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BEVERLY HILLS, California — The Brutalist, the story of a Holocaust survivor who chases the American dream, and musical thriller Emilia Pérez took home the first major movie honors of Hollywood’s awards season at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Meanwhile, Shogun, FX’s historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama television series trophy, and Hacks, known for its complex female stand-up comedian, claimed the best comedy win.

The Brutalist was named best movie drama and star Adrien Brody won best film actor. Emilia Pérez claimed best movie musical or comedy.

At the red-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills, Demi Moore won best actress in a musical or comedy film for her leading role in The Substance, the story of a fading actress seeking a fountain of youth.

“I’m just in shock right now,” Ms. Moore, known for movies such as St. Elmo’s Fire and Ghost, said as she held her trophy on stage. “I’ve been doing this a long time, over 45 years. This is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor.”

Sebastian Stan was named best actor in a film musical or comedy for A Different Man, a movie about a man with facial disfigurement. “Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now,” Mr. Stan said. “We have to normalize it and continue to expose ourselves to it and our children.”

Zoe Saldana appeared overwhelmed when she was named best supporting film actress for playing a lawyer who helps a Mexican drug lord start a new life and transition to a woman in musical thriller Emilia Pérez. “My heart is full of gratitude to the Golden Globes for celebrating our film,” Ms. Saldana said on stage as she wept through her speech and thanked her co-stars and director.

Kieran Culkin was named best supporting film actor for A Real Pain, a dramedy about cousins who travel to Poland to explore their family’s roots.

TELEVISION WINNERS
A tale of political machinations, Shogun, also won best female and male acting awards for first-time winners Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada.

“Thank you for everyone that has been in my life. All of you have brought me here,” Mr. Sanada said following his win. “For the young actors and creators in the world, believe in yourself and never give up,” he added.

The series won four awards in total, including the best supporting male actor for first-time Globe winner Tadanobu Asano who plays Kashigi Yabushige, the Lord of Izu.

Shogun follows the character Lord Yoshii Toranaga, played by Mr. Sanada, as he discovers secrets that can help him destroy his enemies.

Hacks took home two awards, including best female actor in a comedy for Jean Smart who plays stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in the Max series. “I never thought I’d be so happy to be called a hack,” she said during her acceptance speech.

Other noteworthy winners included Baby Reindeer from Netflix for best limited series or anthology.

“People were crying out for something that kind of spoke to the kind of painful inconsistencies of being human,” Richard Gadd, who plays stalker victim Donny Dunn, said while accepting the award.

Jessica Gunning won best female supporting actor for her role in Baby Reindeer as stalker Martha Scott.

Colin Farrell also took home the award for best male actor in a limited series or anthology for his role as villain Oswald Cobb in Max’s The Penguin.

At the start of the show, first-time host Nikki Glaser welcomed the celebrity crowd to “Ozempic’s biggest night” and teased Timothée Chalamet, Harrison Ford, Selena Gomez and other power players in the audience. “You could do anything, except tell the country who to vote for,” Ms. Glaser said, referring to widespread Hollywood support for the losing candidate in the recent US presidential election.

On the red carpet ahead of the show, celebrities dazzled in black, gold, and silver gowns with an occasional red or periwinkle in the mix. Wicked star Ariana Grande wore a yellow Givenchy gown with a beaded bodice that she said was a tribute to the yellow brick road leading to Oz in the movie musical. “It’s so exciting to be here because I’m such a fan of every single person I bump into,” Ms. Grande said.

In 2023, Eldridge Industries purchased the Golden Globe assets with Dick Clark Productions (DCP), and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which was criticized for a lack of diversity and ethical lapses in its stewardship of the awards — was shut down as a consequence.

Under the new ownership, the organization has expanded to 334 entertainment journalists from 85 countries, compared with roughly 9,000 voters who select the Academy Awards. The Globes voting body has been expanded in recent years and organizers instituted reforms after being criticized for ethical lapses and a lack of diversity.

Winning a Globe can shine a spotlight on movies and performances in the run-up to the Academy Awards in March. — Reuters

And the winner is…

BEVERLY HILLS, California — The following is the full list of winners for film and television at the 82nd Golden Globe awards on Sunday.

FILM
Best Drama — The Brutalist

Best Comedy or Musical — Emilia Pérez

Best Male Actor, Drama — Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Best Female Actor, Drama — Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here

Best Male Actor, Comedy or Musical — Sebastian Stan, A Different Man

Best Female Actor, Comedy or Musical — Demi Moore, The Substance

Best Male Supporting Actor — Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Best Female Supporting Actor — Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Best Director — Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Best Animated Film — Flow

Best Non-English Language Film — Emilia Pérez

Best Screenplay — Peter Straughan, Conclave

Best Original Score — Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers

Best Original Song — “El Mal,” Emilia Pérez

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement — Wicked

TELEVISION
Best Drama Series — Shōgun

Best Comedy/Musical Series — Hacks

Best Male Actor, Drama — Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun

Best Female Actor, Drama — Anna Sawai, Shōgun

Best Male Supporting Actor — Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun

Best Female Supporting Actor — Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

Best Male Actor, Comedy/Musical — Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Female Actor, Comedy/Musical — Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television — Baby Reindeer

Best Performance by a Male Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television — Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Best Performance by a Female Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television — Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy on Television — Ali Wong, Single Lady

— Reuters

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