Well, well, well, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards were more than just a glamorous evening of gold statues and tuxedos; they were an explosion of memes waiting to happen.
Who scored the ultimate victory by taking home a coveted Globe? And who walked away with the meme gold?
It’s time to round up the real winners of the night: the ones whose names will be remembered… and the ones whose memes will haunt us all week long.
1. Best Motion Picture Drama – The Brutalist
Winner: The Brutalist*
When The Brutalist won Best Motion Picture – Drama, we all had to Google “Brutalist architecture” to understand what exactly we’d just witnessed.
Was it a film about architectural styles? Was it about a man who builds his life around… brutality?
Either way, it’s an art house favorite now, and everyone who hasn’t seen it is now pretending they’ve totally understood it.
But here’s the thing: it’s got Adrien Brody in a performance so brooding, even the rain would stop to ask for an umbrella.
Best Meme Status: “The Brutalist: Still not sure what happened, but it was definitely deep.”
2. Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Emilia Pérez
Winner: Emilia Pérez*
Who knew a musical comedy could get this good? Emilia Pérez took home the win and the internet’s heart with its mix of slapstick, drama, and surprisingly intricate choreography.
The crowd wasn’t sure whether to laugh, cry, or, you know, dance. The film’s runaway success made Emilia Pérez the talk of every dinner party, proving that musicals still have the mood-lifting power we all need.
Best Meme Status: “Emilia Pérez: That moment when you’re torn between dancing in the aisles and Googling all the dance moves for later.”
3. Best Motion Picture Animated – Flow
Winner: Flow*
When Flow won Best Animated Motion Picture, we were all reminded that animated films have officially surpassed our attention span (and our life goals).
Whether you were charmed by the animated dolphins or left questioning your existence after the deep ocean metaphors, one thing was clear: Flow is now the film that makes you rethink your ocean view vacation plans.
Best Meme Status: “Watching Flow and suddenly remembering you don’t actually know anything about ocean currents.”
4. Best Motion Picture Non-English Language – Emilia Pérez
Winner: Emilia Pérez*
Surprise, surprise, Emilia Pérez did it again—this time taking home the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language.
This is the kind of film that crosses language barriers and still makes you want to get up and dance (or at least lip-sync to every number in the car).
The only thing more universal than the music? The dance moves. Everyone is going to be trying that one move at their next wedding reception.
Best Meme Status: “Emilia Pérez: No words needed—just a lot of awkward dancing.”
5. Best Television Series Musical or Comedy – Hacks
Winner: Hacks*
When Hacks won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, we all cheered… until we remembered that Jean Smart’s cutting one-liners were just too real.
If you haven’t seen it, get ready for a masterclass in comedy and sharp, razor-wit. And yes, we’re still recovering from the show’s quick and devastating burns.
Bravo to Hacks, for taking home the Globe—and keeping us laughing while questioning our life choices.
Best Meme Status: “Hacks: When you laugh so hard, you forget to cry about the emotional devastation.”
6. Best Television Series Drama – Shogun
Winner: Shōgun*
This historical epic not only won Best Television Series – Drama but also made everyone want to be a samurai for exactly 48 hours.
From its beautifully crafted visuals to the intense political drama that keeps you glued to the screen, Shōgun cemented its place in television history as the series that you definitely want to watch while pretending you understand everything about feudal Japan.
Best Meme Status: “Shōgun is a drama… but so much more confusing than your last family reunion.”
7. Best Original Score Motion Picture – Challengers
Winner: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers*
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took home Best Original Score for Challengers, and as expected, it was haunting, atmospheric, and perfect for that “I’m thinking deeply about my life” vibe.
Their score had just the right amount of weirdly beautiful that it almost felt like you were about to be thrown into a suspense thriller… even if you were just watching a rom-com.
Best Meme Status: “When Trent and Atticus write a score so good, you’re both stressed and chill at the same time.”
8. Cinematic and Box Office Achievement – Wicked
Winner: Wicked*
After years of anticipation, Wicked finally took home the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement—and we definitely believe in its magic.
From Broadway to the big screen, Wicked is the theatrical juggernaut that continues to defy gravity in both popularity and cultural impact.
So, grab your broomsticks, because this movie’s going to keep defying expectations.
Best Meme Status: “Wicked: That one musical where you still can’t figure out why you’re singing ‘Defying Gravity’ in the grocery store.”
9. Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy – Jeremy Allen White
Winner: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear*
The Bear had us all feeling like we could actually become a chef—until we realized that we can’t even boil pasta without creating a small fire.
Jeremy Allen White’s performance was so authentic that we forgot we weren’t actually in a restaurant, and suddenly, we were questioning whether we should quit our day jobs to start flipping burgers.
Yes, Jeremy, you made us all hungry for both good food and good drama.
Best Meme Status: “The Bear made me question my life choices… and my meal choices.”
10. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy – Jean Smart
Winner: Jean Smart, Hacks*
Jean Smart brought all the sass and wit in Hacks with her portrayal of an aging comedy legend, and guess what? She won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
But she didn’t win the Golden Globe for most savage one-liners, even though we all know she’s a serious contender. We can’t stop talking about how effortlessly she throws shade while delivering the laughs.
Best Meme Status: “Jean Smart in Hacks: That friend who says exactly what everyone is thinking… and makes it sound 100% more brutal.”
11. Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Sebastian Stan
Winner: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man*
Sebastian Stan got to show us a side we didn’t know he had in A Different Man, and let’s just say that “charming” isn’t the first word that comes to mind.
His role was an absolute game-changer, and, yes, the internet has already turned his transformation into a meme. Who knew we could love a dramatic Sebastian Stan this much?
Best Meme Status: “Sebastian Stan in A Different Man: I knew I had feelings, but not like this.”
12. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Demi Moore
Winner: Demi Moore, The Substance*
Demi Moore reminded us all why we love her so much in The Substance. Her role was a combination of both deep, dramatic complexity and, well, the best dry humor we’ve seen in ages.
It’s no wonder she took home the statue for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Best Meme Status: “Demi Moore in The Substance: The queen of holding it together… just barely.”
13. Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama – Adrien Brody
Winner: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist*
Adrien Brody took home the Globe for his performance in The Brutalist, and we all wondered if we could pull off his distinctively brooding energy in our everyday lives.
Spoiler alert: We definitely cannot. But his performance was intense, compelling, and left us questioning everything we knew about both architecture and life choices.
Best Meme Status: “Adrien Brody’s The Brutalist performance: The reason why I’ll never look at a building the same way again.”
14. Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Drama – Fernanda Torres
Winner: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here*
Fernanda Torres won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her heart-wrenching portrayal of a woman grappling with the weight of the past.
You could feel her pain and triumph in every scene, and let’s just say she made us all emotionally wrecked by the end of it. Bravo, Fernanda, you deserve every tear-soaked standing ovation.
Best Meme Status: “Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here: The emotional rollercoaster that we never got off of.”