Aussie Nominees Shine at 2025 Golden Globes: Who Will Take Home the Gold?
Get ready for the glitz and glamour of the 82nd Golden Globes, set to kick off this Sunday in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of the 2025 awards season. The star-studded event will air live from the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, with comedian Nikki Glaser taking on hosting duties. The ceremony is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT, with the red carpet festivities starting an hour earlier at 10:00am AEDT. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in both film and television, with special recognition this year going to Viola Davis for the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Ted Danson for the Carol Burnett Award.
### The Nominees
Australian talent is shining bright this year, with several nominees vying for top honors. Nicole Kidman is up for best performance by a female actor in the film “Babygirl,” Guy Pearce is in the running for best supporting male actor for “The Brutalist,” Cate Blanchett and Naomi Watts are both nominated for best performance by a female actor in a limited series for “Disclaimer” and “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” respectively. This year’s lineup of nominees features a mix of first-time contenders, former child stars, and delightful surprises.
Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez, known for their roots in Nickelodeon and Disney, have secured significant acting nominations. Grande’s portrayal of Glinda in “Wicked” earned her a nod, while Gomez snagged two nominations this year – one for her role in “Emilia Pérez” and another for her Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building.” Miley Cyrus, another Disney Channel alum, received a nod for best original song for her track “Beautiful That Way,” featured in the film “The Last Showgirl.”
### The Contenders
“Emilia Pérez,” the musical drama starring Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Zoe Saldaña, leads the pack with an impressive 10 nominations in the film categories. Following closely behind are “The Brutalist” with seven nods and “Conclave” with six. On the television front, “The Bear” snagged five nominations, while “Only Murders in the Building” and “Shōgun” each received four. The Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, earned three nominations for the series as a whole and acting nods for the two leads.
### The Presenters
The excitement doesn’t stop with the nominees, as this year’s presenters promise to dazzle the audience. A star-studded lineup of presenters includes industry heavyweights like Andrew Garfield, Anthony Mackie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Elton John, Gal Gadot, Glenn Close, Salma Hayek Pinault, Viola Davis, and many more. With such a stellar cast of nominees and presenters, the 2025 Golden Globes are shaping up to be a night to remember.
This year’s Golden Globes promise to be a celebration of talent, creativity, and the magic of cinema and television. As we eagerly await the winners to be announced, let’s come together to revel in the artistry and dedication of these remarkable artists. Who will take home the gold? Stay tuned to find out!