It wasn’t just in the Best Musical/Comedy that Wicked fell short, however. The film’s co-leads, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, were all over the red carpet coverage. They were involved in several jokes and bits from the stage, including host Nikki Glaser “holding space” for them as she ribbed the audience.

The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet and featuring Adrien Brody, includes a 15-minute intermission, rekindling a classic cinema tradition in US theatres.

Corbet's The Brutalist has remained one of the most anticipated film releases since its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September. Rolling Stone declared the

Brady Corbet, whose post-World War II epic The Brutalist has been racking up wins on the awards circuit since its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, won Best Director on Sunday at the Golden Globes.

Filmmaker Brady Corbet offered a heartfelt tribute to late director Jeff Baena at the 2025 Golden Globes. The late screenwriter-director, who was married to Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide on Friday. He was 47.