The Best Memes & Tweets From The 2025 Golden Globes

You may still be processing the viral moments from 2024 (there were lots!), but a new year is here, and with it, an awards season that’s sure to get people talking.

On Jan. 5, comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes, and she’s been open about the pressure of accepting such a major gig. After watching Jo Koy’s stint last year — his jokes about Barbie and Taylor Swift were poorly received — Glaser told Variety she learned “the importance of contextualizing yourself to the room as a comedian” and knowing your audience.

When asked if she’d be making any jokes about Swift, of whom she’s a fan, Glaser told Variety, “Not unless it’s a very favorable way.” While Swift wasn’t nominated this year, the comedian said the Wicked phenomenon has “Eras Tour energy.” She told the outlet, “I want to respect the fandom and not trash it, because as a Swiftie, there is no joke you can make about Taylor Swift that is OK to me.”

As can be expected, many of her jokes went viral, as did a slew of other moments throughout the evening. Here’s a recap of the best memes, tweets, and viral moments from the 2025 Golden Globes.

The Reviews Are In

Viewers were quick to praise the emcee. “Nikki Glaser devoured and left no crumbs with that opening monologue,” one fan tweeted, while another called for Glaser to be the new go-to awards show host. “Are you kidding me?! This was great,” they added.

Kylie & Timothée’s Golden Globes Return

Nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet brought girlfriend Kylie Jenner as his date. Folks had lots to say about it online, like how the couple still feels like a pleasant surprise even though it’s their second time at the awards show. Others remarked on their interactions, like one viewer who wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “The way kylie jenner looks at timothee chalamet.”

All The Co-Star Reunions

Several users joked that Kieran Culkin besting his on-screen brother Jeremy Strong in the Supporting Role category was like something out of Succession.

Elsewhere, fans celebrated Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn meeting up on the red carpet. “One thing about Kate and Kathryn is that they’re going to find each other ANYWHERE,” one viewer wrote of the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days besties.

Tom & Zendaya’s Engagement Rumors

Although Zendaya didn’t ultimately win a Golden Globe for her role in Challengers, fans speculated that she had something else to celebrate. Citing the ring on her left ring finger — which, unlike the rest of her pieces, was not Bvlgari — several viewers wondered if she and Tom Holland were wedding bound. “ARE ZENDAYA AND TOM HOLLAND ENGAGED!?!? SHE IS SHOWING OFF A RING!!!” one viewer commented on a behind-the-scenes video from inside the ceremony.

Did You Know...?

Viewers seemed to enjoy the Golden Globes’ pop-up facts for stars. “These fun facts they put in for the presenters are hilarious,” one fan wrote. “Yes, #GoldenGlobes, tell me more about Nicolas Cage’s pet crow who lives in a geodesic dome.”

“Under no other circumstances would I learn this,” wrote another.

Sofía Vergara Wants Her Win

Sofía Vergara, nominated for her turn in Griselda, lost to Jodie Foster, and she playfully made her feelings clear. “No, no!” Vergara cried from the audience, asking Foster to “give me one.” (This isn’t the first time the actors have faced off; Foster also won the Emmy for True Detective: Night Country.)

Foster was a good sport, laughing in agreement from the stage. “I know, I know,” she said before shouting out Vergara in her speech as one of the people she’s proud to be in community with.

“Sofia never fails to make me laugh, I love her,” one viewer wrote, while another imagined Vergara beefing with the Golden Globes voters backstage like that one episode of Hannah Montana.

A Passionate Conversation

Speaking of Foster, several fans wondered what she and Nicole Kidman were talking about as the women appeared to share a very focused, hands-on conversation in behind-the-scenes footage.

Some wondered if a collaboration might be in the works. “I hope they’re planning on something together! That would be beyond,” one fan wrote.