Demi Moore made a noteworthy return to the spotlight by winning her first Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance.
The 62-year-old actress delivered an emotional acceptance speech, reflecting on her career struggles and her belief that major awards were out of her reach. Moore credited her role as a woman who trades her body for youth in the daring body horror film with reigniting her passion for acting.
Other notable film winners included Emilia Pérez, which secured four awards, including Best Musical/Comedy Film, and The Brutalist, which took home Best Drama and Best Actor for Adrien Brody’s performance as a post-war architect.
On the TV side, the historical drama Shōgun emerged as the top winner, claiming four prizes, while Baby Reindeer was named Best Limited Series. Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres made history by winning Best Drama Actress for her role in I’m Still Here, dedicating her win to her mother, who was nominated for the same award 25 years earlier.
Surprises of the night included Flow beating out big-name contenders to win Best Animated Feature. Meanwhile, Colin Farrell earned his third Golden Globe for portraying the Penguin in the HBO series, jokingly crediting prosthetics and coffee for his performance. With emotional speeches and standout wins, the Golden Globes have set the stage for an exciting awards season.
