Who Will Win Big at the 2025 Golden Globes?

Golden Globe Awards 2025: The Race Begins

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards are almost here, and you know what that means: glam, excitement, and epic wins. This star-studded night celebrates the best of film and TV, with all the top nominees vying for their chance at a prestigious award.

Join us live on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. from the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Don’t miss a second of the magic, whether you’re tuning in on CBS or streaming on Paramount+. This is one night you won’t want to miss as we celebrate the nominees and award-winners.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

This year’s drama category boasts a powerful lineup of emotional, era-spanning tales. The Brutalist leads with seven nominations, showcasing a Hungarian architect’s journey under a mysterious art patron.

Dune: Part Two continues Paul Atreides’ legendary saga, while Nickel Boys and Conclave tackle societal and institutional critiques. September 5 captivates with its personal storytelling, and A Complete Unknown adds intrigue with its layered narrative.

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

This year’s top films with four or more Globe nominations offer diverse genres and compelling stories. Anora defies conventions, Challengers dives into a gripping love triangle, and A Real Pain delivers heartfelt drama.

Wicked shines as a frontrunner, bringing Broadway magic to the screen, while The Substance and Emilia Pérez stand out for bold storytelling and representation.

Best Motion Picture – Animated

The 2025 Golden Globes celebrate animated films brimming with creativity and emotion. Flow explores unity as a cat survives a flood alongside diverse species, while Inside Out 2 delves into Riley’s teenage emotions.

Other nominees include Memoir of a Snail, a bittersweet tale of love and loneliness, and Moana 2, featuring Moana’s daring ocean journey. Adding humor and heart are Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Wild Robot, showcasing the magic of animation.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama*

Pamela Anderson earns a poignant nod for The Last Showgirl, a bold portrayal that highlights her underappreciated talent. Angelina Jolie stuns with her transformation into Maria, the world’s greatest opera singer, while Nicole Kidman delivers an emotional punch in Babygirl.

Tilda Swinton captivates in The Room Next Door, Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here, and Kate Winslet shines in Lee, bringing the remarkable war correspondent Lee Miller to life. Each nominee exemplifies extraordinary talent, making this one of the most competitive categories.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Adrien Brody shines in The Brutalist as a Hungarian architect facing post-war challenges, while Timothée Chalamet delivers a transformative role in A Complete Unknown.

Colman Domingo offers an emotional turn in Sing Sing. Ralph Fiennes and Sebastian Stan bring depth to Conclave and The Apprentice, adding complexity to their roles.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Cynthia Erivo steals the spotlight in Wicked, bringing fierce energy and depth to the iconic Elphaba.

Karla Sofía Gascón shines in Emilia Pérez, showing off her stunning range, while Mikey Madison brings the perfect mix of humor and heart in Anora. Demi Moore dazzles in The Substance, turning heads with her powerful performance.

And Zendaya gets the nod for Challengers, where she effortlessly handles the rollercoaster of emotions in a love triangle.

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Who will take home the trophy in this star-studded category? From Gabriel LaBelle’s heartfelt role in Saturday Night to Glen Powell’s sharp charm in Hit Man, the competition is fierce.

With Hugh Grant’s comedic brilliance in Heretic and Jesse Eisenberg’s wit in A Real Pain, the stakes are high. Jesse Plemons (Kinds of Kindness) and Sebastian Stan (A Different Man) round out this stellar lineup.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Selena Gomez is nominated for Emilia Pérez, where she brings emotional depth to a character facing personal and societal struggles. Ariana Grande shined as Glinda in Wicked, delivering charm and warmth to the iconic role.

Felicity Jones captivates in The Brutalist, portraying a woman navigating post-war challenges. Margaret Qualley’s powerful performance in The Substance showcases her range in a transformative role. Isabella Rossellini adds complexity to Conclave, while Zoe Saldaña brings strength and nuance to her role in Emilia Pérez.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Yura Borisov is nominated for Anora, portraying a character battling emotional turmoil. Kieran Culkin earns a nod for A Real Pain, capturing the deep conflict of his role.

Edward Norton is recognized for A Complete Unknown, bringing mystery to his character. Guy Pearce’s nomination for The Brutalist showcases his gripping portrayal of a powerful figure. Jeremy Strong shines in The Apprentice, while Denzel Washington is nominated for Gladiator II, adding gravitas to the movie.

Best Director – Motion Picture

This year’s Best Director category features a talented group of filmmakers. Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, Sean Baker for Anora, and Edward Berger for Conclave each bring their unique vision to the screen.

Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, and Payal Kapadia round out the nominations for The Brutalist, The Substance, and All We Imagine As Light, showcasing diverse and innovative storytelling. It’s shaping up to be an exciting race.

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

The Best Screenplay category is packed with exciting contenders. Will Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez or Sean Baker’s Anora take the lead?

Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold’s The Brutalist brings gripping drama, while Jesse Eisenberg’s sharp writing in A Real Pain stands out. Will Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance or Peter Straughan’s Conclave steal the show? The competition is fierce.

Best Television Series – Drama

The 2024 nominees for Best Television Series – Drama are serving up some serious excitement. The Day of the Jackal brings edge-of-your-seat action with a high-stakes international pursuit, while The Diplomat throws Keri Russell into a whirlwind of political drama and global tension.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (the new TV series) reimagines the classic spy story. Shōgun immerses us in feudal Japan’s political power plays, and Slow Horses dishes out gritty espionage with Gary Oldman leading a team of misfit spies. Squid Game takes the stakes even higher.

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

The Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy race is heating up as Abbott Elementary brings the laughs straight from the classroom, and it beats out the chaos of The Bear, where drama and humor collide in a restaurant.

The Gentlemen delivers a fresh twist on crime and comedy. Will it outshine the sharp wit of Hacks? Nobody Wants This keeps us on edge with its wild plot, while Only Murders in the Building gives us quirky crime-solving vibes.

Who’s going to steal the spotlight? It’s anyone’s game in this hilarious showdown.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama

The nominees for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama includes Kathy Bates for her role in Matlock, while Emma D’Arcy stands out for House of the Dragon. Maya Erskine gets recognized for Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Keira Knightley for Black Doves, Keri Russell for The Diplomat, and Anna Sawai for Shōgun.

Each actress brings something unique to their role, from intense drama to captivating action. This category promises fierce competition, with every performance deserving a spotlight.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

The nominees for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama deliver standout roles across a range of intense characters. Donald Glover shines in Mr. & Mrs. Smith with his sharp wit, while Jake Gyllenhaal captivates as a prosecutor in Presumed Innocent.

Gary Oldman brings grit to Slow Horses as a weathered MI5 agent, and Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of a skilled assassin in The Day of the Jackal is gripping. Hiroyuki Sanada impresses as a fierce samurai in Shōgun, while Billy Bob Thornton takes on a rugged oil rig worker in Landman.

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

The nominees for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy bring the laughs and the heart. Kristen Bell stands out in Nobody Wants This, while Quinta Brunson continues to charm Abbott Elementary as the lovable teacher Janine.

Ayo Edebiri shines as Sydney in The Bear, and Selena Gomez keeps things fresh with her detective role in Only Murders in the Building. Kathryn Hahn captivates with her witchy charm in Agatha All Along, while Jean Smart brings her trademark wit to Hacks as the legendary comic.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Who’s bringing the laughs in this category? Adam Brody’s got Nobody Wants This, but can he steal the spotlight? Meanwhile, Ted Danson’s suave style in A Man on the Inside has us all wondering: can anyone out-charm him?

Then there’s Steve Martin and Martin Short. Only Murders in the Building is practically their playground. Add in Jason Segel’s heartfelt role in Shrinking and Jeremy Allen White’s raw intensity in The Bear, and we’re left asking: who’s got the best comedic chops this year?

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Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

Who’s taking the crown for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television? Jamie Foxx brings laughs in What Had Happened Was, while Nikki Glaser’s Someday You’ll Die keeps it real with bold humor.

Seth Meyers Dad Man Walking delivers dad-life jokes and Adam Sandler’s Love You shows his classic charm. Ali Wong’s Single Lady brings bold comedy, while Ramy Youssef’s More Feelings blends humor with depth.

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