Hollywood’s favorite excuse to glam up, sip champagne, and hand out trophies that might not survive Oscar season delivered exactly what we hoped for—and more. The 2025 Golden Globes were chaotic, quirky, and, surprisingly, even a little inspiring.
From standout highs to cringeworthy lows, here are the most unforgettable moments of the night.
Nikki Glaser, Professional Roaster
The Globes wisely brought in someone with actual comedic timing after Jo Koy’s disastrous monologue last year. Nikki Glaser made a dramatic entrance, transforming the ballroom into a comedic spectacle complete with a dress code. She joked about Timothée Chalamet’s gorgeous eyelashes on his upper lip (aka his mustache), called Adrien Brody a two-time Holocaust survivor, and thanked Glen Powell for being in everything, including Twisters, Hit Man, and her naughtiest thoughts. It was spicy but not mean, so nobody’s ego got hurt. The spice was just enough to keep celebrities clutching their champagne flutes in fear.
Brady Corbet’s Phone Speech
Brady Corbet, director of The Brutalist, took home Best Director—and chose that moment to whip out his iPhone and read from the Notes app like he was ordering groceries. You’re holding a golden statue in one hand and a glowing screen in the other. Just… stop. This is an important moment, not a casual reminder to do laundry this week because you’re out of fresh socks. Next time, use paper or, at the very least, switch the app to dark mode.
Colin Farrell Thanks the Snack Lady
Colin Farrell, who won for playing a sweaty, prosthetic-covered supervillain in The Penguin, used his speech to thank the real MVP: the woman who kept him hydrated with coconut water. “Carolina, God bless you,” he said like she’d pulled him from a burning building instead of handing him snacks. Honestly? Kind of adorable. We admire a man who understands who the true heroes are.
