Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Golden Globes
The glitz, the glamour, the drama: it’s that time of year again! Awards season is officially here, and 2025 is Golden Globes lead the charge. As Hollywood prepares for one of its most famous nights, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards are set to dazzle with big-name contenders, a new host, unexpected surprises, occasional controversies, glamor and a new dose of humor.
This year promises to be particularly exciting, with a revamped ceremony, a historic nomination and a new category rewarding box office successes and celebrating blockbusters. Here’s your ultimate guide to everything related to the 2025 Golden Globes.
When is the ceremony and where can I watch it?
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday January 5, 2025at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The live broadcast begins at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on CBS. For streamers, the ceremony will be available live on Paramount+but only if you subscribe to their Dissemination plan. Standard Paramount+ subscribers can access the recording starting Monday. If you’re looking for all the glitz and drama of the red carpet, tune in to the official livestream on the Golden Globes website or coverage by Variety And Entertainment tonightwhich begins to 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET.
Who is hosting this year?
The Golden Globes welcome the actor Nikki Glaser as host, promising an evening filled with humor and sharp wit. Glaser, known for her daring stand-ups and hilarious roasts, will find herself in the spotlight that has been hard to fill in recent years. Last year’s host, Jo Koy, received mixed reviews, so all eyes are on Glaser to bring the shine back to the Golden Globes.
Which films and shows are leading the nominations?
This year’s favorite is that of Jacques Audiard Emilie Pérezdominating with an impressive 10 nominations, including Best Comedy or Musical. Other films like Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist (7 nominations) and that of Edward Berger Conclave (6 nominations) is hot on his heels.
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated Wickeddirected by Jon M. Chu, is not only up for Best Picture, but also for the new Cinematic Box Office Achievement Award, celebrating blockbusters that have wowed audiences and critics. In the television categories, The bear continues to sizzle, racking up five nominations, while Only murders in the building and the epic drama Shogun are not far behind, each with four nods.
Any groundbreaking nominations or surprises this year?
Absolutely! Karla Sofia Gasconwho plays in Emilie Pérezmade history as the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. His performance is already being hailed as one of the best of the year. On the international scene, India Payal Kapadia took the awards circuit by storm with his poetic film, Everything we imagine as light. It is competing in the categories of best director and best non-English film. And let’s not forget the TV side, where rising stars and industry veterans like Kristen Bell (Nobody wants that) And Kate Winslet (The diet) will compete for best actress.
What controversies are swirling around this year?
The Golden Globes wouldn’t be the Golden Globes without a little drama. Among this year’s hot topics is Blake Lively’s lawsuit against It ends with us director Justin Baldoni, eclipsing the film’s nomination for Best Original Song. On the TV side, The apprenticea satirical take on Donald Trump’s early business ventures, divided critics and audiences. Starring Sebastian Stan, the series has sparked heated debates over its portrayal of the controversial public figure.
Who receives the honorary awards?
This year’s Golden Globes honor two legends. THE Cecil B. DeMille Award will be presented to Viola Davis for his extraordinary contributions to the world of cinema. Meanwhile, the TV legend Ted Danson will receive the Carol Burnett Awardcelebrating his groundbreaking television career.
What’s next on the awards season calendar?
Awards season is full of can’t-miss events. Mark your calendars for SAG Awards nominations on January 8, Critics’ Choice Awards January 12 and the highly anticipated Oscar nominations on January 17.
The Golden Globes are more than just a night of glamor: they mark the unofficial kickoff of awards season. While not always the most reliable predictors of Oscar success, the Golden Globes often set the tone for what’s to come. In 2024, they correctly predicted OppenheimerThe Oscars triumph, proving their influence on the road to the Oscars. As we look to this year’s nominees, will the Golden Globes once again shape the narrative, or will the Academy take an entirely different path?
