The 82nd Golden Globes started with a bang on Sunday, as French director Jacques Audiard's unique film Emilia Perez stood out as an early winner. The movie, about a Mexican drug lord who transitions into a woman, had a record-breaking 10 nominations in the comedy or musical category and won three awards early in the night.
Emilia Perez won several awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, Best Original Song, Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, and Best Non-English Language Film. Zoe Saldana's performance was chosen over her co-star Selena Gomez.
Demi Moore made a strong return by winning Best Actress in a Comedy for her role in the satirical horror film The Substance. The movie highlights the pressures aging women face in society in a dramatic and meaningful way. In her speech, Moore shared her Hollywood journey, recalling how she once believed a producer who called her "a popcorn actress."
Sebastian Stan won Best Actor in a Comedy for A Different Man, a movie about a man trying experimental treatment for a facial disfigurement. In his speech, Stan emphasized the importance of better representation of disability and disfigurement in media, encouraging people to support inclusion and understanding.
Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain, a quirky road trip comedy about American cousins exploring their European roots. Meanwhile, Wicked, Anora, and Challengers continue to dominate as strong contenders in the Best Comedy or Musical category, with Challengers also earning the award for Best Original Score.
Here's A Complete List Of The Winners:
Best film – musical or comedy - Emilia Pérez
Best film – drama - The Brutalist
Best male actor in a film – drama - Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Best female actor in a film – drama - Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Best television series – drama - Shōgun
Best female actor in a television series - Anna Sawai, Shōgun
Best television series – musical or comedy - Hacks
Best television limited series, anthology series or television film - Baby Reindeer
Cinematic and box office achievement - Wicked
Best original song – film - El Mal, Emilia Pérez
Best original score – film - Challengers
Best director - Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
Best film – animated - Flow