The Golden Globes are halfway over, and we’re still full of burning questions: What stars will take most advantage of the open bar? How many “Heated Rivalry” jokes will be made? Will new CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil end the show with a monologue making it all about himself? Only time will tell, but for now, check out the night’s biggest snubs and surprises, updating live.
Surprise: Teyana Taylor wins best supporting actress over tight competition
While “Sentimental Value” star Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas was the pundit pick and Amy Madigan’s villainous turn in “Weapons” gained steam in the race, Taylor secured the Globes win for her explosive performance in “One Battle After Another.”
Snub: Best original score not shown on television
There are a zillion awards — find room for one more! The “Smartless” bit took forever… substitute this in for that!
Snub: Ryan Coogler loses to Paul Thomas Anderson in screenplay race
It’s been widely believed that Coogler would take script honors for “Sinners” and Anderson would grab the directing Globe for “One Battle After Another,” but that wasn’t the case.
Snub: No clips from films for the first hour
Give us a taste of the movies — it always makes the night feel more special! After all, the podcast nominations got clips!
Surprise: Amy Poehler takes the first-ever podcast Globe
Her podcast is very charming, but it’s wild that it began on March 18, 2025.
Surprise: The DJ bringing some heat with interstitial music.
Watching Stellan Skarsgård take the stage to Usher’s “Yeah!” was a deliriously surreal moment, along with Macaulay Culkin taking the stage to Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack.”
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