The Best, Worst and Most Oops Moments of the 2025 Golden Globes

Mar. 15, 2025

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Golden Globes; CBS (2)

The2025 Golden Globeswere full of tears, laughter and inspiring victories — as well as some moments that made us go “Huh??“On Jan. 5, 2025, the industry’s A-list arrived at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to award the best of the year in film and television, withEmilia PérezandShōgunwinning bigand taking home four trophies.They also granted us some best, worst and most WTF things to talk about, whether that be hostNikki Glaser’s risqué opening monologue, Timothée Chalamet’s polarizing facial hair or Vin Diesel’s apparent dig at Dwayne Johnson.Read on for all the can’t miss highs and lows from the 2025 Golden Globes.

The2025 Golden Globeswere full of tears, laughter and inspiring victories — as well as some moments that made us go “Huh??”

On Jan. 5, 2025, the industry’s A-list arrived at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to award the best of the year in film and television, withEmilia PérezandShōgunwinning bigand taking home four trophies.

They also granted us some best, worst and most WTF things to talk about, whether that be hostNikki Glaser’s risqué opening monologue, Timothée Chalamet’s polarizing facial hair or Vin Diesel’s apparent dig at Dwayne Johnson.

Read on for all the can’t miss highs and lows from the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Best Recovery: Nikki Glaser Makes Us Forget Last Year’s Fiasco

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Aftera badly-received Jo Koy monologue last year,Nikki Glaser came preparedand it paid off. Shecracked joke after jokeabout all the stars in the room — and even those who weren’t present, includingBen Affleck.

“Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” the comedian began. “Yes,Wicked,Queer,Nightbitch. These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms.”

“Twisters,Hit Man, my head when I’m having sex with my boyfriend,” she listed. “Thank you so much for the assist. I’ll see you tonight.”

Other targets of her raunchy, very funny monologue includedNicole Kidman,Harrison Ford,Zendaya,Ariana Grande,Selena Gomez,Benny Blancoand many more.The whole room was laughing (and blushing!).

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Best God—- Ballerina: Zoe Saldaña Takes ‘Center Stage’

Zoe Saldaña.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

We always knew she was a winnerfrom the moment she took over for Maureen inSwan Lake.

03of 21Worst Cutaway: Sofía Vergara Is Not Karla Sofia GascónCBSAsEmilía Perezdirector Jacques Audiard thanked his film’s star, Karla Sofía Gascón, the camera cut to the audience to show an enraptured…Sofía Vergara. Oops! They’ve since corrected the cutaway in the clips online, but eagle-eyed viewers expressed their displeasure on social media.

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Worst Cutaway: Sofía Vergara Is Not Karla Sofia Gascón

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AsEmilía Perezdirector Jacques Audiard thanked his film’s star, Karla Sofía Gascón, the camera cut to the audience to show an enraptured…Sofía Vergara. Oops! They’ve since corrected the cutaway in the clips online, but eagle-eyed viewers expressed their displeasure on social media.

04of 21Most ‘Boy S—': Vin Diesel Says Hi to The RockCBSThe beef betweenFast and the Furiouscostars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson is legendary, andDiesel couldn’t let his on-camera moment pass with it unremarked upon. “Hi Dwayne,” he began, before continuing on to present the award for film cinematic and box office achievement.

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Most ‘Boy S—': Vin Diesel Says Hi to The Rock

The beef betweenFast and the Furiouscostars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson is legendary, andDiesel couldn’t let his on-camera moment pass with it unremarked upon. “Hi Dwayne,” he began, before continuing on to present the award for film cinematic and box office achievement.

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Best Tearjerker: Demi Moore’s Inspiring (and Long-Awaited) Win

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Demi Mooreclaimed herfirst major acting awardforThe Substance, winning best actress in a motion picture — musical or comedy. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed her “shock” and recalled a producer describing her as a “popcorn actress” 30 years ago.

“At that time, I made that mean that this wasn’t something that I was allowed to have, that I could do movies that were successful, that made a lot of money, but that I couldn’t be acknowledged,” she explained. “I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it, maybe I was complete, maybe I’ve done what I was supposed to do.”

WhenThe Substancescript came to her, Moore said it was the universe telling her, “You’re not done.”

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Most Pointless: Kylie Jenner’s Lipstick Touch-Up

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07of 21Worst Night for Bald SpotsSeth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara.CBSPresenterSeth Rogen(along with much of social media) called out the Golden Globes’ odd camera angles, which caught people crawling back to their seats and, as Rogen joked, his bald spot.He then joinedCatherine O’Harain an extended Canada-off about the Canadian films they supposedly starred in, such as anAlanis Morissettefilm and the “controversial”Gosling: TheRyan GoslingUnauthorized Biopic.Rogen also lauded O’Hara forAn Otter’s Tale, “the story of a woman who rescued an otter’s cub and nursed it back to health with her own breastmilk.”“That led to a lot of fun, very hard R-rated comedies,” O’Hara added as the two listed made-up pornographic films likePipeline Polly,Log Riders,Sticky SyrupandThe Moose Knuckletrilogy — which Rogen joked “swept” the fictional “Beavers” honors.

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Worst Night for Bald Spots

Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara.CBS

PresenterSeth Rogen(along with much of social media) called out the Golden Globes’ odd camera angles, which caught people crawling back to their seats and, as Rogen joked, his bald spot.

He then joinedCatherine O’Harain an extended Canada-off about the Canadian films they supposedly starred in, such as anAlanis Morissettefilm and the “controversial”Gosling: TheRyan GoslingUnauthorized Biopic.

Rogen also lauded O’Hara forAn Otter’s Tale, “the story of a woman who rescued an otter’s cub and nursed it back to health with her own breastmilk.”

“That led to a lot of fun, very hard R-rated comedies,” O’Hara added as the two listed made-up pornographic films likePipeline Polly,Log Riders,Sticky SyrupandThe Moose Knuckletrilogy — which Rogen joked “swept” the fictional “Beavers” honors.

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Best Yapping: Kieran Culkin Doesn’t Throw Away His Shot (from Mario Lopez)

Kieran Culkin.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

“Whole speech is gone — terrific Kieran, you’re doing fine. I love the Golden Globes,” Culkin continued. “The first ever acknowledgment I got as an actor was a Golden Globe nomination when I was basically a kid, and that meant a lot so this has a special place.”

TheSuccessionstar said that now, the Globes were “the best date night” for him and his wife.

As his speech ran long, Culkin insisted on saying a few more “thank you”s before he could “piss off.”

09of 21Worst Night for Red LipstickKevin Mazur/Getty; Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagicThough the outfits were more conservative than usual, it was still a big night for nudes — when it comes to lipstick, that is. Practically everyone with the exception of Dakota Fanning forwent statement shades for subtle, “your lips but better” swipes, as seen on Anya Taylor-Joy, Keira Knightley and Kerry Washington. (Don’t believe us?Scroll through our arrivals gallery!)

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Worst Night for Red Lipstick

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Though the outfits were more conservative than usual, it was still a big night for nudes — when it comes to lipstick, that is. Practically everyone with the exception of Dakota Fanning forwent statement shades for subtle, “your lips but better” swipes, as seen on Anya Taylor-Joy, Keira Knightley and Kerry Washington. (Don’t believe us?Scroll through our arrivals gallery!)

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Andrew Garfield and Kerry Washington.CBS

While presenting best actress and best actor in a motion picture — musical or comedy withKerry Washington, Andrew Garfield had viewers swooning when heput on a pair of reading glasses. TheSpider-Manactor paired the glasses with a green Gucci suit with the top buttons undone, exposing his chest.

Social media users fawned over the moment, with one writing, “Breaking news: Andrew Garfield in his reading glasses just received a 55 minute standing ovation from me in my bedroom.”

Another wrote, “Andrew Garfield putting his glasses on with his unbuttoned shirt and his chain poking out jesus christ I’m dizzy.”

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Best Mystery Bling: Zendaya’s (Confirmed!) Engagement Ring

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Best Reaction: Kathy Bates Rips Up Her Acceptance Speech

Kathy Bates and Anna Sawai.Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; CBS

Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; CBS

13of 21Best Reminder: Karla Sofía Gascón’s Powerful Closing SpeechGolden GlobesAsEmilia Pérezwon its fourth Golden Globeof the night for best motion picture — musical or comedy, the film’s star Karla Sofía Gascón took the reins on the acceptance speech to deliver an empowering message. The transgender actress declared that “light always wins over darkness.”“You can maybe put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you never can take away our soul, or our resistance, or our dignity,” she continued. “Raise your voice. I am who I am; know who you [are].”Her costar Selena Gomez sobbed as Gascón made her powerful point.

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Best Reminder: Karla Sofía Gascón’s Powerful Closing Speech

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AsEmilia Pérezwon its fourth Golden Globeof the night for best motion picture — musical or comedy, the film’s star Karla Sofía Gascón took the reins on the acceptance speech to deliver an empowering message. The transgender actress declared that “light always wins over darkness.”

“You can maybe put us in jail, you can beat us up, but you never can take away our soul, or our resistance, or our dignity,” she continued. “Raise your voice. I am who I am; know who you [are].”

Her costar Selena Gomez sobbed as Gascón made her powerful point.

14of 21Most Hmm…: Timothée’s MustacheCBSTimothée Chalametalready knows his facial hair is not for everyone(he’s even joked that it’s a sign he “finally hit puberty”) and Glaser is definitely one of the unconverted; she joked that he had “the most beautiful eyelashes…on [his] upper lip.“And though Chalamet also told Stephen Colbert he thinks his new look might qualify him to play “The Rock” down the road, presenter Dwayne Johnson isn’t sure his hair is ready for prime time, using his presenting banter to declare that Chalamet’s wigs inA Complete Unknownwere made of his donated chest hair.

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Most Hmm…: Timothée’s Mustache

Timothée Chalametalready knows his facial hair is not for everyone(he’s even joked that it’s a sign he “finally hit puberty”) and Glaser is definitely one of the unconverted; she joked that he had “the most beautiful eyelashes…on [his] upper lip.”

And though Chalamet also told Stephen Colbert he thinks his new look might qualify him to play “The Rock” down the road, presenter Dwayne Johnson isn’t sure his hair is ready for prime time, using his presenting banter to declare that Chalamet’s wigs inA Complete Unknownwere made of his donated chest hair.

15of 21Worst Penmanship: Glenn Close’s CoutureAmy Sussman/GettyIf there was ever a case to keep cursive in the curriculum, last night’s fashion was it. Glenn Close’s hard-to-read Balmain design (it was a “love letter” from the label’s creative director Olivier Rousteing in his own handwriting) had us squinting and reaching for our readers to decipher the text. Maybe go with a classic sans serif the next time?

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Worst Penmanship: Glenn Close’s Couture

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If there was ever a case to keep cursive in the curriculum, last night’s fashion was it. Glenn Close’s hard-to-read Balmain design (it was a “love letter” from the label’s creative director Olivier Rousteing in his own handwriting) had us squinting and reaching for our readers to decipher the text. Maybe go with a classic sans serif the next time?

16of 21Best Glam Shortcut: Opera GlovesGilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via GettyFor the newly engaged (Zendaya,Selena Gomez), their night was all about the nails. But for others (including Ariana Grande, Cristin Milioti andPamela Anderson) we had to wonder whether they got to skip an hour in the salon thanks to their elbow-length accessories.In actuality, their gloves were likely hiding a fresh paint job and flawless cuticles (at some point, everyone needs to be strip off their gloves to scroll through TikTok, so you can’t hide forever) but we don’t have the evidence. Sorry, mani cam, but looks like you’re going to have to stay in retirement.

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Best Glam Shortcut: Opera Gloves

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For the newly engaged (Zendaya,Selena Gomez), their night was all about the nails. But for others (including Ariana Grande, Cristin Milioti andPamela Anderson) we had to wonder whether they got to skip an hour in the salon thanks to their elbow-length accessories.

In actuality, their gloves were likely hiding a fresh paint job and flawless cuticles (at some point, everyone needs to be strip off their gloves to scroll through TikTok, so you can’t hide forever) but we don’t have the evidence. Sorry, mani cam, but looks like you’re going to have to stay in retirement.

17of 21Worst Idea We Maybe Can’t Resist: Trying to Copy Emma Stone’s Pixie CutMatt Winkelmeyer/WireImageIt looksso goodon her! But unless we’re sure we are ready for our own “French new wave era,” we probably need to wait this one out!

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Worst Idea We Maybe Can’t Resist: Trying to Copy Emma Stone’s Pixie Cut

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It looksso goodon her! But unless we’re sure we are ready for our own “French new wave era,” we probably need to wait this one out!

18of 21Best Argument for the Weird Camera Angles: All the Backless DressesMatt Winkelmeyer/WireImage; Christopher Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty (2)Another big style moment: Lots of deep cuts. Nicole Kidman, Kylie Jenner and Miley Cyrus were just a few of the stars who dared to go bare in plunging, backless gowns.

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Best Argument for the Weird Camera Angles: All the Backless Dresses

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Another big style moment: Lots of deep cuts. Nicole Kidman, Kylie Jenner and Miley Cyrus were just a few of the stars who dared to go bare in plunging, backless gowns.

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Most Why???: Not Airing Viola Davis and Ted Danson’s Speeches

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20of 21Well, That Happened: Demi Moore’s Massive Doll Collection Goes PrimetimeGolden GlobesThe Golden Globes shared lots of fun facts about the night’s presenters and winners (did you know Tim Burton gave Catherine O’Hara a private tour of the Vatican as a wedding gift? Or that Seth Rogan has a namesake octopus at the Vancouver aquarium?) but the one that really blew up our text chain was the information that Demi Moore has more than 2,000 dolls that have their own house on her property. Can we get a tour?

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Well, That Happened: Demi Moore’s Massive Doll Collection Goes Primetime

The Golden Globes shared lots of fun facts about the night’s presenters and winners (did you know Tim Burton gave Catherine O’Hara a private tour of the Vatican as a wedding gift? Or that Seth Rogan has a namesake octopus at the Vancouver aquarium?) but the one that really blew up our text chain was the information that Demi Moore has more than 2,000 dolls that have their own house on her property. Can we get a tour?

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After years of getting out the magnifying glass to ogle the most delicate, dainty jewelry around, we were delighted to see that giant earrings, showstopping collars and huge colorful gemstones were back in a big way. Salma Hayek (in Lorraine Schwartz), Kate Hudson (wearing Bulgari) and Rachel Brosnahan (in David Yurman) demonstrated this with mega pendants featuring colorful precious gems.

source: people.com