The best and worst moments of the 2025 Golden Globes, as they happened

8:20 p.m. Up: Demi Moore, Fernanda Torres, Adrien Brody, Nikki Glaser, Jeremy Strong’s green bucket hat, “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez.” Down: “Anora,” any TV show that didn’t win an Emmy in 2024, viewers who tuned in for the “year’s wildest awards show.” — G.W.

8:17 p.m. I guess it goes to show you: The Globes may be more respectable these days, but they can still be massively disappointing. — M.B.

8:14 p.m. Ooooof. “Emilia Pérez” takes it. So “Anora,” a vastly superior movie, comes away with nothing this evening. At least Audiard turned the mic over to Gascón, wisely. This uneven movie has taken some lumps on social media, but voters across the board have been with it all the way. Don’t underestimate it. — G.W.

8:11 p.m. Brady Corbet is giving a 3½-hour acceptance speech. — M.B.

8:10 p.m. “The Brutalist”! After Brady Corbet won director and Adrien Brody drama actor, this felt inevitable. The Oscars best picture race is wide open, so any moment in the sun helps. And Corbet, accepting the best picture drama award, is driving home the movie’s awards-season narrative: This film was a labor of love! And it was hard to make! Art triumphs! Huzzah! — G.W.

8:06 p.m. Oh, look, it’s Glenn Close, legendary actor and “strong advocate for ease of access to service dogs,” according to the latest Globes fun fact. — M.B.

8:04 p.m. For those keeping track of the score that really matters — acceptance-speech shoutouts — Brody just helped “moms” move up a notch. — M.B.

8 p.m. Adrien Brody could well win a second Oscar for “The Brutalist.” I don’t put too much weight on his Globes victory. But the show does give winners the opportunity to shine, as we saw Demi Moore do spectacularly earlier in the evening. Brody’s tribute to his parents and his partner, Georgina Chapman, was moving and prompted the audience to stand and applaud. No small thing. — G.W.

7:58 p.m. Fernanda Torres winning for “I’m Still Here” was the evening’s biggest surprise. This year’s lead actress category is loaded with great performances, and the Oscars, with just five slots, won’t be able to contain all of them. Torres is superb as a mother holding her family together after a repressive regime takes her husband away. She’s onscreen for nearly the entire running time of the film, and the restrained power of her work is unforgettable. — G.W.

7:53 p.m. So the new and improved Globes have moved the lifetime achievement awards off the live show? This is awards show malpractice. — M.B.

7:45 p.m. Another “fun fact,” courtesy of the Golden Globes chyron: “Shōgun” is the most expensive production in FX history. It also just won the award for drama series. — M.B.

7:42 p.m. Again, I loved “Shōgun.” I love “Hacks.” “Baby Reindeer” ... fine. But to give everything to the same three shows, four months after the Emmys did the same thing, makes for a dull show. — G.W.

7:41 p.m. In another Emmys repeat, Anna Sawai wins for lead actress in a drama for “Shōgun” and gives a nod to her fellow nominee, Kathy Bates — M.B.

7:34 p.m. Haha, at least we learned that “Hacks” is shooting ... tomorrow! — G.W.

7:33 p.m. But Glenn, how else would I ever learn that Vin Diesel is a Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast? — M.B.

7:33 p.m. The “fun facts” aspect of this ceremony, including all those tidbits under the presenters’ names that go by too fast to read, needs to go. — G.W.

7:32 p.m. Allegedly. — M.B.

7:29 p.m. I was a little startled by the mention of how Gadd’s stalker sent him 44,000 emails in real life. What a super fun fact for all of us at home! — M.B.

7:27 p.m. Wow. The announcer going heavy on the real-life inspiration for “Baby Reindeer” with that defamation lawsuit still out there seems like … a choice. Also: Gadd gave almost same speech at the Emmys. — G.W.

7:25 p.m. Since “Emilia Pérez” earned 10 Globes noms (the second most in the show’s history), I had to know: What movie holds the record? You’ll never guess. Robert Altman’s 1975 classic “Nashville.” Which makes me wonder: How did that happen? And will “Emilia Pérez” be as lauded as “Nashville” a half-century from now? — G.W.

7:24 p.m The title of the “hit movie we like” award that “Wicked” just won is technically “cinematic and box office achievement.” As if those aren’t contradictory accomplishments, at least most of the time. — M.B.

7:17 p.m. Props to “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu for recognizing that, yes, this Globe is the equivalent of a People’s Choice Award. — G.W.

7:15 p.m. This silly category wasn’t invented to put “Wicked” onstage. But it kind of was. – G.W.

7:07 p.m. I’m thrilled too! That score is still stuck in my head months after the movie opened. — G.W.

7:06 p.m. Elton John was very excited to see Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross win the Globe for original score for “Challengers.” — M.B.

7 p.m. And the shoutout to Aubrey Plaza and the family of her late husband, Jeff Baena, was classy. Beautiful speech. — G.W.

6:56 p.m. OK, this whole show was worth it for the shot of Corbet’s daughter, weeping over her dad’s win. My Grinch heart just grew three sizes. — M.B.

6:55 p.m. “The Brutalist” was seven years in the making? I thought it was six. Does it gain a year with every month that awards season drags on? That said, it’s a deserved win. The making of this half-masterpiece is a near-miracle. — G.W.

6:51 p.m. “Flow” winning animated feature is perfect. It is the movie that “The Wild Robot” wanted to be. It maintains its wordless conceit throughout, telling the story of a group of animals embarking on an adventure as they try to navigate a flooded world. It’s magical, mysterious and moving, an immersive experience that allows its animals to act like ... animals. It’s easily the year’s best animated film. — G.W.

6:45 p.m. But Sebastian Stan winning did gift us with two more Jeremy Strong reaction shots. So there’s that. — G.W.

6:41 p.m. Tragically, Hugh Grant does not win the Globe for lead actor in a comedy for his hilariously evil turn in “Heretic.” The new Globes have deprived us of an acceptance speech for the ages, something the old Globes never would have done. — M.B.

6:35 p.m. Demi Moore winning for “The Substance” seems indicative of the wave that she and the movie have been riding the past few weeks. When it opened, everyone was like, “A body-horror movie can’t get any Oscar nominations.” Now I think she’s assured of a nomination. And who knows: Maybe a win? People genuinely love her. And that speech will only increase that love. Bravo! — G.W.

6:31 p.m. Also, Seth Rogen said what I’ve been thinking the last 90 minutes. “This whole angled camera thing is very weird. It’s inelegant. It’s strange.” The staging of the presenters is just god-awful. — G.W.

6:25 p.m. “We’re handing out more statues when the Golden Globes continue.” Both a threat and a promise. — G.W.

6:24 p.m. We’re nearing the halfway point (good God) and I’ll say that “Emilia Pérez” has provided both the night’s best speech (Zoe Saldaña) and worst speech (filmmaker Jacques Audiard’s ramblings). But I don’t think the movie is done winning. — G.W.

6:22 p.m. In a wee bit of a surprise, Colin Farrell wins the Globe for lead actor in a limited series, beating Emmy champ Richard Gadd of “Baby Reindeer.” It’s always nice to see Farrell win something, but I hope this doesn’t encourage him to do more roles that require him to 1. ditch his accent and 2. completely disguise his face in layers of makeup. — M.B.

6:20 p.m. I’ve never heard (or expected to hear) such enthusiasm for coconut water! — G.W.

6:18 p.m. I guess the question now is: Can “Emilia Pérez” win both foreign language film and musical/comedy? Because Netflix very much believes it can pull off a twofer at the Oscars, winning international feature and best picture. — G.W.

6:11 p.m. Naturally, she has a great joke already written about losing the Globe. — G.W.

6:09 p.m. Poor Glaser hosted the Globes and didn’t even get one. The award for performance in stand-up comedy on television goes to Ali Wong for “Single Lady.” But hey, maybe Glaser can get nominated for an Emmy for hosting tonight and the awards-show ouroboros will be complete? — M.B.

6:01 p.m. Another Globes “quirk”: There’s no distinction between adapted or original screenplays. As a writer, I feel like this matters. But whatever, fine. “Conclave” it is. — M.B.

6 p.m. “Conclave” for screenplay? Sure. Why not? They could have gone with “The Brutalist,” but even some critics groups have been mixed on that movie’s second half. And they probably don’t remember the superior “Dune: Part Two” (which wasn’t even nominated). So they go with the beautifully crafted movie with the sheen that makes it feel smarter than it is. — G.W.

5:57 p.m. Jeremy Allen White probably has a good excuse for not showing up. He’s probably working. But I’d like to think he’s taking a principled stand against this show. — G.W.

5:52 p.m. I do wonder why there isn’t a category for reality TV. They have categories for everything else, including stand-up — which our host, who is doing a pretty good job, is probably going to win before the night ends. (When is the night ending? I need a drink.) — G.W.

5:51 p.m. Oh, look! It’s the awards-show accountants with their metal briefcases. Given how much the world is changing around us, it’s strangely comforting to see these token normies return every year, like the swallows in spring. — M.B.

5:50 p.m. OK, another “Shōgun” prize. But since Tadanobu Asano lost at the Emmys to Billy Crudup, this one feels like justice. — G.W.

5:47 p.m. Well, Glenn, this season of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has been excellent. But the Globes don’t have a category for reality TV. Truly, their loss. — M.B.

5:45 p.m. Was there no awards-worthy TV premiering in the last six months, Meredith? — G.W.

5:44 p.m. “Baby Reindeer,” “Hacks,” “Shōgun.” Where have we seen this before? — G.W.

5:43 p.m. Glaser does a self-consciously terrible “Conclave”/”Wicked” mashup song called “Pope-ular,” and honestly, I wished she’d committed to the bit and come up with alternate lyrics. Think of the possibilities! — M.B.

5:41 p.m. Does Jeremy Strong’s outfit count? (Sorry. I’m obsessed. Also, kind of a surprise he wasn’t wearing his trademark brown.) But, yeah, it’s a new era for the Globes. They mostly follow the consensus. — G.W.

5:40 p.m. Glenn, while we watch all these commercials for vaguely terrifying prescription drugs, maybe now is the time to note that there seem to be very few surprises so far. Is this a sign the Globes have grown up — and gotten boring? — M.B.

5:34 p.m. I loved “Shōgun,” but after watching it win several dozen prizes at the Emmys, I’m not sure I need to see everyone revise their acceptance speeches tonight. But congratulations! And I’m never giving up! — G.W.

5:32 p.m. This category features the Battle of the Roy Brothers and, in this case, Roman finally wins. By which I mean Kieran Culkin gets the award for supporting actor in a motion picture for “A Real Pain.” Which, as I understand it, is not a movie about Jeremy Strong. — M.B.

5:30 p.m. Is anyone reconsidering voting for Culkin after seeing that outfit? I want to see more of Strong showing it off! — G.W.

5:29 p.m. OMG Jeremy Strong’s outfit I cannot. — M.B.

5:26 p.m. “I learned nothing from ‘The Substance.’” LOL ... go Glaser! — G.W.

5:23 p.m. And also: Jean Smart remains undefeated. Old Globes: Reward the shiny new thing, which would have been Kristen Bell in “Nobody Wants This.” New Globes: critical consensus. — G.W.

5:20 p.m. It was a lovely, heartfelt speech, and particularly moving to see Saldaña pay tribute to her co-stars as well as the other women in her category. But now I’m dying to hear more about this lunch at Isabella Rossellini’s house. I guess my invite was lost in the mail. — M.B.

5:17 p.m. Zoe Saldaña winning for “Emilia Pérez” is telling. Back in the day, the weirdos in the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. would have gone with Ariana Grande because: musical and bigger name. The newly constituted Golden Globes just kind of follow the critical consensus. Which is great! Saldaña is deserving! But it’s also kinda ... boring. But that speech: thrilling! — G.W.

5:12 p.m. I think Glaser is doing a pretty good job at straddling the line between roasting and hosting. — G.W.

5:10 p.m. Glaser says she loved “Babygirl.” “I give it two fingers up!” That’s some racy talk for CBS! — M.B.

5:08 p.m. Absolutely. I love Glaser’s absolute focus on Chalamet. She knows who we tuned in to see! — G.W.

5:06 p.m. Glenn, should we drink every time someone mentions “holding space?” — M.B.

5:04 p.m. Oh, I think you’re going to be happy on the Hugh Grant front. They’re going to give him a prize because everyone wants a Hugh Grant speech. — G.W.

5:03 p.m. Don’t get me started on the arbitrary nature of the Globes. Or maybe do get me started, because we have three-plus hours of blogging to go, and, well, what else are we gonna do but gripe? While it’s great to have an awards show that honors comedic films ... why are they lumped in the same field as musicals, which are inherently more dramatic than many dramas? For now, I will try to remember that the weirdness of the Globes categories is part of what can make them fun, in a completely random, chaotic, why-are-these-actors-competing-against-each-other way. Now, back to the one thing I really would like to see tonight: a Hugh Grant acceptance speech. What are the chances, oh Great Oracle of Awards? (Psst, that’s you, Glenn.) — M.B.

5:02 p.m. I mean, I had to look up who was nominated in that category because the Globes make random choices when it comes to what they consider a comedy and what they consider a drama. How is “The Substance” a comedy but “Baby Girl” a drama? Did they not see Nicole Kidman drink that glass of milk in the bar? But, yes, that comedy actress category is loaded. I could see Mikey Madison, Cynthia Erivo or Karla Sofía Gascón winning? Old Globes, it would have been Erivo for “Wicked.” New Globes with expanded membership? They seem to be taking their cues from critics groups, so I’m thinking Madison for “Anora.” — G.W.

5 p.m. Good evening, Glenn! How am I feeling about tonight? Well, after a weekend spent shuttling my kids to sporting events, birthday parties and playdates, I’m looking forward to what really matters: sitting in front of the TV for a few hours and watching some people in sparkly dresses make self-important speeches. Isn’t that what awards shows are for? I am still getting used to the idea of the Wild ‘n’ Crazy Globes (that’s their official title, or at least it is according to me) being on CBS, arguably the least wild ‘n’ crazy broadcast network. I am probably just as curious as you are about how host Nikki Glaser will fare. Will it be closer to Amy and Tina or (deep sigh) Jo Koy? Will there be any references to the pitched legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, which has exposed the darker underbelly of the Hollywood PR machine? And who will reign supreme in what may be the most fiercely competitive category of the night: female actor in a comedy or musical? — Meredith Blake

5 p.m. Hello, Meredith! I just dropped in here straight from watching the Chargers game on CBS, where I was reminded every commercial break about tonight’s Golden Globes ceremony, i.e., “the year’s wildest awards show.” It feels like that’s a lot of pressure to make some crazy happen. Really, what’s the wildest thing that could happen tonight? Timothée Chalamet bringing Bob Dylan as his plus-one? “Emilia Pérez” coming away empty-handed despite its leading 10 nominations? The show actually being watchable after last year’s train wreck? I’m ready for anything, my friend. How are you feeling? — Glenn Whipp