golden Globes 2025: Glaser Returns to Host Hollywood’s Kickoff to Awards Season
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Teh 83rd golden Globe Awards are set to air live this Sunday,January 5th,marking the official start of Hollywood’s awards season. The ceremony, broadcast on CBS and streamed on paramount+, will celebrate the best in film and television, with nominees including Timothée chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Emma Stone.
Nikki Glaser Prepares for Second Turn as Host
Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser will once again helm the Golden Globes, returning after a critically well-received debut in 2024. Glaser,the first woman to host the show solo,is known for her sharp wit.In her first monologue, she famously quipped that the ceremony was “Ozempic’s biggest night.” Upon being rehired, Glaser expressed her enthusiasm, stating it was “the most fun I have ever had in my career,” and playfully hoping for a role on the hit series The White Lotus.Despite a decline in viewership over the past decade, the Globes remain a significant awards show, consistently drawing around 10 million viewers – second only to the Oscars and the Grammys.
“One Battle After Another” Leads the Nominees
“One Battle After Another”,a war drama starring wayne Johnson (“The Smashing Machine”) are among the male actors nominated for drama awards. Additionally, Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, Paul mescal, Adam Sandler, and Jacob Elordi are recognized in the supporting categories. “The White Lotus” leads the television nominations with six. A complete list of nominees can be found here.
What Makes the Golden Globes Unique?
Held annually in early January, the Golden Globes are known for their lively atmosphere, frequently enough described as a “champagne-soaked party” where stars mingle at tables like a nightclub. While the voting base – journalists and critics – differs from the Academy Awards, a Globes win can significantly boost a film or actor’s Oscar campaign. The ceremony often provides the first public platform for acceptance speeches that will be revisited throughout the awards season, culminating in the Academy Awards on March 15th.
Lifetime Achievement Honors for Mirren and Parker
This year, the Golden Globes will also recognize outstanding contributions to the industry with two prestigious lifetime achievement awards.Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, honoring her prolific career on screen. Mirren, an Oscar winner for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in “The Queen”, has already secured three Golden globes and is nominated for a fourth this year for her role in “MobLand”. Sarah Jessica Parker will be presented with the Carol Burnett Award, celebrating her impactful work in television, particularly for her role as an actor and producer in “Sex and the City”.
A gala honoring Mirren and Parker will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ this Thursday, January 2nd, dubbed “Golden Eve.” The DeMille award, established in 1952, has previously been bestowed upon legends like Walt Disney, Judy Garland, and Meryl Streep. The Carol Burnett Award, a more recent addition launched in 2019, has recognized figures such as Norman Lear and Ellen DeGeneres.
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