The Golden Globes are over, but we still have a few burning questions: What stars took most advantage of the open bar? How many “Heated Rivalry” jokes were cut? Did CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil consider ending the show with a monologue making it all about himself? We may never know, but check out the night’s biggest snubs and surprises below.
Surprise: Teyana Taylor wins best supporting actress over tight competition
While “Sentimental Value” star Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas was the pundit pick and Amy Madigan’s villainous turn in “Weapons” gained steam in the race, Taylor secured the Globes win for her explosive performance in “One Battle After Another.”
Snub: Best original score not shown on television
There are a zillion awards — find room for one more! The “Smartless” bit took forever… substitute this in for that!
Surprise: Wagner Moura moves past A-listers for best actor in a motion picture, drama win
“The Secret Agent” has been gaining heat during this award season, and its Brazilian star was able to overtake big names such as Oscar Isaac, Dwayne Johnson and Michael B. Jordan for the Globe.
Snub: Ryan Coogler loses to Paul Thomas Anderson in screenplay race
It was widely believed that Coogler would take script honors for “Sinners” and Anderson would grab the directing Globe for “One Battle After Another,” but that wasn’t the case.
Surprise: Michelle Williams takes best actress in a TV series (limited), but wasn’t there to accept the award
Sarah Snook’s turn in “All Her Fault” was predicted by award prognosticators as the winner in this starry category, which also included turns from Claire Danes, Rashida Jones, Amanda Seyfried and Robin Wright. Yet Williams’ performance as Molly Kochan in “Dying for Sex” landed her the Globe.
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Snub: No clips from films for the first hour
Give us a taste of the movies — it always makes the night feel more special! After all, the podcast nominations got clips!
Surprise: Amy Poehler takes the first-ever podcast Globe
Her podcast is very charming, but it’s wild that it began on March 18, 2025.
Surprise: The DJ bringing some heat with interstitial music
Watching Stellan Skarsgård take the stage to Usher’s “Yeah!” was a deliriously surreal moment, along with Macaulay Culkin taking the stage to Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack.”
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From Variety US