Golden Globes 2025: Demi Moore, Trent Reznor, and Jodie Foster shine

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards brought a mix of emotional wins, powerful speeches, and career-defining moments, with reports highlighting Demi Moore’s first-ever Golden Globe for acting, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s groundbreaking musical work, and Jodie Foster’s poignant dedication to Indigenous communities. Here’s a closer look at the winners and their heartfelt speeches.

As per reports, the evening’s notable winners included:

In her 45-year career, Demi Moore has been a household name for her roles in blockbuster films like Ghost and A Few Good Men, but this year, she won her first acting Golden Globe for The Substance. The satirical film explores the struggles of older women in Hollywood, a theme close to Moore’s own experiences.

In her emotional and candid acceptance speech, Moore reflected on the challenges she has faced. “I’m just in shock right now,” she began. “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.” She shared how a producer once dismissed her as a “popcorn actress” and how she internalized that criticism for years.

The turning point came with The Substance, which Moore described as a message from the universe that “you’re not done.” She closed her speech with a heartfelt reminder: “Comparison is the thief of joy. Let’s celebrate the wins, no matter when they come.”

The longtime collaborators won Best Original Score for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. Known for their high-energy and unconventional compositions, Reznor and Ross brought an intensity to the film’s soundscape that stood out.

Atticus Ross delivered a lighthearted yet sincere thank-you speech: “We’d always think we’d get the call, ‘Can you turn this down a little bit?’ And we never did. Thank God for that.” The duo expressed gratitude for the creative freedom they were given and thanked Guadagnino for trusting their vision.

Winning her fifth Golden Globe for True Detective: Night Country, Foster celebrated the power of storytelling and community.

“The greatest thing about being this age and in this time is having a community of all these people,” she said. Foster also paid tribute to the Indigenous people whose stories formed the backbone of the Alaska-set show. “They changed my life, and hopefully, they’ll change yours,” she reportedly said during her speech.

Sebastian Stan’s portrayal of a man grappling with physical disfigurement in A Different Man earned him the award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.

“Our ignorance and discomfort around disability has to end now,” Stan declared in his speech. “These are tough subject matters, but these films are real, and their subjects matter.” He also took a moment to thank his mother, who left Romania with him as a child, and his stepfather for their unwavering support.

Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis celebrated a historic win for Flow, a nearly silent animated film about a black cat. “This is a big deal for us,” Zilbalodis said, accepting the award on behalf of Latvia’s small but passionate film industry. “Thank you so much for embracing our little cat film.”

Meanwhile, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, a bold and genre-blending tale of gender identity, won Best Non-English Language Film. Speaking through a translator, Audiard thanked audiences for celebrating “a certain idea of fluidity.” He added, “In these troubled times, I hope Emilia Pérez will be a beacon of light for those navigating identity and acceptance.”

Colin Farrell earned Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for The Penguin. Praising the collaborative effort of his team, he gave a special shoutout to the makeup artists who spent hours daily transforming him into Gotham’s iconic villain. “It truly takes a village, whether it’s a small screen or a big screen,” he said. “I guess it’s prosthetics from here on out,” he joked.

Director Brady Corbet took home the award for The Brutalist, a sprawling historical epic about a Holocaust survivor’s journey to America. In an emotional speech, he thanked those who inspired the film, including his late grandfather and producer Kevin Turen. “This film exists because of their courage and resilience,” Corbet said.

The 2025 Golden Globes highlighted stories that push boundaries, from Hollywood veterans like Demi Moore breaking new ground to international voices like Gints Zilbalodis making history. As per reports, this year’s winners represent a diverse range of narratives, proving that storytelling continues to inspire, challenge, and connect audiences across the globe.