The Golden Globes, a prestigious event marking the beginning of Hollywood's awards season, take place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, potentially illuminating the future winners of the Academy Awards. This year, the ceremony promises to be particularly significant with records and milestones as Forbes reports that the French crime musical “Emilia Pérez” leads the nominations with a historic 10 nominations, the most for a musical or comedy film in the history of the Golden Globes. Alongside it, films like “The Brutalist” and “Anora” are also recognized, establishing a competitive atmosphere, as noted by Time.

This year’s ceremony will air live at 8 p.m. EST and can be viewed on CBS or streamed on Paramount+, where the red carpet pre-show starts at 6:00 p.m. EST. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who is expected to improve upon last year’s hosting controversy surrounding Jo Koy, she has prepared extensively, consulting ten writers and testing her material in various comedy clubs (Forbes).

The nominations bring significant representation to the forefront, particularly with Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender woman nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Film category. Her significant milestone reflects both personal achievement and progressive changes within Hollywood. Additionally, she could become the first trans performer to win a major acting award at the Globes (Time).

Actors heralding from popular films and shows include notable figures like Angelina Jolie and Adrien Brody in the drama categories, and Mikey Madison along with Jesse Eisenberg vying for wins in the comedy categories. On the television side, acclaimed series like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building also vie for recognition, highlighting the overall quality and depth of today's television landscape (Forbes).

The Globes also serve as predictors for the Oscars. Historically, they align closely—with roughly half of the Golden Globe winners going on to take home an Academy Award. However, the voting bodies differ significantly, contributing to their unpredictable relationship (Time).

As anticipation builds for the 2025 Golden Globes, viewers can expect a night of memorable moments, stellar performances, and, potentially, significant historical achievements in Hollywood.