The Golden Globes returned to television screens Sunday night, delivering what many viewers and attendees alike found to be an exhausting three-hour broadcast that left stars visibly fatigued in their seats.
The annual awards show, which recognizes achievements in film and television, proceeded with its traditional format despite apparent weariness among Hollywood’s biggest names.
Cameras captured numerous celebrities displaying expressions of indifference throughout the lengthy evening.
Comedian Nikki Glaser served as host for the ceremony broadcast on CBS.
Her opening monologue featured sharp commentary aimed at various industry figures, including a joke referencing Jeffrey Epstein that generated significant audience reaction.
“There are so many A-listers here,” Glaser stated during her remarks.
“And by A-list I do mean ‘A list that has been heavily redacted.’”
The host also directed humor toward Leonardo DiCaprio regarding his dating history.
After making an initial joke about the actor, Glaser appeared to walk back her comment.
“I’m sorry I made that joke,” she said. “It was so cheap. But we don’t know anything else about you, man!”
Following the opening segment, the awards presentations commenced with television categories leading the way.
Jean Smart from “Hacks” took home a trophy, as did Noah Wyle for “The Pitt” and Owen Cooper for “Adolescence.”
The series “The Studio” and “The Pitt” both secured wins in their respective categories.
Many of these victors have received recognition at previous ceremonies throughout the current awards season.
Musical selections played throughout the broadcast included “Shake Your Groove Thing,” “APT,” and Outkast’s “So Fresh, So Clean.” These tracks accompanied presenters as they walked onto the stage.
In the film categories, “One Battle After Another,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, emerged as a dominant force early in the evening.
The production secured the supporting actress award for Teyana Taylor, along with the screenplay prize.
The movie continued its winning streak by claiming best motion picture in the musical or comedy category, as well as the director award for Anderson.
This performance positions the film favorably heading into future awards ceremonies.
The drama picture category went to “Hamnet,” though industry observers suggest its prospects for additional recognition remain uncertain.
The film competed against other contenders in what proved to be one of several major categories of the night.
Timothée Chalamet captured the best actor award in the motion picture musical or comedy category for his role in “Marty Supreme.”
He competed against Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” George Clooney for “Jay Kelly,” and Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners.”
Jessie Buckley won best actress in the drama category for her performance as a grieving mother in “Hamnet.”
She competed against Rose Byrne, who starred in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”
When “Hamnet” was announced as the winner for best drama, the production team played the song “Celebration” as the filmmakers approached the stage to accept their award.
The broadcast incorporated commentary from Variety’s Marc Malkin and ET’s Kevin Frazier between award presentations and during winner walks to the stage.
The two entertainment journalists provided additional perspective throughout the telecast.
The Golden Globes represent just one stop on the extended awards season calendar.
Upcoming ceremonies include the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the British Academy Film Awards and the Academy Awards.
The lengthy awards circuit has drawn attention for its duration, with winners appearing at multiple ceremonies over several months.
Many recipients have now collected trophies at various events recognizing the same work.
CBS broadcast the ceremony, which ran for more than three hours from start to finish.
The network has aired the Golden Globes in recent years after the show moved from its previous home.
The Golden Globes have historically been known for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to other major awards shows.
This year’s ceremony maintained the traditional format while featuring contemporary musical accompaniment throughout.
