Looking Ahead to the 2025 Golden Globes: What to Know and How to Watch
With the dawn of a new year comes the much-anticipated awards season, beginning with one of Hollywood’s most iconic events – the Golden Globes. Highlighting the crème de la crème of film and television, the 2025 Golden Globes promises to be a key event of the year, frequently dubbed as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year.”
As the first major award show of the year, the Golden Globes sets the tone for the coming months’ awards ceremonies. As such, countless eyes from around the world will be focused on the event – and this article is here to ensure that you know everything about where and how to participate in the spectacle from your home.
How to Become a Part of the 82nd Golden Globes
The 82nd annual Golden Globes will be broadcast live on CBS television stations across the country starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time). However, if you are a cord-cutter or prefer digital platforms, fret not! You can also stream the event live on Paramount+, with the show available both live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will need to wait until the following day to stream the show on-demand.
Catch the Glitz and Glamour of the Red Carpet
For many, the real excitement starts even before the ceremony, with the red carpet coverage. The official live digital pre-show for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes will commence at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific Time). This year, Entertainment Tonight and Variety have partnered to provide the pre-show coverage, featuring ET correspondent Rachel Smith and Variety’s Marc Malkin.
Highlighting the Nominees of the 82nd Annual Golden Globes
Golden Globe nominations never fail to generate buzz, and this year is no exception. Leading the pack is “Emilia Pérez,” a musical crime-thriller from French director Jacques, starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, with an impressive 10 nominations. On the TV side, Hulu has emerged as a strong contender with “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Shōgun” earning significant nominations. Special awards will also be presented to Viola Davis and Ted Danson, two Golden Globe-winning performers who have made enduring impacts on the industry.
A Historic Moment: Nikki Glaser as the Golden Globes Host
Further adding to the excitement is the choice of host for this year’s event. Comedian Nikki Glaser will make history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe Awards. This announcement came after her standout performance during Comedy Central’s “The Roast of Tom Brady.” Glaser is expected to bring her own unique flavor to the ceremony, with her witty and unabashed comedic style.
The Venue: Beverly Hilton Hotel
The grand event is set to take place at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, marking another year in the event’s long history at this iconic location. So, whether you plan to tune in via TV or stream the event, prepare for a night filled with glamour, surprises, and a celebration of cinematic brilliance.