Golden Globes 2025: Sebastian Stan and Adrien Brody Win Big; The Brutalist Dominates
Golden Globes 2025 celebrates the best in film and television, with The Brutalist winning Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor
Beverly Hills, California – January 5, 2025
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards dazzled audiences with its glamour, historic wins, and moments of pure Hollywood magic. Held at the iconic Beverly Hilton, the ceremony marked the start of the awards season with comedian Nikki Glaser as host, bringing a dose of humor to the glitzy evening. This year’s biggest triumphs belonged to The Brutalist and celebrated stars like Sebastian Stan and Demi Moore.
‘The Brutalist’ Claims Triple Victory
The standout film of the night, The Brutalist, claimed three prestigious awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director for Brady Corbett, and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Adrien Brody’s commanding performance. Corbett’s visionary direction and Brody’s intense portrayal of an architect navigating post-war struggles captivated both critics and audiences.
Sebastian Stan Shines in Musical/Comedy
Sebastian Stan took home the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy award for his transformative role in A Different Man. His win added to the success of Emilia Perez, which dominated the musical/comedy categories. Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress, and the film earned Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy.
Television Wins: ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ Steal the Spotlight
In the television realm, Shogun emerged as a major winner. It secured Best Television Series – Drama, with Hiroyuki Sanada earning Best Actor and Anna Sawai winning Best Actress in a Drama Series. Hacks continued its reign in the comedy category, winning Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy, with Jean Smart honored as Best Actress.
The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White was recognized for his charismatic performance, winning Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy.
A Night of Memorable Performances and New Milestones
Notable moments included Demi Moore’s win for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy for The Substance. The heartwarming acceptance speeches and surprise wins reflected the diversity and evolution of storytelling in film and television.
Full List of Major Winners:
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Brutalist
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
- Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Emilia Perez
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy: Demi Moore, The Substance
- Best Director – Motion Picture: Brady Corbett, The Brutalist
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Peter Straughan, Conclave
- Best Television Series – Drama: Shogun
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Anna Sawai, Shogun
- Best Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Hacks
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical/Comedy: Jean Smart, Hacks
