The Wildest And Weirdest Moments From The 2025 Golden Globe Awards

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards took place on January 5, and while the event started with much anticipation, it quickly turned into a series of bizarre and awkward moments. Fortunately, Nikki Glaser, the host, brought her quick wit and edgy humor to the stage, even though many technical issues overshadowed the evening.

This year’s awards show was particularly strange, primarily due to poor camera work and awkward angles that made it hard for the audience to follow the action. For instance, presenters were positioned at an angle instead of facing the audience, leading to awkward moments as they shuffled to their seats. The camera captured many unusual situations as stars ducked and scurried around, making the event seem disorganized.

A Camera Malfunction and Awkward Shots

One major criticism of the production was its camera angles. Viewers noted that the seating arrangement seemed more like a spy mission than an awards show. People backstage were visible, taking photos and looking casual in running shoes, which created an odd contrast to the glamorous nature of the event.

Seth Rogen even pointed out the strange camera positioning during a presentation. He joked, saying, "Hello. I want to start by saying this whole angled camera thing is very weird. It’s inelegant and strange." His candidness highlighted the awkwardness of the setup.

Cringe-Worthy Moments

One of the most cringeworthy moments occurred during Jacques Audiard’s acceptance speech for "Emilia Perez". He paid tribute to the film’s transgender star, Gascón, but the camera mistakenly cut to Sofia Vergara instead, who is not transgender. This mishap perfectly encapsulated the technical errors that plagued the show.

Additionally, there were other notable camera mishaps, such as cutting to Gary Oldman when Hiroyuki Sanada was announced as the winner for Best Television Male Actor for "Shogun." The reputability of the awards took a further hit when Jeremy Allen White won Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical TV Series for his role in "The Bear." This was a surprising decision, as the show is not seen as fitting in the comedic genre, and White wasn’t even present to accept the award.

Unexpected Moments on Stage

In a particularly chaotic moment, Zoe Saldana rushed the stage to collect an award for "Emilia Pérez," even though it was meant for the songwriters. Her behavior seemed desperate for attention as she grabbed the award from someone else’s hands and presented it in a wildly disorganized manner.

Vin Diesel added to the weirdness of the night by acknowledging Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson from the stage. Their long-standing feud made the moment feel out of place and overly theatrical.

Kieran Culkin also had a peculiar acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor, where he shared that he and his wife had taken tequila shots with Mario Lopez. His comment about therapy was rather off-the-cuff and sparked curiosity about how much he had indulged.

Conclusion

Despite some shining moments — most of which were due to Glaser’s hosting — the overall feeling of the night was awkward and cringeworthy. Many viewers, in light of the evening’s chaos, longed for the end credits to roll, signaling the conclusion of a night filled with wild and weird moments.

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