Garfield, Anya Taylor-Joy, Dwayne Johnson, and many more, eleving the event with high-profile celebrity appearances. The evening will not only serve as recognition for past works but also as potential harbingers for this year’s Academy Awards, offering early insights on frontrunners.
The nominations reveal exciting categories across both film and television. For Best Motion Picture — Drama, contenders include The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, and Dune: Part Two, highlighting the competitive nature of this year’s awards. The Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy category includes notable titles such as Anora, Challengers, and The Substance among others, showing the strong lineup films this year.
This year's Golden Globes also embrace diversity with historical nominations, including the first openly transgender woman to be nominated for Best Lead Actress. Karla Sofía Gascón’s nomination for her performance in Emilia Pérez not only distinguishes her as a remarkable actor but also marks representation and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community within the film industry.
Among the television nominations, The Bear leads with five nominations, followed closely by Only Murders in the Building and Shōgun, each with four. The dynamics of these nominations reflect the ever-evolving television sphere and audience preferences, demonstrating the growing significance of streaming platforms.
The Golden Globes’ significance cannot be understated; they serve as the initial ceremonial stop on the path to the Academy Awards, assisting to forecast possible Oscar outcomes. Despite undergoing structural changes, including the dismantling of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association following controversies about diversity and ethics, the Golden Globes strive to reclaim their standing as the first prestigious event of awards season.
Overall, the 2025 Golden Globe Awards promise not only to celebrate remarkable achievements but also to indicate trends and sentiments leading up to the Oscars. With the dazzling display of talent and the thrill of competition, expect this year to kick off awards season with unparalleled enthusiasm and excitement.