Fresh off her standout performance at Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady,” comedian Nikki Glaser is optimistic as she prepares for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. Glaser, known for her sharp wit, is hoping to avoid the fate of last year’s bomb experienced by fellow comedian Jo Koy. To focus on her hosting duties, she has humorously delayed a cosmetic procedure, quipping that she postponed a brow lift for the occasion.
“The Golden Globes is not just a significant night for television and film, but also for comedy,” Glaser remarked in a statement released by the Globes. “It’s a rare opportunity in show business where self-deprecating humor is not only accepted but encouraged (at least I hope so). (God, I hope so).”
Among the nominees for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards is Karla Sofía Gascón, recognized for her role as Emilia Pérez, and Adriana Paz, who portrays Epifanía in the offbeat cartel-focused musical “Emilia Pérez.” The production leads the nominations with an impressive ten nods, including best comedy or musical, best actress in a comedy or musical for Karla Sofia Gascón, and best supporting actress in a comedy or musical for both Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez. Following closely behind “Pérez” are the post-World War II drama “The Brutalist” and the papal thriller “Conclave,” with seven and six nominations respectively.
On the television front, “The Bear” returns after securing three awards in the previous year. The restaurant drama has garnered five nominations, edging out competitors “Only Murders In the Building” and “Shōgun,” each with four nods.
For winners at the Golden Globes, the question remains whether their success will translate into Oscar gold. While it is common for actors, directors, and producers who triumph at the Globes to anticipate further recognition at the Academy Awards, history shows that such predictions should be viewed with caution. Despite some past synchronicity between Globe and Oscar winners, the relationship between the two awards ceremonies is known to be unpredictable.
In the previous year, actors like Cillian Murphy and Emma Stone achieved the coveted double win, taking home both Golden Globe and Oscar accolades for their performances in “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” respectively. However, in an earlier instance, a Golden Globe victory for Austin Butler in “Elvis” did not translate to an Oscar win, as Brendan Fraser emerged victorious on the Academy Awards night with his role in “The Whale.”
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, industry professionals are preparing for an evening that celebrates excellence in entertainment across various mediums. The Golden Globes have established themselves as a platform where talent is recognized and celebrated, setting the stage for what may lie ahead in the upcoming awards season.
