Mon Jan 06 15:04:29 UTC 2025: ## Golden Globes 2025: “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” Dominate, Powerful Acceptance Speeches Mark the Night
**Los Angeles, CA** – The 2025 Golden Globe Awards delivered a vibrant and memorable ceremony, filled with both humor and heartfelt moments. While the event was notably relaxed and fun, several films and television shows emerged as clear frontrunners.
“The Brutalist,” a three-and-a-half-hour film about a mid-century designer, defied expectations by winning multiple awards, including Best Picture (Drama) and Best Director for Brady Corbet, who used his acceptance speech to champion unconventional filmmaking. Similarly, “Emilia Pérez” took home numerous awards, including Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, whose powerful speech highlighted the resilience of the trans community. Gascón declared, “You can put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you can never take away our soul, our existence, our identity.”
Other notable film winners included Demi Moore, who received Best Actress for her performance in “The Substance,” delivering an emotional speech about overcoming past doubts about her acting career. Adrien Brody beat out Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in “The Brutalist.”
On the television side, “Shōgun” and “Baby Reindeer” were the big winners. The ceremony also featured several memorable comedic moments, particularly in Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue, which was widely praised.
The Golden Globes showcased a diverse range of winners, but the success of “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” suggests they may be strong contenders for the upcoming Oscars. Other Best Picture nominees mentioned were “Anora,” “Conclave,” and “Wicked.”
The full list of winners is available online. The event also generated significant buzz on social media, highlighting the diverse fashion choices and powerful acceptance speeches. The juxtaposition of Moore’s success with the frequent airing of GLP-1 commercials during the broadcast sparked some online discussion.
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