Golden Globes 2025: winners and what to know

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Awards season is upon us, and one of the biggest events of the calendar is the Golden Globes. The annual Hollywood gathering recognizes some of the best work across movies and TV from the past year, as judged by the journalists that make up the voting body. Let us catch you up on everything you need to know about this year’s ceremony, Golden Globes 2025.

One of the things that makes the Golden Globes unique from its most notable contemporary (The Oscars) is that it splits its categories into genres — Drama and Comedy/Musicals. This allows for the show to recognize some more of the great work of the year, including some titles that might not get the chance among other voting bodies. On the TV side, the Globes is often known for recognizing new shows, as they are one of the first major awards bodies to consider shows that premiere in the fall.

With that in mind, what movies and TV shows are going to be up for Globes this year? When is the show? What else do you need to know about it? Read on for everything to know about Golden Globes 2025.

Golden Globes 2025 winners (updating live)

We're keeping track of the Golden Globes winners as they are announced right here:

MOVIES

Best Comedy/Musical

Emilia Perez

Best Drama

The Brutalist

Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical

Sebastian Stan, A Different Man

Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical

Demi Moore, The Substance

Best Actor in a Drama

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Best Actress in a Drama

Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here

Best Supporting Actor

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Best Supporting Actress

Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez

Best Director

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Best Screenplay

Conclave

Best Score

Challengers

Best Original Song

"El Mal," Emilia Perez

Best Animated Film

Flow

Best Non-English Language Film

Emilia Perez

Cinematic Box Office Achievement

Wicked

Best TV Series Comedy/Musical

Hacks

Best TV Series Drama

Shōgun

Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Baby Reindeer

Best Actor Comedy/Musical

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Actress Comedy/Musical

Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Actor Drama

Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun

Best Actress Drama

Anna Sawai, Shōgun

Best Actor Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Best Actress Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie

Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Best Supporting Actor

Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun

Best Supporting Actress

Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy

Ali Wong, Single Lady

See who we think will win with our official Golden Globes predictions.

Golden Globes 2025 date

The Golden Globes 2025 take place on Sunday, January 5, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony airs on CBS.

In order to watch the Golden Globes 2025 you must have access to your local CBS station, be that through a traditional pay-TV provider, a TV antenna or a live TV streaming service with access to CBS (Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV). You can also stream the awards ceremony live on Paramount Plus with Showtime; all Paramount Plus subscribers will be able to stream the show on-demand the following day.

Golden Globes 2025 Host

The Golden Globes have tapped comedian Nikki Glaser as the host for the Golden Globes 2025. This is Glaser's first time hosting the Globes, but it is also a first for the Golden Globes, as she is the first woman to host the ceremony solo (Sandra Oh co-hosted with Andy Samberg, while Tina Fey and Amy Pohler were a team).

Glaser made headlines earlier this year for her great set during Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady, but she has been a popular figure on the stand-up circuit for years. She was also the host of the reality series FBoy Island. Glaser received her first-ever Emmy nomination this past year for her stand-up special, Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die.

Golden Globes 2025 presenters

As usual, a star-studded lineup is going to be on hand to serve as presenters. Here's who you'll be seeing:

Awkwafina
Nate Bargatze
Kathy Bates
Rachel Brosnahan
Nicolas Cage
Brandi Carlile
Morris Chestnut
Glenn Close
Jennifer Coolidge
Auliʻi Cravalho
Kaley Cuoco
Viola Davis
Ariana DeBose
Vin Diesel
Colman Domingo
Colin Farrell
Gal Gadot
Andrew Garfield
Jeff Goldblum
Salma Hayek Pinault
Kate Hudson
Elton John
Dwayne Johnson
Mindy Kaling
Michael Keaton
Zoë Kravitz
Anthony Mackie
Melissa McCarthy
Rob McElhenney
Demi Moore
Catherine O'Hara
Sarah Paulson
Aubrey Plaza
Margaret Qualley
Ke Huy Quan
Edgar Ramirez
Anthony Ramos
Seth Rogen
Sharon Stone
Anya Taylor-Joy
Miles Teller
Kerry Washington
Michelle Yeoh

Golden Globes 2025: Cecil B. DeMille Award

The Cecil B. DeMille Award is the Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award recognizing landmark figures from the film industry. The recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for the Golden Globes 2025 is Viola Davis.

Davis is a Golden Globe winner for Best Supporting Actress for the 2016 movie Fences (a role she also won an Oscar for), with seven Golden Globe nominations in total. Davis is best known for her roles in movies like The Help, Widows, The Woman King and more. She has also produced many movies, including Troop Zero and The Woman King.

“Viola Davis is a luminary whose profound talent has continuously shifted the lens through which we see and understand film,” stated Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. “Presenting her with the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award is not only an honor but a reflection of our admiration for her relentless dedication to her craft and her monumental impact on the industry. Viola’s courage in portraying complex, powerful characters has broken barriers and paved new paths, making her an emblem of excellence and an ideal recipient of this prestigious award.”

Golden Globes 2025: Carol Burnett Award

The TV version of the Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Award is the Carol Burnett Award, named for the legendary comedian. This year's recipient is Ted Danson.

Danson has starred in some of the most popular TV series of all time, most notably Cheers, but also Becker, Damages, Bored to Death, CSI and The Good Place. He currently stars in the popular Netflix original series A Man on the Inside. Danson is a 12-time Golden Globe nominee (including one for this year) and a three-time winner.

“Ted Danson has entertained audiences for decades with his performances that will forever be ingrained in television history,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. “His career is a testament to his remarkable talent and versatility as an actor and bears resemblance to the award’s namesake. It is an honor to present him with the 2025 Carol Burnett Award to celebrate the tremendous impact he has made and continues to make in television.”