Whereas the Hollywood International Press Affiliation has made strides with regards to acknowledgement of various storytelling at their annual glitzy awards present, the 2025 Golden Globes nonetheless wasn’t sufficient for a few of our favourite Black stars to stroll manner with the win.
The 82nd annual present happened on Sunday, Jan. 5 and noticed a myriad of winners—however sadly among the anticipated stars and exhibits went with out successful the distinguished honor. And in the event you didn’t watch the ceremony, don’t fear—we’ve acquired you lined. Learn on to see among the greatest snubs of the night time.
Ayo Edebiri and Quinta Brunson
Although “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri and “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson might have shocked on the purple carpet with their fabulous fashions, audiences at house had been shocked when each ladies misplaced to Jean Sensible for her position in “Hacks” within the class of Finest Efficiency by a Feminine Actor in a Tv Sequence: Musical or Comedy. Brunson and Edebiri went on to lose for a second time when “Hacks” took house the award for Finest Tv Sequence: Musical or Comedy in a while within the night.
Cynthia Erivo & Zendaya
One other duo that had audiences holding house for his or her respective performances in “Depraved” and “Challengers,” respectively, was Cynthia Erivo and Zendaya. Nonetheless, they each left the annual present with out these coveted gold statuettes due to Demi Moore successful within the class of Finest Efficiency by a Feminine Actor in a Movement Image: Musical or Comedy for her position in “The Substance.” Erivo would, nonetheless, go on to win with the remainder of “Depraved” forged for Finest Cinematic and Field Workplace Achievement.
Denzel Washington
Although many thought veteran actor Denzel Washington’s position in “Gladiator II” was greater than awards-worthy, it sadly didn’t clinch the win for Finest Efficiency by an Actor in a Supporting Position in any Movement Image. That honor, as an alternative, went to Kieran Culkin for his position in “A Actual Ache.”
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx’s Netflix particular “What Had Occurred Was…” might have tugged on the hearts of viewers, it didn’t sway the voters of the HFPA sufficient to offer him a win for Finest Efficiency in Stand-Up Comedy on Tv. Ali Wong and her particular “Single Girl” took that house that award.
Colman Domingo
Very like the aforementioned Washington, Colman Domingo has been a constant identify within the awards circuit for his efficiency in “Sing Sing.” However regardless of that and his earlier Gotham Awards win again in Dec. 2024 (which normally signify later main wins)— Domingo didn’t take house the gold for Finest Efficiency by a Male Actor in a Movement Image: Drama. That honor was as an alternative given to Adrien Brody for his position in “The Brutalist.”