The 2025 Golden Globes delivered a spectacular night filled with glamour, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable moments. Hosted at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, the evening honoured the best in film and television while showcasing some unexpected interactions and standout fashion. From Angelina Jolie’s triumphant return to the spotlight to Andrew Garfield and Selena Gomez’s viral moment, the event had everyone talking. Major awards included The Brutalist winning Best Motion Picture – Drama, Anora taking Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez triumphing in the Best Non-English Film category.
Here are the key highlights from the star-studded evening:
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light falls short to Emilia Perez
Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL) was a top contender for Best Non-English Film but lost out to Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez. The category also included The Girl With the Needle (Poland), I’m Still Here (Brazil), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), and Vermiglio (Italy).
Kapadia was also nominated for Best Director but missed the win, which went to Brady Corbet for The Brutalist. AWIAL, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the prestigious Grand Prix, explores the struggles of three women in Mumbai and stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam. Despite its accolades, the film was not India’s official Oscar entry, with that honour going to Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies.
Angelina Jolie brings daughter zahara to the globes
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Angelina Jolie made a stunning return to the Golden Globes, dazzling in an Alexander McQueen gown as she walked the red carpet with her daughter Zahara, marking her Golden Globes debut. Jolie, nominated for her performance as Maria Callas in Maria, wore jewellery from Callas’s private Cartier collection to honour the role.
Reflecting on her return to the spotlight, Jolie shared, “I went through a few years where I was unable to leave my home as much. I needed to be more with my family. Being around creatives again has fed so much of my life and reminded me how important it is.”
Andrew Garfield and Selena Gomez’s adorable exchange on the red carpet
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Andrew Garfield’s charming interaction with Selena Gomez at the Palm Springs Film Festival sparked a wave of fan speculation. A viral clip captured the actor’s lingering gaze and warm handshake with Gomez, who looked stunning in a white three-piece suit paired with a marquise diamond ring.
Fans took to social media to ship the pair, despite Gomez’s engagement to Benny Blanco. One user wrote, “Find yourself a man who admires you like Andrew Garfield does Selena.” Another added, “Andrew Garfield wants Selena Gomez so bad, it’s adorable.”
Awkward moment between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson
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Vin Diesel and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had an unexpected interaction that left fans buzzing. Diesel, presenting the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, greeted Johnson with a casual “Hey, Dwayne” while on stage. Johnson responded with a sheepish smile, but the moment was laden with tension, given their infamous public feud during the Fast & Furious franchise.
While the two actors have shared an icy relationship over the years, Johnson surprised fans with a cameo in Fast X in 2023 and is set to return for the franchise’s next instalment.
Zendaya sparks engagement rumours with diamond ring
Zendaya turned heads at the Globes when she arrived wearing a $200,000 diamond ring on her ring finger, sparking speculation about her relationship with Tom Holland. The couple, who met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, have been notoriously private about their relationship.
While no official confirmation has been made, fans were quick to speculate that a wedding might be on the horizon for the beloved pair.
British Success with Baby Reindeer
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Netflix’s Baby Reindeer emerged as a standout British winner, taking home two awards, including Best Limited Series. Jessica Gunning won Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series for her portrayal of Martha, a role inspired by Kathy Bates’s iconic performance in Misery.
Gunning beat tough competition, including Dakota Fanning (Ripley) and Allison Janney (The Diplomat), to claim the award. Meanwhile, co-star Richard Gadd, who created the show, was nominated for Best TV Actor but lost to Colin Farrell (The Penguin).
The 2025 Golden Globes provided a blend of glitz, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable moments, setting the stage for an exciting awards season.