Last night in Beverly Hills, the 82nd Golden Globes took place, kicking off the 2025 award season.
It was an incredible night – Demi Moore won her first Golden Globe for her role in The Substance, Zendaya sparked engagement rumours on the red carpet and Bristolian icons Wallace and Gromit even got to attend.
But fans were stunned to see Wicked take home just one award on the night, despite the film receiving excessive success and praise.
The film, which is an adaptation of the hit Broadway production Wicked, was nominated for four of the biggest awards of the night, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, whilst Ariana Grande who plays Galinda, was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
Emilia Pérez, a musical drama about a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes gender-affirming surgery to escape her criminal past, won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Whilst Demi Moore won Best Performance by a Female Actor and Zoe Saldaña, won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
Many were shocked by Erivo and Grande’s snub after the film made over $680 million (£542.2 million) and generated significant buzz.
The Golden Globes are considered by some to be an indicator of who will win at the Oscars, and if this proves true for 2025, previous predictions of a Wicked sweep could be in doubt.
But the musical didn’t leave empty handed, winning Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. To be eligible for this category, a film must have grossed $150 million with at least $100 million grossed in the United States, or have garnered “commensurate digital streaming viewership recognised by trusted industry sources.”
Critics have suggested Wicked might face a similar fate as Barbie this awards season, which saw Greta Gerwig’s hit take home only the Box Office Achievement, despite being heavily nominated.
During his acceptance of the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, Wicked director Jon M. Chu said: “This is for you, the fans out there, who came to the movie theatres, brought your friends and family, we saw your videos, your singalongs, your make-up, hair products, bakery items,” he said.
“It shows us how important making this stuff is, in a time when pessimism and cynicism rule the planet, that we can still make art that is a radical act of optimism.”