At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Demi Moore won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for The Substance. This role has revitalized her career. She said, “I’ve been doing this a long time, over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor.”
Sebastian Stan took home Best Actor for A Different Man. His character undergoes a dramatic transformation. He emphasized, “Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now.”
Other Major Winners
In addition, Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. Meanwhile, Zoe Saldaña was awarded Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez. She shared, “My heart is full of gratitude.” She added, “I’m blessed to share this moment with my fellow nominees.”
Wicked’s Box Office Achievement
Although Wicked didn’t win major awards, it earned the Box Office and Cinematic Achievement prize. Director Jon M. Chu expressed his thanks to the fans, saying, “This is for you, the fans out there, who came to the movie theatres…”
Latvian Film Breaks Records
In a surprise win, the animated film Flow claimed Best Animated Feature. It beat out The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2. Director Gints Zilbalodis said, “This is huge for us.” It was Latvia’s first Golden Globe nomination.
Baby Reindeer and Other TV Wins
Baby Reindeer won Best Limited TV Series. Creator Richard Gadd credited the show’s success to its exploration of human complexity. “We need stories that speak to the complicated nature of our times,” he said.
Jessica Gunning and Colin Farrell Also Win
Jessica Gunning was named Best TV Supporting Actress for Baby Reindeer. She recalled, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.” Colin Farrell won his third Golden Globe for his role in Batman as the Penguin. He joked, “In the morning, I drank black coffee, listened to 80s music, and became a canvas for that team’s brilliance.”
A Key Event in Awards Season
The Golden Globes mark the start of the awards season. The Oscars follow on March 2. Winning a Globe can boost a film’s profile. It can lead to more nominations for the Baftas and Oscars.
