Golden Globes 2025 recap: Award show’s most dramatic moments, biggest winners, and red carpet fails

While The Rock just laughed it off, some even thought it could have lead to a situation similar to Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.

During Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards, the focus was not only on the actors, shows, and movies, but the endless weight loss commercials that seemed to be peppered in the program’s breaks.

When he opened the envelope which revealed the winner of the category, he seemed to snicker and sigh before reading out Wicked as the victor.

He shouted out his ‘beautiful and amazing partner’ Georgina Chapman during his acceptance speech.

The was awarded for her part in the flick I’m Still Here.

That marks four Golden Globes for the historical drama series.

The series stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins.

The Netflix series took home its second award of the evening.

While presenting alongside Brandi Carlile, the acclaimed musician poked fun at his eye problems.

‘It’s a very special night for me to be here because I don’t know if you know, but there’s been a lot of stories going around about my regressive eyesight and I just wanted to reassure everybody that it’s not as bad as it seems,’ he said.

‘So I’m so pleased to be here with my cohost, Rihanna,’ he added as the crowd erupted in laughter.

Last month, he revealed that a severe eye infection had left him blind in his right eye, with ‘limited vision’ in his left.

The movie adaptation of the Broadway musical scored four nominations at the 2025 Golden Globes.

Emilia Pérez won for the song El Mal.

Brady gave a special shoutout to Aubrey after he won the award for Best Director – Motion Picture. The actress’ husband passed away on Friday at age 47.

He said, ‘My heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family.’

The cameras then panned on an emotional Adrien Brody, 51, who looked like he was holding back tears in the audience.

The flick was directed by Gints Zilbalodis and written by Gints and Matīss Kaža.

Jodie won for Best Female Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture, but her fellow nominee Sofía Vergara heckled her as she got up onstage.

As the announcer told the crowd that it was Jodie’s ’10th nomination and fifth win,’ Sofia was pictured getting up and approaching the stage as she yelled out, ‘Oh no, give me one!

He won for his role in the thriller A Different Man.

The Misery icon joined Twisters star Anthony Ramos, 33, to present the Best Supporting Actress – TV award to Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning.

But fans quickly expressed concern for the Oscar winner during the presentation.

Zendaya set tongues wagging at the 2025 Golden Globes after she flashed a massive sparkler on her ring finger.

Immediately, social media became ablaze with rumors that she’s engaged to her longtime boyfriend Tom.

The Substance star beat out Amy Adams, Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofia Gascon, Mikey Madison, and Zendaya.

Demi began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Oh, wow! I really wasn’t expecting that. I’m just in shock right now.’

‘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. And I am just so humbled and so grateful,’ she continued.

’30 years ago I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress, and at that time I made that mean that this is not something I was allowed to have.

‘That I could do movies that were successful and made a lot of money, but that I couldn’t be acknowledged, and I bought in and I believed that. 

‘That corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it, maybe I was complete, maybe I had done what I was supposed to do.’

She was awarded for her role in True Detective: Night Country, and it marked her fifth Golden Globes win.

He won for his part in The Penguin.

‘No one to thank on this one, I did it all by myself,’ he joked while accepting the award.

It comes after Zoe Saldana won the award for Best Supporting Female Actor – Motion Picture thanks to her role in the flick.

She beat out host Nikki Glaser, who was also nominated.

Kylie cut a busty figure in a low-cut metallic silver dress, and wore her raven tresses cascading in bouncy loose locks.

She and her boyfriend, Timothee, looked as happy as could be as they watched the awards show together.

The actor was not present at the awards show, so presenter Jennifer Coolidge accepted it on his behalf.

Jessica almost took a tumble as she hit the stage to accept her award, and she was quick to make a cheeky joke about it during her speech.

She joked that if she fell she might have exposed the audience, stating, ‘I almost tripped up. You almost saw my Golden Globes there. Thank you very much.’

The host broke out into song on stage, but put her own spin on the track.

Instead of Popular, Nikki, who was dressed up as a Pope, sang the word Pope-ular.

He took home the Golden Globe for his role in the beloved show Shōgun.

He won for his part in the film A Real Pain.

She was awarded for her role in Hacks.

‘Thank you all so much for supporting the show and loving the show. Love you guys, thank you,’ she gushed on stage.

Zoe, who won for Emilia Perez, had tears running down her face as she accepted the honor as she took to the podium and said: ‘I know I don’t have much time, and I have dyslexia, so I tend to forget when I’m really anxious, and I’m filled with adrenaline, but my heart is full of gratitude.

‘Thank you so much to the Golden Globes for celebrating our film, and honoring the women of Emilia Perez. Thank you so much. Oh, my god.’

The comedian began the event with an unfiltered monologue, which contained a joke about jailed rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs – and social media was not pleased with her comment.

She said: ‘Since P. Diddy has been arrested the after party wont be as good this year… no baby oil.’

She also threw in digs at Timothee Chalamet, who sat with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and the cast of the Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.

The actress, 57, showed off her very slender frame in a very revealing slinky one-shouldered glittering gown by Balenciaga.

She posed with her Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo.

He channeled his A Complete Unknown character Bob Dylan.

The actress was all smiles as she arrived at the Golden Globes.

The singer and actress donned a black and silver cut-out gown.

The pair looked like the epitome of a happy couple as they posed for photos together ahead of the event.

Glenn’s silk gown contained script writing scribbles all over the front.

The Wicked star completed her look with some bedazzled nails.

The actress opted for an opulent, nude-colored silk dress complete with a sequined, cheetah-print bustier top.

She, along with many others, made DailyMail.com’s Golden Globes Worst Dressed list, which you can check out here.

The TV personality, 51, left her long blonde locks in loose waves around her face.

Red seems to be a popular color this evening.

Nikki, who will host the 2025 Golden Globes, arrived in a strapless flowing brown gown, which contained a rose embelishment on her midriff area and a long flowing skirt.

The entertainment reporter, 51, looked gorgeous in her navy blue metallic dress, which hugged every inch of her gorgeous figure.

Lilly dressed in a sparkly one-shoulder navy dress, while Janelle donned a classy black strapless number.

Mario kept it simple in a black suit.

Cate opted for a flourescent gold gown with spikes along the shoulders, while Ali donned a dress made entirely out of red feathers.

See who else made the cut here…

It’s been reported that the actress and her husband will skip the event amid her legal battle with her It Ends With Us costar Justin.

The Twisters star looked in great spirits as he walked the red carpet.

The actress ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived in a glittery gold gown.

Marren opted for a fiery red strapless gown while Monica opted for a sheer gray dress.

As for Abby, she stunned in a navy blue frock with a thigh-high slit.

Brianna left little to imagination in her revealing brown number, months after she made headlines due to her split from Zach Bryan.

The model flaunted her ample cleavage in an extremely low-cut dress that contianed a voluminous skirt.

The comedian, 63, who is known for his bold and often divisive humour, has hosted the prestigious awards show five times in the past.

And he took to X to share the monologue that he would have delivered if he had ran the event this year…

Golden Globe nominees will leave the awards ceremony with a hefty bundle of gifts – whether they win or lose – including a five-day luxury yacht charter and a custom-designed suit handcrafted in Italy.

As we prepare for the event to kick off, check out the full list of nominees here.

Earlier this week, the actress, 40, was announced as one of the stars scheduled to take the stage during tonight’s show, along with Andrew Garfield, Demi Moore, Gal Gadot and Nicolas Cage.

It is highly unlikely that the Aubrey will still present or attend the Golden Globes, as news hit the web on Saturday that her husband, Jeff, had tragically died from suicide at age 47.

The White Lotus star has not publicly commented on the death of her husband.

Follow along for updates throughout the night, including the best and worst red carpet looks, the most dramatic moments during the show, the winners, and more.