The 2025 Golden Globe nominations caused quite a stir with a star-studded roster of talent in film and television alike. This year’s nominees are a solid blend of the new and familiar. Below are the key categories and the highlights.
Best Motion Picture Categories
For Best Motion Picture – Drama, standout contenders include The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, and The Substance. These films are praised for their powerful narratives and artistic execution.
In the Comedy or Musical category, Barbie and Challengers continue to captivate audiences, highlighting their cultural impact.
In the Best Animated Motion Picture category, fan favorites like Inside Out 2 and Moana 2 bring emotional depth and nostalgia. Meanwhile, The Wild Robot and Memoir of a Snail offer innovative storytelling.
Television Dominates the Spotlight
Television categories bring a stellar array of talent. Shows like The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building dominate the Musical or Comedy category.
The Drama segment is equally strong, featuring The Diplomat, Shogun, and Slow Horses. These series reflect the growing influence of diverse storytelling in modern television.
Standout Performances in Acting
Best Performance by a Female Actor
- In a Motion Picture – Drama
Pamela Anderson – The Last Showgirl, Angelina Jolie – Maria, Nicole, Kidman – Babygirl, Tilda Swinton – The Room Next Door, Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here, Kate Winslet – Lee
- in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams – Nightbitch, Cynthia Erivo – Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón- Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison – Anora, Demi Moore – The Substance,
Zendaya – Challengers
- In a Supporting Role
Selena Gomez – Emilia Pérez,
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley – The Substance
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Performance by a Male Actor
- In a Motion Picture – Drama
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig – Queer
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
- In a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
Hugh Grant – Heretic
Gabriel LaBelle – Saturday Night
Jesse Plemons – Kinds of Kindness
Glen Powell – Hit Man
Sebastian Stan – A Different Man
- In a Supporting Role
Yura Borisov – Anora
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Denzel Washington – Gladiator II
Recognizing Excellence in Directing and Writing
The Best Director nominees include Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez) and Edward Berger (Conclave), Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Coralie Fargeat (The Substance), and Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light), reflecting a variety of cinematic styles.
Screenwriting categories highlight innovative storytelling, with nominations for The Brutalist and Coralie Fargeat The Substance, Emilia Pérez, Anora, A Real Pain, Conclave
Global Films Shine Bright
Non-English-language films like All We Imagine as Light (India) and Emilia Pérez (Netflix) The Girl with the Needle, I’m Still Here, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Vermiglio underline the Golden Globes’ global reach and contribute to a diverse cultural exchange.
Stand-Up Comedy Finds Its Place
A new category, Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, celebrates humor. Nominees include Jamie Foxx (What Had Happened Was) and Ali Wong (Single Lady), reflecting the popularity of comedy specials.
Original Songs and Scores
Music plays a vital role in this year’s nominations. Original songs like “Beautiful That Way” (The Last Showgirl) and “Kiss the Sky” (The Wild Robot) compete alongside scores from films such as Dune: Part Two and The Brutalist. These works enhance cinematic storytelling with emotional depth.
Best Performance by a Female Actor
- In a Television Series – Drama
Kathy Bates – Matlock
Emma D’Arcy – House of the Dragon
Maya Erskine – Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Keira Knightley – Black Doves
Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Anna Sawai – Shōgun
- In a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
Kathryn Hahn – Agatha All Along
Jean Smart – Hacks
- in a Supporting Role
Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Dakota Fanning – Ripley
Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer
Allison Janney – The Diplomat
Kali Reis – True Detective: Night Country
Best Performance by a Male Actor
- In a Television Series – Drama
Donald Glover – Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent
Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
Eddie Redmayne – The Day of the Jackal
Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun
Billy Bob Thornton – Landman
- In a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson – A Man on the Inside
Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building
Jason Segel – Shrinking
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- In a Supporting Role
Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun
Javier Bardem – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Harrison Ford – Shrinking
Jack Lowden – Slow Horses
Diego Luna – La Máquina
Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer
Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
Cristin Milioti – The Penguin
Sofía Vergara – Griselda
Naomi Watts – Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Kate Winslet – The Regime
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a , Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
Kevin Kline – Disclaimer
Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Ewan Mcgregor – A Gentleman in Moscow
Andrew Scott – Ripley
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
Jamie Foxx – Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was
Nikki Glaser – Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
Seth Meyers – Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking
Adam Sandler – Adam Sandler: Love You
Ali Wong – Ali Wong: Single Lady
Ramy Youssef – Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
The 2025 Golden Globes return to honor the best in entertainment as nominees are spread across genres, celebrating creativity and innovation. The complete list of nominees represents a year of historic accomplishments in the entertainment industry.
